Posted by Rachel Westall on 11 January 2022
TheMagicTouch in the UK and Ireland, under the DTFMagic brand, has confirmed the arrival of an additional printer option to its DTF (Direct to Film) transfer portfolio with the introduction of the new Mutoh/STS VJ-628D printer.
The 630mm wide compact desktop printer, manufactured by Mutoh in Japan, is based on Mutoh’s proven Valuejet 628 8-channel printer chassis and Epson industrial print head. The solution offered is a global collaboration with leading ink manufacturers STS who have configured the best entry-level option for those looking to investigate the many opportunities DTF transfer technology offers.
The VJ-628D printer easily fits onto an office table or rolling stand option and prints directly to the coated PET film. The printed image then has a powder adhesive applied using an au-tomatic 'Shake and Bake' unit or alternatively, for auto cut-sheet or roll-to-sheet prints, the film can be cured at up to 95°C in a desktop curing oven.
The printer is driven by bespoke RIP software to ensure fast processing speeds, enhanced printing-while-ripping and user defined custom cut-line names and colours. The 'pre-production cost per transfer' feature is also very useful as the user is able to price each transfer to an exact cost. A good example being where 24 x 60mm transfers are produced in just over six minutes at a cost of less than 4p each and applied in this case to a black pique polo shirt.
The expected arrival of stock in the UK is mid-January and in the meantime the system can be demonstrated via Zoom or in person at the Dunstable showroom. Printed samples and transfers are also available for evaluation. All pricing is inclusive of delivery, installation and training combined with a one year warranty.
For further details please contact sales@themagictouch.co.uk or call 01582 671444