Epson has launched the SureColor S8170 solvent printer at Printing United.
At the show, David Bistrovic, Epson America professional imaging product manager, said, “In a sign shop, speed isn’t just about quick printing, it’s the backbone of efficiency. Faster output means jobs move through the print process efficiently, giving shops the ability to meet deadlines, handle high-volume orders and potentially acquire additional business.”
“The new SureColor S8170 is one of the most productive sign printers ever developed and integrates features designed for productivity, without compromising quality. It maximises output, reduces downtime and offers sign shops the ability to increase return on investment.”
Touting a compact and efficient design, the new printer features the latest generation print head and a six-colour ink set, targeting medium to large shops producing signs, banners, stickers, vehicle wraps and more.
Epson says the SureColor S8170 delivers the highest productivity of the SureColor S-Series product lineup. Its six-colour UltraChromeGS3 ink set includes Light Cyan and Light Magenta, to help minimise banding, even at the fastest production speeds. The fast-drying ink set allows for same day lamination and the ability to mix and match ink packs, available in either 800mL or 1,500mL, with hot swap technology that automatically switches from an empty ink pack to a new pack mid-print.
Featuring the latest generation, user-replaceable, PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead with nozzle verification technology and an integrated temperature sensor control, it aims for high quality prints and consistent colour. It also includes a precise media feeding and tension mechanism for stable media handling and accuracy on a variety of substrates including vinyl, banner, canvas, and paper.
An 11cm touch screen supports operation and gives you the ability to view and manage print settings directly on the screen. Offering smart management features to improve performance, it also comes with a one-year subscription to Onyx Go Plus and includes Epson Edge Print Pro RIP software and Epson Cloud Solution PORT for production monitoring and fleet management.
