Following the recent launch of its TS34 dye sublimation printer, Mimaki has added the world’s fastest sublimation inkjet printer along with a new ink to its product. Designed to enhance productivity for the textile, apparel and soft signage markets, the Mimaki TS500-1800 printer and the new Sb300 sublimation ink are expected to be released in April 2012. The company is excited to bring to market the world’s fastest dye sublimation printer, capable of printing at 150 sq m/hour on transfer paper.
This printer is ideal for production of textile apparel and soft signage, both of which are seeing growth in run lengths appropriate for digital printing. It is expected that TS500-1800 will enable manufacturers of apparel and soft signage to capitalise on the growing demand for shorter runs and customised or even personalised products in these two burgeoning digital markets. The new ink delivers brilliant colour, and using RasterLink 6, printer operators can easily convert special colours to specific Pantone references to ensure colour integrity.
