Mimaki TX500-1800DS

Mimaki's new TX500-1800DS printer prints 150 m2 per hour directly onto polyester fabrics. It is designed for high production and long production runs. It is perfectly suited for the textile industry in high quality applications such as light boxes, flags, interior textiles (furniture) and all types of "soft signage". The TX500-1800DS eliminates the need for transfer paper when the application allows.

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6 print heads

The TS500 1800 DS has a newly developed 6 printhead technology, in a checkerboard formation, with 1280 nozzles per printhead - so it can deliver an unrivalled speed of 150m2/hour in 4 colour mode. It can work with variable print spot sizes from 7 picolitres up to 35 picolitres.

Key features

    • Incredible print speed of 150 m2/h (high speed mode)
    • New fast-drying SB300 ink
    • Mimaki Advanced Pass System (MAPS) reduces print imperfections in fast mode
    • Mimaki Degassing Module allowing the use of undegassed ink
    • Mist Removal Filter for increased print stability
    • Automatic winding system with roll options up to 30cm and 60kg
    • Maximum media width is 180cm
    • Replacement function for dropped/deflated nozzles
    Model TX500-1800DS
    Print head
    6 printheads with 3 staggered conformation
    Maximum print width 1850 mm
    Resolution 300dpi, 450dpi, 600dpi, 900dpi, 1200dpi
    Print mode
    4 Colours (Uni / Bi)
    300 x 300 dpi
    300 x 450 dpi (HQ)
    600 x 900 dpi
    300 x 300 dpi (HQ)
    600 x 600 dpi
    600 x 1200 dpi
    Ink type
    Sublimation ink Sb300 (BL, M, Y, KD)
    ink supply system
    2L bottle / each color
    Ink degassing module yes
    Media type
    Polyester
    Media size
    Minimum: 297 mm, Maximum: 1,910 mm
    Media thickness
    more than 0.2 mm
    Role weight
    more than 60kg
    Role dimension
    300 mm, inside: 76 mm
    Media heating
    Heating the underside of the media at the front of the machine
    Print gap
    1.5 mm ~ 7 mm (Stepless adjustment)
    Dimensions 3,830 x 1,440 x 1,700 mm (without bulk system)
    Weight 750kg