DTG Digital Will Launch The Q1•T Series DTF Transfer Printer At The FESPA Global Print Expo In May 2022
SYDNEY, Australia — March 1, 2022 — DTG Digital, subsidiary of Pigment.Inc, is launching its new flagship Direct-to-Film Transfer Printer, the Q1•T Series at the FESPA Trade Show which takes place May 31 to June 3, 2022, at the Messe Berlin in Germany. The event is Europe’s leading exhibition for screen, digital, wide format and textile printing technology. The Q1•T Series is a dedicated roll-to-roll DTF transfer printing system for indirect fabric decoration. The transfer is printed onto translucent PET film and then passes through an inline powder glue station. The in-line system prints and polymerizes the ink layer and is ready for heat transfer application onto a variety of natural and synthetic fabrics including nylons, polyesters and blends.
The Q1•T Series Printer simplifies the transfer printing process while simultaneously boosting production capacity and application versatility. Users can achieve up to five times more volume than similar garment decoration methods thanks to dual print heads that allow for faster print speeds. There are also eight ink lines for both color and white inks. Color configuration: CYMK + Flush liquid (A.I.R.ink refresh), with inks in replaceable 1.0L bags. The ink system is pressurized with re-circulation along with (WIMS) for white ink management which stops settlement of pigments in the ink — which in turn reduces print head maintenance. The A.I.R.ink refresh feature controls ink line and damper maintenance. Push-button control draws the flushing liquid around to prevent blockages.
PET film rolls can be taken by the system up to 460mm wide x 100m long. Kodak makes the film and adhesive glue powders for cold peel transfer. The transparent PET transfer film is easier to position onto garments. It remains visible through the transfer sheets for final positioning before heat pressing. The PET film’s thickness of about 0.75mm allows for better transfer characteristics including a short 10 second transfer time. The dimensions of the Q1-T Series measures 1330mm(W) x 1250mm(H) x 2100(L)mm – assembled and 770mm (W) x 1080mm (H) x 1610 (L)mm – unassembled and fits through a standard doorway.
Pigment.Inc CEO Steve Richardson said: “The DTG Digital Q1•T transfer printer is creating a new standard for professional garment decoration and we are excited to launch it at the upcoming FESPA event in Berlin. This system can be used 24/7 and is ideal for garment decorators looking to simplify and expand their transfer printing capabilities. One of the big advantages of the Q1•T Series is its ability to produce large volumes of transfers at speed and which are suitable for more than just garment decoration. The Q1•T Series prints indirect transfers suitable for decorating an endless array of both natural and synthetic fabrics including backpacks, umbrellas, hi-vis workwear, rainwear and caps. The DTF transfer system will make the ultimate addition to any garment decorator’s equipment line-up by expanding the range of products that can be decorated with indirect transfers and a standard heat-press for application.
The Q1•T Series will open up new revenue streams and complement existing technology whether it be screen, embroidery, DTG or other garment decoration processes. The shorter transfer heat press time and production capacity on the Q1•T Series is what makes this new technology so innovative. Brilliant full-color prints can be produced on almost any fabric, in any location and on a wider variety of substrates.
Published: March 7, 2022
Source: DTG Digital (a subsidiary of Pigment.Inc).