Mimaki Europe unveils two new direct-to-textile printers, the Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B.
The Tx330 Series offers extensive textile printing capabilities, able to print on a variety of materials with minimal wastewater. Photo: Mimaki Europe.
In contrast to conventional textile printing processes that require pre- and post-processing equipment. The Tx330-1800 allows for seamless printing on both fabric and paper in one machine, ideal when producing textile signage and interior fabrics. Meanwhile, the Tx330-1800B uses a space-saving belt conveyor to stably print on stretchy, thick, and thin fabrics commonly used for apparel, ideal for the production of short-run and varied apparel in small spaces, such as offices, schools, and retail stores.
Growth of on demand production
Arjen Evertse, General Manager Sales EMEA at Mimaki Europe, comments, “Looking at today’s textile market, we anticipate that the demand for textile products produced on-demand and locally will continue to grow. So, with that in mind, we released two products which are easy-to-use, versatile and sustainable, for those printers looking to incorporate textile printing capabilities within a small space, without compromising on capabilities and quality.
“The ink versatility aspect of these printers tackles the important concern of industrial water pollution, of which traditional textile dyeing alone contributes around 20% to. Utilising textile pigment and dye sublimation processes, Mimaki’s latest printing solutions remove the need for the large amounts of water typically required in post-processing, creating a much more resource efficient process with almost no water used at all—while also significantly reducing energy consumption.”
The Tx330-1800 series utilises Mimaki’s “330 Engine”, providing the same sharp details, smooth colouring and accurate colour printing as other entries in the 330 Series due to smooth gradation expression and high-density printing capabilities.
Software
To accompany the Tx330 series, Mimaki is also introducing a textile RIP software, the TxLink5. This latest version of the TxLink software is designed to further improve the workflow in environments with multiple printers, which allows for users to manage their printing processes more efficiently.
The Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B will both be available for the textile and apparel market in June 2025.
