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The Epson F2160 DTG printer is super easy to operate and maintain, and delivers low cost, high quality
Direct to Garment (and DTF!) customisation of shirts, caps, bags and more.
The perfect “hybrid” DTG and DTF printer solution
The SureColor SC-F2160 direct-to-garment printer lets you set up and start printing t-shirts and other items straight away, with a complete purpose-built solution including printer, printhead, inks and software. This new model offers faster, higher quality printing, with reduced user intervention and the ability to create your own designs.
The F2160 features a sold chassis with high precision head and platen movement. Incorporating Epson’s advanced PrecisionCore™ Thin Film Print (TFP) head, the micro-fine nozzles support resolutions of up to 1440x1440dpi with outstanding dot uniformity and volume accuracy.
The printer processes a job through a customised look-up table that selects the precise amount of ink before the printer applies it quickly and evenly for a superior image with high colour accurancy and minimal ink consumption – that’s high quality + lower costs!
Highlight White offers simultaneous printing of White and color inks on the color pass for greatly improved image quality, speed, and efficiency.
Superior pigment ink technology developed by Epson as part of it’s turnkey DTG solution (Print head + printer + inks + software) delivers a wide color gamut and a product that is safe for use by infants, children and adults alike. (Epson’s UltraChrome DG ink has been awarded an ECO PASSPORT certification from OEKO-TEX® – this is an international safety standard in the textile industry)
Loading and unloading garments to the printer has never been easier than with the new & improved platen grip pad covers that virtually eliminate the need for a top platen hoop or to “tuck” the garment in.
While the F2160 has an in-built platen height verification system, the platen height can be be adjusted in 0.5mm increments, to accomodate garments up to 25mm thick.
The F2160 features a standard platen size of 356x406mm (print area) – and has a maximum print area of 406 x 508mm with the (optional) large platen – great for those oversized adult garments and larger merchandise items. With a full suite of easy to swap, optional platens, including Medium, extra Small, Sleeve & Grooved (for plackets and zips), you’ll be ready to print a range of garments and products with the Epson F2160 DTG printer.
With daily self-cleaning and maintenance and featuring air filtration, in-line cleaning solution, and a print head dust / lint guard, this printer is one of the most reliable in it’s class. The triple white ink filtration system and patented automatic white ink recirculation system substantially reduce white ink nozzle clogging (over other white ink DTG printers).
Less than 10 minutes PER WEEK of user maintenance is typically required to keep the Epson F2160 running at optimum performance, meaning that it is ready to run when you are!
Take advantage of spare print capacity of your DTG printer and print Direct to Film (DTF).
Combining the best of DTG, heat transfer & screenprinting, DTF allows you to offer a wider range of products & services without the need to purchase additional print equipment! Apply prints to areas that you typically can’t (easily) get to with DTG – like sleeves, pockets, caps, shoes and more. Decorate a wider range of fabrics as well – including dark polyesters – all with high quality and durable prints!
The EcoFreen range of DTF films and powders have been developed & manufactured specifically for use with Epson inks and DTG printers (like the Epson F2160) – giving you consistently high quality prints.
Use of Ecofreen products with the Epson DTG printers will not impact on the Epson printer warranty if the DTF products are used correctly. This includes (but not limited to) ensuring that DTF powder application is processed well away from the printer – we recommend at least 5 metres. This distance recommendation applies also to pretreat application in DTG mode.
* Pricing excludes GST unless specified otherwise. Delivery & installation/training costs are additional
Printing Technology PrecisionCore TFP 10-channel, drop- on-demand, inkjet printhead with ink-repelling coating technology
Ink Type UltraChrome DG Ink; 5-color
Ink Configuration C, M, Y, K, WH, WH (optional 4-color C,C, Y, M, M, K configuration)
Nozzle Configuration 360 nozzles x 10; 6 ink cartridge bays; 1 cleaning cartridge bay
Max. Resolution
White Ink: 1440 x 1440 dpi
Color Ink: 1440 x 720 dpi
Minimum Ink Droplet Size 12pl
Features
Fluff Collector
Automatic Head Wiping
Self-washing Capping System
Variable Sized Droplet Technology
Ink Cartridge Fill Volume Max 600 mL each color x 6 cartridges total (Optional 250mL CMYK) ; 700 mL cleaning cartridge
Ink Pack Shelf Life 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after opening Ink is optimized for 100% cotton to 50/50 polyester blends. Printer is designed for use with Epson ink cartridges only, not third-party ink systems*1.
