Epson has launched a new range, the SureColor G-Series and its first wide format printer designed exclusively for direct to film (DTF) production: the SureColor G6060.
Designed to meet the requirements of garment creators and merchandise manufacturers, the SureColor G6060 expands on Epson’s extensive range of fabric printers and is the first model dedicated to DTF production. Aimed at volume production, it has been designed to deliver consistent quality output with a low running cost, minimum maintenance, and a high duty cycle.
Epson says the SureColor G6060 opens new doors for fabric, apparel and merchandise production with enhanced quality, reliability, and efficiency. Gordon Kerr business marketing manager for Professional Print Solutions at Epson Australia, says, “Epson has many years experience in the fabric market and has grown to be one of the world’s largest providers of print solutions. We understand that quality and consistency is important for customer satisfaction.
“We also understand maximising reliability while minimising parts and labour expenditure are key to profitable business. The new SureColor G6060 ticks all these boxes and complete with its new designation, is a perfect fit within our fabric line-up.
“In practical terms, by employing the DTF process, the SureColor G6060 makes adding images and logos to shirts, pants, and accessories simple and straightforward and thus enables imaging on a much wider range of material.
“Garment manufacturers seeking a dedicated DTF production system can now easily and cost-effectively create custom workwear and teamwear. They can produce event and show merchandise alongside value-add clothing and a wide range of other items including coasters, umbrellas, notepads, and binders.”
Versatile printer
The SureColor G6060 features a compact design with all front loaded consumables. It supports film in rolls up to 900mm wide and 250mm in diameter. The new printer also incorporates an auto-cutter for sheet based production and can be used ‘inline’ with a range of third-party powder shaker/oven machines for roll-based production.
A 33mm eight-channel PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead supports print speeds up to 17 metres per hour in colour + white and 32.6 metres per hour in white or colour only. Inkless nozzle status monitoring, auto-head cleaning, auto cap-cleaning and continuous white-ink recirculation ensure consistent high-quality output with maximum productivity and minimum waste.
The printer uses 1.6 litre UltraChrome DF ink packs that Epson describes as “cost-effective to order, easy to agitate, quick and mess-free to load”. The company says that Epson Precision Dot image processing ensures the SC-G6060 can produce accurate and consistent prints with bright colour and an enhanced gamut.
It adds, “Purpose-built for fast and efficient production, the SC-G6060 requires minimal operator oversight and minimum manual maintenance. It takes only a few minutes each week to ensure smooth and reliable operation and ft features a high duty cycle. It ships with a comprehensive warranty that includes the print head. Service cover can be extended with CoverPlus up to a total of five years for a low total cost of ownership.
The new printer features integrated support for Epson’s Cloud Solution PORT2 service, a free web-based service that you can access from desktop PCs for direct management as well as Android and iOS devices for remote monitoring. The PORT service provides advanced reporting and costing tools while facilitating enhanced support and service for maximum uptime.
Gordon adds, “The SureColor G6060 is a terrific addition to Epson’s fabric range and should be well received by manufacturers with volume DTF production needs. For users with lower requirements and/or those who wish to produce a mix of DTG and DTF we will continue to recommend our SC-F1060, SC-F2260 and SC-F3000 models.”
Additional features of the SureColor G6060 include:
- Easy installation with a footprint of just 1.2 square metres.
- Uses a 240V power supply and consumes just 65W when printing.
- Equipped with Epson Edge Print PRO RIP software.
- Sheet-based prints are held for release via the control panel.
- UltraChrome DF ink is GOTS approved, OEKO-TEX Eco Passport certified, and has passed CPSIA Section 108.
The new SC-G6060 will ship with a comprehensive warranty that includes the printhead.
Epson will demonstrate the new SureColor G6060 on its stand at PacPrint25, which runs from May 20-23, 2025, at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
