Along with the launch of its new Q1•T DTF printer, Impression Technology Australia will exhibit its range of DTG Digital & PPS Innovations-brand Direct to garment hybrid DTG/DTF printing equipment and printers at FESPA Berlin next year.
The Q1•T Series Direct-to-Film Transfer Printer, an industrial grade dedicated roll-to-roll transfer system for mass production of transfers for the apparel and product decoration sector, is being launched at FESPA. PPS Innovations ancillary equipment will also be on display, including the newly launched DTF Kit and T-Fold machines.
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“Both Impression Technology Australia and Pigment.Inc Europe have worked tirelessly to develop and deliver to industry what we believe are truly innovative equipment choices for the garment decoration sector,” said Impression Technology Australia CEO Steve Richardson.
“We work closely with our global distributors to understand what the end user is looking for in equipment performance. Garment decoration companies are seeking to improve their production processes and tackle a wider range of print applications. They want printing systems that are simple to use, quick to produce and easy to maintain.
“The Q1 and Q2 Hybrid Series printers are designed to meet this demand with truly versatile DTG and DTF printing capability packed into an industrial build quality that delivers on print speed, reduced maintenance and true print versatility from one printing device. The Q1-Q2 Hybrid Series lets users decorate natural and synthetic material, including T-Shirts, caps, bags and leather goods. The Q Hybrid Series is able to print DTG and DTF at the touch of a button.
“The Q Hybrid Series DTG/DTF printers will impress and surpass the requirements of the most seasoned professional garment decorators and we are excited to showcase our garment print solutions at the upcoming FESPA event in Berlin. Also on display will be our prototype Q1•T Series dedicated roll-to-roll DTF transfer printer. The Q1•T Series is designed for 24/7 operation and perfect for any garment decorator looking to expand and simplify the entire transfer printing process. We look forward to showcasing our solution at the trade show.”
Products displayed at the FESPA Exposition:
Q1 Q2 Hybrid Series Printers/ DTG/DTF hybrid (DTG Digital).
There are two Q Hybrid Series models available: the Q1 or Q2. The Q Hybrid Series DTG/DTF is the first to incorporate transfer printing through proprietary reverse firmware. This creates a hybrid industrial process that allows seamless transfer and direct prints to be produced on one printing platform. The Q1 can produce up to 50 dark and 75 light garments per hour. The Q2 model is capable of producing up to 100 dark garments and 150 light shirts per hour in production mode. Both models can be used for industrial printing on T-Shirts, apparel and sportswear as well as other fabric products. The Q Hybrid Series Printers provide the garment decoration industry with the flexibility, efficiency, and versatility needed to quickly scale up production.
Q1•T Series Printer / roll-to-roll transfer (DTG Digital)
DTF roll-to–roll transfer printing system to create indirect fabric decoration. It prints transfers onto transparent PET film rolls, before passing through an inline powder glue unit and curing unit. In-line printing, polymerises, and cures the glue layer. This allows for heat transfer onto a wide range of synthetic and natural fabrics, including cottons, polyesters, poly-cotton blends. The Q1•T Series Printer simplifies the transfer printing process while simultaneously boosting production capacity and application versatility The dimensions of the Q1-T Series measures 1330mm(W) x 1250mm(H) x 2100(L)mm – assembled and 770mm (W) x 1080mm (H) x 1610 (L)mm – unassembled and fits through a standard doorway.
DTF Kit / Transfer kit (PPS Innovations)
DTF Kit was created for existing DTG users, including Brother, Epson, and Brother. It allows them to print DTF transfers using their existing DTG printer setup. Indirect transfer printing offers a unique opportunity to decorate synthetic fabrics, including sportswear and outdoor wear. It also allows you to embellish hard surfaces such as caps and bags that can have curves or flaps, making direct printing impossible. The DTF Kit contains a modular heat controlled platen to reduce ink bleeding during film printing, printable transfers sheets, a TPU glue for application via shaker, and PPS Melt Boxes to cure both the ink and powder glue ready to heat transfer onto garments. The heat-controlled plates stabilize the ink while printing, reducing colour bleeding on the film. This results in a better image and higher quality transfer. TPU powder glue has been optimized to reduce static on printable film. This ensures glue to ink adhesion is accurate and fabric types are flexible for transfer decoration. The PPS Melt Cure Box is heat-adjustable and timer controlled unit that cures both the glue and printed film before pressing. DTG users can also avail of Kodak’s DTF specific ink-set as an option.
T-Fold machine / Helpful folding and bagging of Tees (PPS innovation)
The T-Fold, a bench-top all-electric driven T-Shirt folding/assist bagging machine for the DTG sector, automates the folding and bagging of T-Shirts. The T-Fold folds in four seconds and presents the shirt ready to bagging. This equates to between 350 to 550 shirts per an hour for one operator depending on the folded cycle.
All electric, the T-Fold can run directly from any standard wall plug without the need for compressed air. The T-Fold is lightweight, yet it’s built to industrial standards.
PRE-T Machine / Pre- treat garments for digital printing (PPS innovations)
The Pre-T Machine is designed to efficiently and safely pre-treat small and large quantities of garments for digital printing. The PRE-T Machine is designed to be used by current DTG workers and can handle the heavy equipment demands of garment decoration companies. For long-lasting durability, the PRE-T machine is made of metal and coated in ACF-50 anticorrosion film. Unique spray nozzle technology delivers precise surface coating without clogging. The PRE-T can be easily cleaned and maintained with an integrated semiautomated cleaning function. Pre-treating is done in complete protection. The unit does not mist the printer room with pre-treat. The unit is ready to use when the user has set the pre-treat amount and loaded the garment.
FESPA is Europe’s largest exhibition for digital, wide format, and screen printing technology. It takes place at Messe Berlin, Germany, 31 May – 3 June 2022. Attendees and distributors can visit Impression Technology at the Pigment.Inc EU Subsidiary stand number 27-B30 Demonstrations and information about the product.
Impression Technology Australia manufactures digital printing products for textile and production decoration. Its subsidiary brands are PPS Innovations, DTG Digital. The company’s corporate head office, research and development is located in Sydney, Australia and state-of-the-art manufacturing and service centres in Singapore, Netherlands and Malaysia.
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