Ricoh launches two new direct to garment printers

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Ricoh is continuing to drive the opportunities and flexibility of its customers through the launch of two new Ricoh Ri 3000 and Ri 6000 direct to garment printers.

The productive Ri 3000 and Ri 6000 systems enable printers to have more flexible, cost effective and dynamic customer offerings by providing high quality digital printing in the garment segment.

The Ricoh DTG printers are ideal for promotional printing on items like t-shirts, cloth bags, hoodies, sweatshirts and socks. They can print on a wide range of materials ranging from 100% cotton and 100% light polyester to mixed (polyester) garments up to 50-50 blends.

Tim Carter, commercial print sales director, Ricoh UK, said: ‘Our new Ri direct to garment printers offer customers the ability to simplify and shorten their production process compared to traditional analogue screen printing or other methods.

‘The models offer the benefit of digitally printing low volume, personalised short run jobs, as well as production volume longer run jobs. We are able to achieve outstanding image quality on both light and dark garments without any limitation on half tones, detailed designs or photographs. These systems deliver colourfast, machine washable prints that last and can stretch without cracking. The new eco friendly Ricoh garment inks give designs a soft touch and vibrant colours.’

Both systems incorporate Ricoh piezoelectric printhead technology. These industrial grade printheads have a robust stainless steel architecture which delivers high levels of durability and longevity. The AnaRIP software provides total control of print settings and expected ink costs.

The systems also include user friendly maintenance features such as an automatic ink circulation system for white channels which improves ink flow and increases performance. Print workflows are easily managed too, with a new seven inch, touch enabled operation panel.