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Brother DTG Releases Updated GTXpro B

Brother DTG, a division of Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., recently released a new version of its GTXpro B, a direct-to-garment (DTG) printer specifically designed for high-volume shops.This new version, GTXpro, replaces the bulk ink system with smaller pouches, making it ideal for small to medium shops doing under 1,500 prints a month, according to the company.This latest model offers the ability to do prints at speeds of up to 40 dark garments and 55 light garments an hour on ...

Ricoh Printing Unveils RICOH Ri 2000

Ricoh Printing Systems America Inc., Tustin, Calif., recently announced the release of its newest industrial direct-to-garment (DTG) printer, the dual-carriage RICOH Ri 2000.The RICOH Ri 2000 delivers ultra-fast print speeds and is designed to meet the needs of the modern custom apparel market, the RICOH Ri 2000 delivers high-performance industrial print capability at a lower price point than its competitors, according to the company.“The RICOH Ri 2000 represents Ricoh’s continued commitment to serve as a strategic partner to our customers ...

Epson Debuts New Compact SureColor F170 Dye-Sublimation Printer

Epson, Los Alamitos, Calif., launched the the SureColor F170, an 8.5-inch wide desktop dye-sublimation printer.Designed to deliver fast, reliable dye-sublimation printing right out of the box, the new printer is ideal for home or small businesses and start-ups looking to expand their product offering into the gifting and promo goods sector, according to the company.“Americans are starting new businesses and shifting their product offerings at the fastest rate in more than a decade,” says Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional ...

Shaw PPC Design Adds Durst P5 350 to Lineup

Shaw PPC Design, Michigan, announced the addition of the Durst P5 350 to bolster its graphic print offering.The Durst P5 350 is an all-in-one hybrid large format UV LED inkjet press that prints both rigid and roll materials up to 138-inches wide all with 1200 dpi output. The P5 350 has been recognized by the industry, including the 2019 European Digital Press Association Award, according to the company.“We wanted the ability to do higher resolution graphics at much faster speeds,” ...

Wilcom Partners for Embroidery Solution in China Market

Wilcom Intl., recently announced a partnership with China-based tech giant Beijing Dahao Technology Corp. Ltd. to create an embroidery solution for the China market.The joint venture, Wilcom Dahao (Beijing) Software Technology Co. Ltd., amalgamates two market leaders, according to the companies.A special edition of Wilcom’s EmbroideryStudio e4.3 Digitizing will be showcased at Shanghai CISMA 2019 in the Dahao booth and will include support for Dahao’s new file format and machine controller. A new multi-sequin solution also will be displayed.EmbroideryStudio e4.3 ...

GSG Creates Pink M&R Kruzer for Fundraiser

GSG, Dallas, has commissioned a special-edition M&R Kruzer manual screen-printing press in pink to be sold, with all benefits going to Be The Match, an organization that helps patients find life-saving marrow donors.GSG launched its fundraising campaign in September with the creation of a Siser EasyWeed heat-transfer vinyl in a custom pink color called “Payton Pink” in honor of GSG President Mark Granberry’s granddaughter. She was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA) at age 12 and received a successful bone-marrow ...

Vastex Debuts New Screen-Printing Prepress System

Vastex Intl., Bethlehem, Pa., has introduced a prepress system for screen-printing shops comprised of performance-matched components that significantly reduce prepress time and increase registration accuracy, according to the company.The package includes a washout booth to clean, inspect and develop screens; a semi-automatic screen coater to precisely apply emulsion; a drying cabinet to cure the emulsion; an LED exposing unit to expose the emulsion; and a pin registration system to preregister screens as well as accurately register screens onto the press.The ...

M&R Launches New Cobra Automatic Screen-Printing Press

M&R Printing Equipment, Roselle, Ill., recently announced the release of the new Cobra automatic screen-printing press.According to the company, the Cobra, with production speeds of up to 80 dozen per hour, sets a new standard in high-volume screen-printing production. Along with offering features such as a flat indexing system, spider arm design, a slimline pallet-levelling system, and new front and rear off-contact micro adjustments, the Cobra is digital ready and supports the DS-4000 Digital Squeegee in select models.“In a year ...

WildSide Offers Free March Shipping

WildSide, San Fernando, Calif., is offering $10 ground shipping on any size stock transfer purchase throughout March.The stock-transfer designs feature patriotic celebrations, outdoor and travel themes in all kinds of art styles for the upcoming summer season.The month-long discount applies to stock transfers only and excludes custom orders, blank apparel, heat presses, transfer paper and accessories.

Azon Matrix R Industrial Platform Adds Ricoh Gen5 Print Heads

Azonprinter, Zagreb, Croatia, now offers the Azon Matrix R platform that features Ricoh Gen5 print heads.The Azon Matrix R platform can print on substrates up to 9.84-inches in height and is capable of handling heavy materials for indoor, outdoor and industrial applications. The series can print directly onto any type of material, such as ABS, polycarbonate, TPU, PVC, wood, stone, glass, canvas, ceramic and aluminum. Additionally, it covers ADA and Braille 3-D printing, as well as printing on cylindrical objects.The ...