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Epson SureColor SC-F6300

The SC-F6300 has a maximum speed of 63sqm/hr, says Nessan Cleary

ple typically run these at 15-20sqm/hr in
four-pass mode with 720dpi print quality.

What is the USP of the product?
The main thing that sets the SC-F6300
aside from other dye-sublimation printers
is its size, which at 1.1m wide is fairly
unique. Most other dye sublimation print-
ers are larger, usually around 1.9m wide.
It’s designed to be compact enough to fit
easily into retail environments. This small
size also helps to keep the cost down, so
that it’s cheaper than many other dye sub
printers, which explains why textile pro-
ducers have banked multiple units
Versatile printer that can produce soft How does it work? together.
signage as well as promotional goods and The F6300 is a standard roll-fed design able
short runs and samples of garments. to take materials up to 1.1m (44in) wide. It How easy is it to use?
uses four Epson PrecisionCore TFP print- McMullin says that the average Printweek
What does the machine do? Specifications heads, one for each colour, which give a
The SureColor F6300 is a wide-format maximum print resolution of reader shouldn’t have any problems in get-
dye sublimation printer that’s been Max width 1.1m 720x1,440dpi. The inks are Epson’s ting to grips with this printer, which is
designed to print to transfer paper, but (44in) UltraChrome DS, which like all dye-subli- essentially a standard roll-fed wide format
not direct to fabric. These prints can then mation inks, are water-based. It prints in machine.
be put through a heat press in contact Printheads Epson CMYK.
with the polyester or polyester-blend PrecisionCore TFP What training and support is on
material where the image is transferred How does it differ from previous
to the fabric. The sublimation process Max resolution models? offer?
essentially heats the ink to a gaseous state 1,440dpi The F6300 is an evolution of the older McMullin points out that Epson has
and then drives the pigment into the F6200, with improvements based on feed-
fibre of the material. This results in a Max speed 63sqm/ back. McMullin says that Epson has improved the preventative maintenance on
hr
vibrant image that can withstand multi- improved the feeding to make it more accu- these printers so that most users should be
ple washing without fading while allow- Inks Epson rate and more robust, and made access to able to keep the machines running them-
ing the fabric to retain its original texture UltraChrome DS the printheads easier for maintenance. It’s selves. That said, Epson sells these printers
and feel. also easier to set up following on from feed- through a number of specialist resellers

When was it launched and what Colours CMYK back that the previous model was too com- that have experience of the textile market.
plicated. McMullin says: “We have
market is it aimed at?
Price £4,795 improved this so that the end-user can do Consequently, Epson leaves it to these
The F6300 was announced in 2019. It’s pri- the installation themselves and doesn’t resellers to put together a package that suits
marily aimed at photographic studios and need an engineer.”
promotional goods businesses. Phil Epson also offers an optional take-up roll, their customer base, which could include
McMullin, sales manager for Epson UK, which is really aimed at volume users, and training and servicing as well as other
says that this printer was designed to pro- which should make for a neater solution items, such as the heat press.
duce short runs and samples of garments as than a third-party unit. Unfortunately, the
well as for dye-sublimating graphics to new take-up roll cannot be retrofitted to the How much does it cost?
objects such as mouse mats and mugs. existing F6200 as the firmware is not com-
However, he adds that people do also group patible. The SureColor F6300 costs £4,795, which
several of these printers together for com- includes the printer, a set of inks and a
mercial textile production. As with any dye- How fast/productive is it?
sublimation printer, it can also be used to The SC-F6300 has a maximum speed of maintenance kit, but not the optional take-
produce some soft signage. 63sqm/hr, though McMullin says that peo- up roll or installation.
“The F6300 is a standard roll-fed design able to take materials up to 1.1m (44in) wide.”

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