As the dye-sublimation market seeks increasing productivity and reliable equipment, Epson has added two new 64-inch dye-sublimation printers to its SureColor F-Series line. The new SureColor F9570 and SureColor F9570H deliver a new space-saving design for improved usability and easier installation, an expanded ink set and the ability to produce high-quality images on textiles and hard goods such as promotional products and photo panels.

Replacing the SureColor F9470 and F9470H, the new models are purpose built for round-the-clock productivity, allowing print shops to consistently deliver high-quality, sellable goods. Designed from the ground up to deliver worry-free reliability in high-volume environments, the new models offer advanced dye-sublimation transfer printing for sports apparel and fashion, home décor, promotional and personalized products, and soft signage markets. The SureColor F9570 and SureColor F9570H will be on display at PRINTING United, Sept. 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Epson's booth, #SL8101.

"Print service providers are looking for versatile and productive dye-sublimation printers that will deliver quality work for their clients and help them gain a competitive edge," said Lily Hunter, product manager for professional imaging, Epson America Inc. "These new SureColor F-Series printers deliver high-speed production without sacrificing high-quality results, allowing businesses to boost performance."

The SureColor F9570 and SureColor F9570H feature a new compact footprint and an advanced, user-replaceable 2.6-inch PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead with Nozzle Verification Technology to deliver outstanding-quality prints at high speeds up 1,590 ft2/hr. UltraChrome DS ink technology delivers exceptional color saturation and contrast. The SureColor F9570H offers an expanded six-color ink set with multiple configurations, including CMYK plus either Light Cyan and Light Magenta for enhanced smoothness, Fluorescent Pink and Fluorescent Yellow for added brightness, or Orange and Violet for an expanded color gamut.

The SureColor F9570 and F9570H enhance usability with a 4.3-inch touch screen and a high-capacity, hot-swappable replaceable ink pack system with 1.6L per ink pack to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Delivering consistent, high-quality output for production print shops, additional features include:

• Seamless workflow — Includes Epson Edge Print, featuring Adobe PDF Print Engine; compatible with popular RIP software
• Low user maintenance — Fabric head wiper and easily accessible maintenance area help ensure consistent performance
• Fleet productivity with Epson Cloud Solution PORT — Provides live monitoring of printer status, including production rates and printer utilization
• Peace of mind — A one-year standard Epson Preferred Limited Warranty that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next business-day on-site service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure; extended service plans available up to a total of five years of continuous coverage

The Epson SureColor F9570 and F9570H will be available in the fall through Epson Professional Imaging resellers for $29,995 MSRP and $34,995 MSRP.

In other news, Epson has announced its newest on-demand color inkjet label printer — the ColorWorks CW-C8000 — is now available through Epson's authorized partners. Purpose-built for mid- to high-volume batch runs in on-demand environments, the 4-inch ColorWorks CW-C8000 is engineered for exceptional print quality, reliable performance and high-speed printing with advanced connectivity and cloud printing — allowing businesses to "Do Labels Differently."

"Color labeling is being used across various applications to improve efficiency, quality and customization," said Stevi Sterns, product manager, Epson America Inc. "The new ColorWorks CW-C8000 helps companies eliminate multistep printing processes and the stockpiling of preprinted color label rolls to print state-of-the-art, high-quality labels in real time."

The ColorWorks CW-C8000 is designed to meet the high-volume label production needs of businesses in several markets, including prime and boutique, product ID, and warehousing and logistics. The powerful printer features advanced PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, combining exceptional image quality and sharp precision at incredible speeds, printing multiple labels with variable data at speeds up to 12-inches per second. The PrecisionCore permanent printhead allows for fewer interventions and low maintenance costs, making it ideal for busy, on-demand environments.

Durable, high-performance UltraChrome DL pigment inks provide high-quality, long-lasting labels that resist smudging, smearing and fading. Customers can choose between Gloss and Matte Black ink to fit labeling needs. New high-capacity ink packs are ideal for high-volume batch runs, allowing for fewer interventions and offering low cost per milliliter and low consumable waste. Advanced connectivity, such as cloud printing and optional Wi-Fi, helps to maximize workflow. Epson Cloud Solution PORT offers remote management for powerful fleet productivity to better manage efficiency and optimize printer workflow, including viewing printer status, ink consumption and operation history.

Epson ColorWorks on-demand label printers are designed to help businesses "Do Labels Differently" with full-color capabilities, single-step color printing simplicity and powerful PrecisionCore technology to produce state-of-the-art, high-quality labels in real time, eliminating the need for excess inventory and potentially reducing preprinted label waste.

The ColorWorks CW-C8000 gloss and matte color inkjet label printers are now available in the U.S. and Canada through Epson's authorized partners. The printer includes a one-year limited warranty with extended service plans available for up to a total of five years of continuous coverage.