Mimaki, a number one model of business digital printers, chopping plotters and 3D printers, introduced that its first DTF (Direct-to-Movie) printer, the TxF150-75, has exceeded 300 items bought within the EMEA area. The excessive gross sales figures achieved within the UK, France, Italy, Iberia and the DACH area (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) reveal each the speedy and widespread adoption of the TxF150-75 and the rising recognition of the DTF printing technique.
The TxF150-75, introduced at Mimaki’s World Innovation Days occasion in February 2023, affords an answer to widespread DTF issues reminiscent of poor ink ejection and white ink clogging due to its built-in circulation system and degassed ink pack. Alongside different Mimaki Core Applied sciences such because the Nozzle Management Unit (NCU) and Nozzle Restoration System (NRS), the TxF150-75 fills the hole out there for a steady, dependable DTF resolution by offering an environment friendly printing course of with minimal intervention wants.
An vital milestone in DTF printing has been reached
Mimaki Europe Basic Gross sales Supervisor Arjen Evertse mentioned it was a big milestone for the TxF150 to achieve over 300 orders. He disclosed: “Now we have seen the impression DTF is having available on the market lately and needed to supply an answer that excelled in usability, reliability, and high quality. The Tx150-75 supplies all of those advantages, however its recognition can also be as a result of its suitability for these introducing DTF expertise to their manufacturing capabilities or those that have already got an in-house enterprise producing smaller run jobs.”
Evertse reminded that they introduced the TxF300-75 mannequin in August final yr, which has the identical options as the primary DTF mannequin however tripled the utmost printing velocity, explaining that this technique, receiving greater than 100 orders up to now, has additionally attracted nice curiosity out there with its excessive quantity printing capability.
Evertse evaluated the demand for DTF merchandise in Mimaki portfolio as ‘unbelievable’ and continued his phrases as follows: “We’re assured that adoption of those applied sciences will solely speed up from right here, and we stay up for supporting our clients and the market because it transitions to trusted, dependable DTF options.”
DTF printing presents new alternatives
Direct-to-film printing could make a huge effect on the garment trade as a result of its versatility to print on a wide range of supplies and quick lead occasions in comparison with different printing processes. Mimaki’s dedication to innovation, collaboration and sustainability contributed to the event and adoption of this new DTF expertise.
Each 80 cm huge Mimaki DTF fashions are 20 cm wider than the trade commonplace. This additional 80 cm width is paired with the Adkins post-press powder shaker treatment system, permitting customers to have an entire DTF resolution that may print bigger clothes with much less waste and sooner manufacturing occasions. Mimaki’s water-based pigment ink sequence PHT50 is utilized in these options, enabling a cheaper course of. As of March 2023, these inks, which have acquired OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification, present benefits to their customers by assembly Mimaki’s sustainability commitments, security and environmental requirements.