Back catalogue – SureColor F6000 - 44"

The SureColor Fabric series represent a revolution in dye sublimation. Designed by Epson from the ground up, it provides an imaging platform for garments, sportswear, soft-signage and promotional items. Prints are made onto paper which is then transferred (sublimated) via a heat press onto material that contains a polyester base or has received a polyester pre-treatment. Unique to the Epson solution, the ink and hardware were developed together. This integrated approach enables exceptional print quality along with outstanding productivity and mechanical durability. The system offers fast and flexible operation with low production costs, high reliability and easy management.

The SC-F6000 combines Epson’s patented Thin Film MicroPiezo™ print head with newly developed UltraChrome® DS ink, a new continuous ink supply system and a new high speed 44" roll-based print engine. The head enables high resolution output with precision dot sizing, placement and ink density management. The ink supports a wide range of industry standard transfer media with predictable and dependable imaging, as well as excellent image stability. The media and ink supply systems enable high volume continuous production with an engine that supports print speeds up 63m²/hr.

• High Productivity – supports sellable production speeds up to 30.2m²/hr with a 6L continuous ink and roll based media supply system
• High Flexibility – supports media up to 44" (1118mm) wide and 0.5mm thicknesses with spindle-less loading and an inbuilt auto-cutter
• Low Operational Cost – designed to minimise operator involvement, features low power consumption and uses cost-effective 1L ink refills
• Compact and Convenient – features a small footprint with all front-loading consumables, a large LCD control panel and ships with remote management software
• Easy to Install & Operate – Supplied with Epson Utility & Ergosoft RIP software and has delivery & configuration co-ordinated by Epson¹
• Epson Thin Film MicroPiezo™ (TFP) Print Head – supports to 720x1440dpi resolution with Variable Sized Dot Technology™ (VSDT) for fine detail reproduction, consistent and solid colour, superior half tones and optimised ink usage
• Epson UltraChrome™ DS ink – provides for consistent and predictable colour with a large gamut, wide media support & excellent image fastness

Quality Results at High Speed

The SureColor F6000 is built on a robot-assembled chassis that is laser welded for exceptional strength and rigidity. This precision construction enables outstanding print and production speeds with minimum movement and/or noise. It incorporates Epson's patented MicroPiezo™ Thin Film print head with micro-fine nozzles that support adjustable high resolution imaging with pin-point positional accuracy and outstanding uniformity. Variable-size Droplet Technology enables additional image clarity, the enhancement of half-tones, as well as the optimisation of ink density for uniform results with minimum consumption.

Epson’s new UltraChrome DS Ink supports a wide range of dye-sub transfer papers to enable production of soft signage and banners, clothing and sportswear, customised promotional items and gadgets. It provides vibrant and intense colour that adheres quickly, transfers smoothly and provides excellent light and wash fastness. When used in conjunction with the hardware for which it was developed, it not only images with sharp detail and smooth gradations, but also predictable results and durable mechanical operation. The ink is resistant to damage through abrasion and perspiration and when applied to polyester fabrics it passes the Class 1 requirements of the Oeko-Tex Standard 100® enabling the safe use by adults and children.²

Flexible and Economic to Run

The SureColor F6000 is small and compact with a footprint that is just 1.8m². All consumables are front loading and it features fast spindle-less media mounting that can be managed by a single operator. It ships with one set of media adaptors that support rolls with either 2" or 3" cores. Additional sets can be purchased separately to facilitate rapid exchange in environments when multiple stocks need to be used. Designed to work with flat sheet-based presses, the printer incorporates a high speed auto-cutter.

The Fabric series has been designed for consistent, reliable and cost-effective operation. The F6000 features a continuous ink supply system with large 1.5L tanks. Each tank incorporates a buffer for resource scheduling and is refilled using inexpensive 1L packs. The printer incorporates an e-mail system which can be configured to send status and error notifications to operators located on and/or off-site. The printer can be managed via a front panel LCD with in-built help, or remotely via supplied utility software. The engine features low power consumption with sleep and stand-by modes that help further reduce costs in environments with fluid workflow.

Easy to Install, Configure and Operate

The SureColor Fabric series is delivered and installed through a process co-ordinated by Epson. The printer is configured on-site with utility software downloaded onto an operator’s computer (a PC with appropriate specifications, cabling and networking facilities will need to be made available at the time of delivery). Printers are supplied with Ergosoft Sublimation RIP software that has been specially optimised for our models. The F6000 can be purchased with software in one of two configuration options; Standard or Professional Edition. The Professional Edition includes advanced Quality Control, Job Costing, Proofing and hot-folder functionality.

¹ A PC with reasonable processing power, memory, storage, and networking facilities (with Web access) will be required. The independent sourcing of an external heater/ blower unit is also highly recommended. Delivery, installation and after-sales service is co-ordinated by Epson Australia in conjunction with our Authorised Reseller network. This service is provided free of charge conditional on factors including physical location and access. It does not cover any work &/or costs associated with connection to the electrical supply, building alterations and room refurbishments. Regional locations and installation environments which are not ground floor, have difficult access, and/or limited parking for delivery & set-up teams may attract additional charges. Installation and service may be restricted or limited when equipment is used outside of specification &/or with non-Epson consumables. Please contact Epson Australia or one of our Authorised Resellers for full details on coverage, terms and limitations.

² The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 specifies testing criteria for the presence of harmful substances within a textile product. It rates human ecological requirements of Class 1 products for adults, children, and infants. The standard belongs to the International Association for Research and Testing in the field of Textile Ecology (Oeko-Tex) with the use of the name and logo copyright by the organisation.