Since launching their first dye-sublimation printer 11 years ago, Epson has established itself as the market leader, selling more large format dye-sublimation printers than any other manufacturer globally. This month, Epson announced their second generation 76” industrial dye-sublimation printer, the Epson SureColor F11070. In this blog, we’ll delve into the features, speeds, and costs of the brand-new Epson SureColor F11070, the most productive dye-sublimation printer Epson has ever made. Read on to learn more!
Epson SureColor F11070: What’s New?
The Epson SureColor F11070 is the second generation 76” industrial dye-sublimation printer, succeeding the SureColor F10070 after over three years on the market. At first glance, the SureColor F11070 may look identical to the SureColor F10070, but there are significant changes and improvements under the hood.
Ink Sets
The F11070 platform now offers four ink sets, making it versatile for various applications:
- Standard CMYK Ink Set: Ideal for printing soft signage, fashion garments, home textiles, and furnishings.
- Fluorescent Ink Set (F11070H): Adds Fluorescent Pink and Fluorescent Yellow to the CMYK ink set, perfect for eye-catching fashion, sportswear, and high-visibility workwear garments.
- Light Cyan and Light Magenta (F11070H): Provides smoother gradations and reduced graininess, ideal for signage, exhibition banners, corporate graphics, and photographic displays.
- Vivid Ink Set (F11070H): Features CMYK plus Orange and Violet inks, extending the color gamut for designs with challenging color palettes and color-critical corporate logos.
These ink sets cater to every corner of the industrial dye-sublimation market.
Ink Capacity
The F11070 features large 10L ink boxes, with each color channel having two 10L boxes. For the CMYK version, this equates to 80L of ink on board. The 6-color F11070H models have a total of 120L of ink. This dual box setup allows for hot-swapping of ink boxes without interrupting printing, a significant advantage in high-production environments.
Print Heads
The F11070 uses the same 4.7” print heads as the previous generation, known for their variable drop sizes and exceptional quality on both hard substrates and textiles. These print heads feature nozzle verification technology and built-in redundancy to eliminate banding from dropped nozzles. Additionally, they are user-replaceable, allowing for quick replacements without service calls.
Speed and Efficiency
The F11070 and F11070H feature multiple print heads—four for the standard CMYK model and six for the 6-color model—ensuring no speed sacrifice when adding additional inks. The F11070 can achieve speeds over 2,600 sq ft per hour in lower pass modes and up to 1,600 sq ft per hour in higher saturation modes.
Enhanced Roll Media Capacity
One of the most significant upgrades in the F11070 is the optional large roll media unwinder, supporting rolls up to 19.7” in diameter and 661 lbs. This improvement means operators no longer need to change paper rolls every hour or two, making it suitable for continuous, high-volume production.
Advanced Processing and Drying
The F11070 features a multi-core processor and fiber optic cable to the print head for lightning-fast data transfer. It includes a compact integrated drying unit with hot air and a backside media contact heater to efficiently dry even the heaviest ink loads.
Automated Maintenance and Dust Protection
Epson has minimized printer downtime with an active air filtration system, media cleaning system, and automatic fabric wiping system, ensuring reliability in harsh environments and reducing maintenance to just five minutes per month.
Costs
- Epson F11070 (4-color CMYK): Starting at $96,995 before promotions.
- Epson F11070H (6-color): Starting at $111,995 before promotions.
- Optional Large Roll Unwinder: Additional $15,000.
Overview
The second generation Epson SureColor F11070 is a significant upgrade, built for speed and industrial productivity. With print speeds up to 2,700 sq ft per hour, support for large media rolls, enhanced ink sets, and minimal maintenance requirements, the SureColor F11070 is an excellent choice for high-volume sublimation shops.
If you have any questions or would like to see the SureColor F11070 in action, please contact us at IT Supplies. We’d love to help you determine if this printer is right for your business. Visit itsupplies.com for more information and current promotions. If you found this article helpful, please like and subscribe to our channel for more content like this. Thanks for reading!
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