One-Stop Solution
"Tx500P-320DS" considerably reduces production time through the simultaneous processing of two operations, printing and color fixation, and can meet various needs from samples to large-lot production within quick delivery times.
The 3.2-m-wide direct sublimation Tx500P-3200DS inkjet printer is suitable for printing on wide fabrics used for creating soft signage or on home furnishing products, and its unique simultaneous printing and color fixation capability, expands business opportunities.
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Printing and color fixation combined in a single printer unit
As the printer has a built-in color fixation device, Tx500P-3200DS enables printing and color fixation processes in a single printer unit. This feature considerably reduces production time and increases business opportunities.
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The maximum printing speed (130 m2/h) achieves high productivity
The maximum printing speed is 130 m2/h*1 for 4-color printing and 105 m2/h*2 for 6-color printing.
The high-speed printing accelerates on-demand print production.
*1: 130 m2/h (4-color, high-speed mode, 540 × 360 dpi, Bi, Hi, 3 Pass)
*2: 105 m2/h (6-color, draft mode, 540 × 360 dpi, Bi, Hi, 4 Pass)
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Mimaki’s superior print-image quality control technology achieves exceptional quality printing at high speeds on 3.2 m wide textile
- To deliver high-quality printing, a new AMF(*3) ensures stable textile feeding/take-up. Additionally, a pulling roller provides stable textile transportation by maintaining an appropriate pressure during printing onto rolled textiles with width of up to 3.2 m and weight up to 130 kg.
- Highly reliable inkjet technology optimizes the waveform to achieve precise placement of ink droplets onto media. The Mimaki Advanced Pass System 4 (MAPS4) reduces banding and uneven color printing. These features deliver exceptional quality printing at a high-speed.
*3: The AMF applies an appropriate tension to the textile to ensure stable textile transportation.
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Uninterrupted printing solutions
- Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) automatically detects and cleans clogged nozzles. Nozzle Recovery System (NRS) uses only unclogged nozzles as substitutes, when the clogged nozzles are not recovered after cleaning. These functions ensure constant printing performance and reduce printing waste owing to defective nozzles.
- The external ink supply unit is equipped with large (3 L) ink containers. Ink can be filled into the containers during the long-time continuous printing of a 3.2-m-wide, 300-m-long rolled textile.
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Color fixation built-in equipment expands business opportunities
Direct sublimation transfer printing requires the fixing of printed inks on polyester through heating. The Tx500P-3200D5 contains a heating devise ond the printer ond the heeler units are linked. The printer starts printing when the heater reaches the optimum temperature and thus printing and color fixing become an effective operation. This novel feature considerably reduces production time and expands business opportunities by accommodating demands from sample creation to large-lot print production.
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Stable textile transportation assures accurate printing
AMF*' and VTTS *2 are installed in the feeding and take-up units to secure the stable textile feeding of the rolled media (width: 3.2 m, weight: 130 kg) and minimize textile shrinkage after heating. Furthermore, a pulling roller smooths polyester fabrics, which have the tendency to wrinkle. These features maintain an appropriate tension in the textile throughout the printing process to deliver beautiful print results.
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Highlights of the Mimaki TX500P-3200DS Printer
Direct textile inkjet printer
The TX500P-3200DS printer was specifically engineered exclusively for direct-to-fabric printing and finishing. It includes an in-line color fixation unit to offer an efficient production process. The TX500P-3200DS printer is suitable for creating printed textiles that require better ink penetration for home décor (furniture, curtains, etc.), exhibit displays, backhight displays, flags, sports apparel, and more.
High gap printhead
The TX500P-3200DS printer includes new print heads that enable printing directly on various types of textiles. The high gap setting gives users the ability to print on thin and thick textiles, plus woven patterns or raised fiber surfaces, while maintaining accurate ink droplet placement.
High production
To achieve high print speeds, 12 print heads are arranged in a staggered 3×4 head array. With a wide range of printing modes from high speed draft (1399 SqFt/Hr) to high quality (538 SqM/Hr), this printer offers a mode and speed that best suits your digital textile application.
Printing & color fixation in one unit
The Tx500P-3200DS printer contains a color fixation unit that enables simultaneous printing and color fixation. Further, in order to deliver optimum finish, the printer and the heater units are linked. The printer starts printing when the heater reaches the optimum temperature. This novel feature considerably reduces production time and expands business opportunities by accommodating demands from sample creation to large-lot print production.
Mimaki technologies for consistent output and productivity
- Waveform control jets each ink droplet at an optimum angle to maintain ink droplet formation and shape
- Mimaki Advance Pass System 4 (MAPS4) technology reduces banding and produces smoother images
- Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) automatically detects and recovers clogged nozzles
- If a nozzle cannot be recovered, the Nozzle Recovery System (NRS) selects substitute nozzles and restarts printing
- Mimaki Bulk Ink System with 3 liter ink reservoirs for each color enable longer runs
- Mimaki Sb320 direct-to-textile direct dye sublimation inks
What you can do with the Mimaki TX500P-3200DS printer
- Home interior
- Outdoor decor
- Soft signage
- Backlit fabric signage
- Exhibit graphics
- Banners
- Flags
- Retail POP displays
- and more…
Technical overview of the Mimaki TX500P-3200DS Printer & In-line color fixation unit
| Print system |
On-demand piezo, four print heads in an in-line configuration |
| Max print width |
129.5 inches (3290 mm) |
| Print resolutions |
X: 360, 540, 720, 1080 dpi Y: 540, 720 dpi |
| Print speed* (4 color mode) |
| High Speed (3-pass) |
1399 SqFt (130 SqM) / Hr |
| Standard 2 (6-pass) |
753 SqFt (70 SqM) / Hr |
| High Quality (9-pass) |
538 SqFt (50 SqM) / Hr |
*The listed print speed is the specification of the printer. The available print speeds vary depending on the ink types used and print mode selected.
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| Ink Type |
Mimaki Sb320 direct dye sublimation ink: Bl, M, Y, K, Lbl, Lm
Supplied in 2 liter ink packs |
| Ink Capacity |
3 liter bulk ink system per color |
| Max Roll Weight |
286.6 lbs. (130 kg) |
| Operational environment |
Temp: 68˚ - 86˚ F (20˚ - 30˚ C) 35-65% RH (non-condensing) |
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0, Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Power supply |
Printer: Single-phase AC 200-240V ±10%, 50/60Hz±1Hz, 29A or less
Fixation heater: Three-phase: AC200V±10%, 50/60Hz±1Hz, 125A or less |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
Printer: 221.3 in × 120.1 in × 71.7 in (5,620 mm × 3,050 mm × 1,820 mm)
Ink supply unit: 37.8 in × 20.1 in × 28.7 in (960 mm × 510 mm × 730 mm)
Inverter: 35.8 in × 23.6 in × 48.8 in (910 mm × 600 mm × 1,240 mm) |
| Weight |
Main unit: 5,269 lb (2,390 kg)
Ink supply unit: 66.1 lb (30 kg)
Inverter: 308.6lb (140 kg) |
