Introducing a high resolution system that is more ecologically friendly and provides more efficient operation than traditional sublimation transfer systems. The DS-1800 Textile Printer is a 73-inch " direct to dye sublimation" printer that doesn't require transfer medium. A new Mimaki inkset formulation creates a robust color gamut when applied directly to polyester based roll materials.

Sharp, high-quality print
Direct printing provides finer lines and sharper edges than traditional transfer systems.

Environmental-friendly
No need to use transfer paper.

Reduced cost
This system requires no transfer paper or liner paper, so running costs are much lower than the costs of traditional transfer systems.

Improved operational efficiency
The system avoids cockling of printed transfer paper and mistakes made by wrinkling transfer paper when transferring the ink onto fabric.

Equipped with media take-up device and media feeder with a dancer roller
The tension bar moves up and down to adjust proper feeding. Suitable for continuous operation.

Ink tray
In order to prevent ink that has penetrated the fabric from marking other fabrics, a tray is provided.

High-speed print heads
The head configuration is an array of two staggered print heads. 1-way (single ink set) for fast printing and 2-way (dual ink set) for multipurpose printing are available. In addtion, both print modes can utilize either 4-color high speed printing or 6-color high quality printing.

Fabric supply mechanism
In addition to the drive roller and friction roller, the take-up unit and feeding unit with a dancer roller cause tension in the fabric to prevent it from wrinkling. The fabric retainer holds both edges of the fabric, preventing it from touching the print head.

 

 
Mimaki DS-1800 Direct Textile Printer (73-inch)
Technical Specs & Details
Model     DS-1800
Print head     Method     Piezo-electric drop-on demand
Nozzle Configuration     Eight heads (4 x 2 lines, stagger arrangement)
Resolution     360, 540, 720 dpi
Maximum printing width     1850mm (72.8")
Head height adjustment     1.2mm (0.04") to 10mm (0.39")
Printing     6-Colours
Nozzle     180 nozzles per colour
Print mode
(1*)     6-colour printing     360 x 360 dpi: 2/4/8 pass Bi/Uni directional
360 x 540 dpi: 3/6/12 pass Bi/Uni directional
360 x 720 dpi: 4/8/16 pass Bi/Uni directional
720 x 720 dpi: 4/8/16 pass Bi/Uni directional
4-colour printing     360 x 360 dpi: 1/2/4 pass Bi/Uni directional
360 x 540 dpi: 3/6/12 pass Bi/Uni directional
360 x 720 dpi: 2/4/8 pass Bi/Uni directional
720 x 720 dpi: 2/4/8 pass Bi/Uni directional
Ink type     Dye Sublimation     C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm
Aqueous Pigment     C, M, Y, K
Ink Volume
(2*)     6 colour print 1-way: 220cc x 2/colour, 2-way: 220cc x 1/colour
4 colour print 1-way: 220cc x 4/colour, 2-way: 220cc x 2/colour
Media     Type     Polyester / Cotton (3*)
Width     200mm (7.8") - 1900mm (74.8")
Thickness     Less than 7mm (0.27")
Outside diameter     Less than ?250mm (9.84")
Roll weight     Less than 30kg (66lbs)
Roll inside diameter     1.5" - 3"
Printing surface     Printing is possible on either sides
Roll end treatment     Light adhesive tape is used to allow media to be removed
Margin (roll fabric)     10mm (0.39") ±0.5mm (0.01"), left and right side
Interface     IEEE-1284 / IEEE-1394
Command     MRL-1E (ESC/PV.1 base) Mimaki original command
Power requirement     AC100V to 240V ±10%, (auto voltage) 50/60Hz±1Hz
Power consumption     Less than 500W
Operational Environment     Temperature: 15°C (55°F) to 30°C (86°F) Humidity: 35% to 65%Rh (no condensation)
Dimentions     Width     3040mm (119.7")
Depth     940mm (37.0")
Height     1350mm (53.2")
Weight     250kg (551lbs)

(1*) Some combinations of pass drawing direction, scan speed and resolution may not be supported.
(2*) Capacity of textile ink cartridge is 210cc
(3*) Any fabric that expands/shrinks with moisture or stretches cannot be used