Epson Debuts New Large-Format Dye-Sublimation Printers at The Expo

As demand for transfer printing applications rises for print shops, Epson America (Booth C7730) introduces two new 44" wide-format dye-sublimation printers — the SureColor F6470 and SureColor F6470H. Designed for productivity, the four-color SureColor F6470 and six-color SureColor F6470H generate fast output for efficiently producing transfer images.

Replacing the renowned SureColor F6370, the new models join Epson’s line of SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation printers. A recipient of the PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Product Award in the Roll-to-Roll Dye-Sublimation on Metal category, the SureColor F6470H prints six-color output at speeds up to 400 sqft/hr and allows for multiple ink configurations to meet various color needs — CMYK plus either light cyan/light magenta, fluorescent pink/fluorescent yellow, or orange/violet. The expanded color options make it an ideal solution for producing photographic panels, flags, and banners.

Built to create custom products, the SureColor F6470 generates four-color output at speeds up to 820 sqft/hr to efficiently produce high-quality images for promotional and personalized goods, apparel, home décor, soft signage, and more.

“These models are engineered to deliver the reliability and high image quality Epson is known for, with some of the fastest dye-sublimation printer speeds in the market,” Tim Check, senior product manager, professional imaging at Epson, said. “With the expansion of three ink configurations, the SureColor F6470H provides the ability to hit specific corporate colors, making it a unique offering, and one that will open up opportunities for print shops in the high-end, dye-sublimation photo market.”

The new models feature a 1.33" PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead with Nozzle Verification Technology (NVT). An integrated ink pack system, utilizing 1.6-liter UltraChrome DS Ink packs, allows the printers to deliver rich color saturation and contrast continuously. Both models come with a 4.3" touchscreen control panel, a maintenance area, a built-in cutter for roll-to-sheet convenience, and a media take-up reel system for unattended printing. Additional features include:

• PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead with NVT
• UltraChrome DS Ink
• Epson Edge Print workflow software, featuring Adobe PDF Print Engine
• Optimization for Epson DS Transfer Paper – Universal, Rigid Photo Optimized, Adhesive Textile, and Multipurpose paper types available
• Low user maintenance
• Epson Cloud Solution PORT – Provides live production monitoring of printer fleet, including production rates and printer utilization

The SureColor F6470 ($8,195) and SureColor F6470H ($8,695) will be available in early 2023 via authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers. The models are designed for use exclusively with Epson ink packs (other brands of ink packs and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as so, may not function properly or at all). Each printer offers a one-year limited onsite warranty with extended service plans available.