Along with the launch of its new Q1•T DTF printer, Impression Technology Australia will exhibit its range of DTG Digital & PPS Innovations-brand At FESPA Berlin, next month, DTG/DTF hybrid printers and equipment will be available.
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, such as the DTF Kit, The T-Fold, and the Pre-T machine will all be featured at FESPA.
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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 businesses want to improve their production and address a wider range print applications. To expand their printing services, they need to have easy-to-use printing systems that deliver high production speeds and are easy for them 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 makes it possible to decorate both synthetic and natural materials, 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.”
The FESPA Expo will feature products:
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 is capable to produce 50 dark garments an hour and up 75 light garments. In production mode, the Q2 model can produce as many as 100 dark garments an hour and as many light shirts. Both models are suitable for industrial printing on Tshirts, apparel, sportswear, outdoor wear, and 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 that can be used for indirect fabric decoration. The transfer is printed onto translucent PET film rolls before being passed through an inline powder glue station. The in-line system can print, polymerise and cure the ink layer before it is ready for heat transfer application onto a wide variety of natural and synthetic fabrics including cottons. 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 embellish synthetic fabrics, including sportswear and outdoor wear. It also allows you to create intricate surfaces such as caps and bags that can have curves or flaps which make direct printing difficult. The DTF Kit includes a heat-controlled modular platen that reduces ink bleed when film printing is done, printable transfer sheets, TPU powder glue which can be applied via a shaker, and a PPS melt box to cure the ink layer. Powder glue is 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 can be used to reduce static buildup on the printable film. It allows for precise glue to ink adhesion as well as flexibility for different fabric types. The PPS Melt Cure Box is heat- and timer-controlled and can cure 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/Folding and assisted bagging Tees (PPS Innovations)
The T–Fold is a benchtop, all-electrically driven T shirt folding and assisted bagging machine. It’s designed for DTG sectors and automates T-Shirt and garment folding. The T-Fold folds the shirt in just four seconds. It can also be used to bagg the shirt, which can produce 350 to 550 shirts an hour depending on the chosen fold cycle.
All electric, the T-Fold can run directly from any standard wall plug without the need for compressed air. The T-Fold can be carried, but it is built to industrial quality specifications.
PRE-T Machine / Pre- treat garments for digital printing (PPS innovations)
The Pre-T can be used to pre-treat small or large quantities of garments before digital printing. The new PRE-T Machine was designed with current DTG operators and is designed to meet the demanding equipment requirements of garment decoration businesses. The PRE-T Machine is made from metal and coated with ACF-50 Anti-corrosion Film for durability. Unique spray nozzle technology delivers precise surface coating without clogging. With an integrated semi-automated cleaning feature, the PRE-T is easy to clean. For operator safety, the unit completely encapsulates the shirt during pre-treatment and does not leave any misting in the print area. It is easy to set the desired amount of pretreatment, load the garment and it’s ready for operation.
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 produces and develops industrial digital printing products that are used in the textile printing and decoration sector. The company’s subsidiaries include PPS Innovations (and 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.
https://www.impressiontechnology.com