Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, has announced the Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B direct inkjet textile printers that offer versatility for producing bespoke and on-demand custom textile printing on a wide variety of fabrics. The printers will be exhibited for the first time at Japan Shop, March 4-7, 2025, in Tokyo, and in the Mimaki USA booth 3536 at the ISA International Sign Expo, April 23-25, 2025, in Las Vegas.
Ideal for short runs on a variety of materials
The Tx330-1800 printer is a hybrid model that can print both direct-to-fabric and to paper. The operator can easily switch the printing mechanism according to the base material (fabric or transfer paper) to be printed, enabling the production of short-run and custom fabrics for a variety of applications, including signs, décor, and wearables. In addition, it can also print on wallpaper and poster paper for a completely coordinated appearance in retail or event settings. The Tx330-1800 printer offers the customer the option of running both pigment and dye-based inks, loaded into the printer at the same time, for maximum application versatility.
The Tx330-1800B printer uses a space-saving belt conveyor system to securely print directly to stretchy, thick, and thin fabrics commonly used for both apparel and décor, supporting short-run and multi-variety apparel production in limited spaces such as design offices, schools, and fabric retail stores. The belt also includes a sophisticated cleaning and maintenance system built in to the printer.
Textile pigment inks can be used for textile printing on a wide variety of natural fibers, as well as recycled and synthetic fibers. Sublimation dye inks can be used to dye polyester fabrics, and are used for fabric signage, fashion, and sports apparel. The new Tx330-1800B printer offers the widest possible range of textile printing in a single printer.
Near-waterless printing
The Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B models are both direct textile inkjet printers that can be used with dedicated textile pigment inks and dye sublimation inks, and they use almost no water in the textile printing process. Compared to the traditional and complicated textile printing process that requires a large amount of water for conventional dye inks and multiple steps requiring both time and expense, the Mimaki inks complete the textile printing process with a simple print and heat treatment procedure. This eliminates the water supply and drainage requirements, water purification facilities, and dyeing expertise, making digital textile printing more accessible to customers. In addition, the Mimaki 330 engine – a high-resolution, high-definition print head used in Mimaki flagship printers along with the company’s proprietary imaging technology – enables customers to create expressive on-demand textile prints with higher image quality than ever before.
Availability
The Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B printers are expected to be available for order in the second quarter of 2025. Depending on media type, they can accommodate rolls from 74.8 inches (1900mm) to 76.7 inches (1950mm). In addition, Mimaki TxLink5 textile RIP software for apparel and interior applications will also be available. TxLink5 software offers improved convenience when used in production environments with multiple printers and enhanced production history functions.
