Come rain or shine, nothing can stop another super-wide installation as we introduce our new dye-sublimation machine, The EFI FabriVu 340i+. The rain in Bacup didn’t let up all day, which made for interesting transportation from the lorry to its installation site.
The EFI™ VUTEk® FabriVU® 340i+ enables us to hit tight turnaround times. It has an outdoor print mode of up to 480m2 per hour, a production mode that reaches up to 248 m2 per hour, and a top-quality backlit print mode that prints up to 166 m2 per hour.
We are so impressed with the ink recovery system that means that up to 95% of ink lost during purging can be saved. Almost no ink goes down the drain.
On the subject of ink, the printer's medium-viscosity inks contain higher concentrations of dye and less water per litre, making them easier to dry. Ink usage is up to 30% less than that of competitive units.
Recently, we also made an exciting addition to our dye-sublimation department in September. After acquiring an Agfa Avinci CX3200machine, we were so impressed with its performance that we decided to invest in another one! Agfa’s dedicated dye-sublimation roll-to-roll printer allows us to produce vibrant, high-quality prints on polyester-based fabrics up to 3.2 meters wide. This capability supports a wide range of applications, including indoor and outdoor soft signage as well as interior decoration.
The Avinci printer is highly reliable and user-friendly, capable of printing directly onto fabrics or onto transfer paper. It also features an offline calender unit to ensure perfect fixation of prints.
Dye-sublimation printing has several advantages over other printing methods, including:
● High-quality images: Dye-sublimation printing produces images with exceptional colour vibrancy and clarity.
● Durability: The dye-sublimation process creates long-lasting, fade-resistant images that can withstand exposure to sunlight and other environmental factors.
● Versatility: Dye-sublimation printing can be used on a wide range of substrates, including textiles and banners.
● Eco-friendliness: Dye-sublimation printing is an eco-friendly method that produces minimal waste and is free from harmful chemicals.