Epson’s SureColor SC-2260 Series Direct-to-Garment Inkjet Print System has won the Good Design Award. This award is given to products that enrich and improve people’s lives.
These garment printers allow you to directly print on t-shirts or other clothing. Epson claims that the compact design makes these printers easier to install and expand.
Epson also improved the productivity of its operating unit by changing the design. Epson hopes the product will contribute to digitalisation in the textile printing industry.
Epson has redesigned the previous garment printer based on feedback from users. The unit was made smaller and the installation space compact. The SC-F2260 has become the standard model for the series of garment printers.
The judges said that the “high performance and roundness give a sense of intelligence combined with the beautifully arranged details to produce an attractive appearance”. They said that as the controls, movable parts, and top transparent cover are uniformly black on a white-tone background, “this fully expresses a brand identity rooted in usability and gives the impression of reliability and advanced technology over the entire series. In addition, we also appreciated that the software is provided with well-organised graphics that are easy to use, with no PC knowledge required”.
According to Epson, the SC-F2260, the third generation of the printer, combines a “proven” production platform with upgraded componentry, enhanced ergonomics and new ink. The printer features a PrecisionCore Printhead that’s 33 percent bigger for faster performance. It comes with Garment Creator 2 upgraded software, which offers more user functionality and, according to Epson, enables a more efficient output.
There have been many refinements made to the case that make it easier to install and operate. The case features a “more ergonomic” design with a squarer side, a flat top, transparent plate cover and integrated interior lighting. There is an enlarged 4.3” touch panel display, and a cleaner loading bay with repositioned controls. The printer has automatic fine-head-height adjustments and a simpler macro head-height setting. This allows for maximum quality, maximum speed, and minimal hassle.
Upgraded inks are also included with the new model. Epson claims that UltraChrome DG2 is designed to work with a larger range of fabrics, and has better colour and reduced bleeding. The new inks are compatible with DTF workflows.
The SC-F2260 has a number features that reduce waste and costs. It uses 800 ml ink pouches that are 33 per cent larger, and incorporate “a lot less” plastic than the cartridges used by the previous model. It has also been dispensed of a fan to make it quieter and without having to replace filters regularly.