Features
Mist Extraction
Multi-stage filter
Automatic ink recirculation
4 Colour Configuration
High Speed: 9s
Production: 15 seconds
High Quality: 27 seconds
5 Colour Configuration
Fast Production: 15s (Colour Only), 27s (White Only), 52s (White + Colour)
Production: 27s (Colour Only), 49s (White Only), 87s (White + Colour)
Quality: 50s (Colour Only), 111s (White Only), 171s (White + Colour)
Figures are based on print speed only and refer to an image sized 254x203mm printed in landscape orientation in nominated print modes using Epson Garment Creator. The printer supports a range of print modes to suit different workflow, application, and quality requirements (a limited selection of these are documented above); customers are recommended to check with their dealer on which mode is appropriate to their individual need and the consequential speed that can be achieved. It should be noted that actual print times will vary depending on a range of variables including the printer configuration, image size & type, print mode, software selection, PC specification, and networking configuration. It should also be noted that additional time will be required for garment pre-treatment, loading, flattening, unloading & fixing.
Compatibile Material Designed for garments with a moderate to loose weave containing 50% or more cotton.
Can be used on a range of fabrics containing a mix of natural & man-made fibres including Polyester (contact Epson &/or an Epson Authorised Fabric dealer for further details)
Max Thickness & Weight 25mm, 1.5kg per item
Max Print Area
Large Platen: 406 x 508mm
Standard & Medium Grooved Platen: 356 x 406mm
Small Platen: 254 x 305mm
Extra Small Platen: 178 x 203mm
Sleeve Platen: 102 x 102mm
Features
2.5” Colour LCD
Warning Buzzer
Optical Height Sensor
Interface Rear High Speed USB 2.0 & Ethernet 100Base-T/1000Base-T
Front panel USB for file storage & uploading (FAT32 format)
Memory 512 MB Main + 128MB Network
Software Included on CD: Communications Driver, EpsonNet Setup, EpsonNet Config & EpsonNet Print (CD)
Web download: Epson Garment Creator* & Photoshop Plugin, Epson Edge Dashboard (DTG Edition)*, Epson Device Admin & Firmware Updater*
* Windows & Mac Compatible. All other applications are Windows only.
Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H)
985 x 1,485 x 490 mm (39″ x 59″ x 20″)
Weight: 83 kg (183 lb)
Acoustic Noise Level
Less than 41 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Temperature
Operating: 10 ˚ to 35 ˚C (50 ˚ to 95 ˚F)
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20 – 80% (no condensation)
Electrical Requirements
Voltage: AC 100 – 240 V
Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Operating: Approx. 55 W or less
Standby Heaters On: 20 W
Sleep Mode: 10 W
Power Off: 0.5 W
Regulatory Standards UL (MT), FCC (Class A), CSA, CE, EMC
Compatible Material Designed for garments with a moderate to loose weave containing 50% or more cotton.
Can be used on a range of fabrics containing a mix of natural & man-made fibres including Polyester (contact Epson &/or an Epson Authorised Fabric dealer for further details)
Max Thickness & Weight 25mm, 1.5kg per item
Max Print Area Large Platen: 406 x 508mm
Standard & Medium Grooved Platen: 356 x 406mm
Small Platen: 254 x 305mm
Extra Small Platen: 178 x 203mm
Sleeve Platen: 102 x 102mm
Printer, Power Cord, Waste Ink Bottle, 1 x Standard Medium Platen, 1 x Standard Platen Grip Pad, 1 x Grip Pad Flattening Tool, 1 x Head Cleaning Kit, 1 x Maintenance Kit, 1 x Ink Initialisation/ Charging Unit, Set-Up Guide, Utility & User manual (CD)
Set of 250ml CMYK ink carts & 3 x Cleaning Carts
20L Cotton Pre-Treatment & 2 x 600ml White ink Carts additionally included with 5C configurations.
The ink supplied with the printer is sufficient to enable set-up, configuration and test printing; Epson recommends purchase of an additional cartridge set to enable full production. It is important to consider production needs and discuss these with your dealer prior to purchase and installation; once the machine has been set-up it is not possible to change the base configuration.
A Personal Computer will be required for installation and operation of this printing system. When using the USB direct print function files must be processed through Garment Creator first.
Designed to operate with a low-mid range PC or Macintosh with 1GB or more memory & 32GB or more storage, Mac OS 10.1 or higher / Win 7 32/64bit or higher. Web access will be required during installation and a CD-ROM drive is recommended for software/manual loading (also available via download).
A 3rd party Heat Press with adjustable temperature, pressure and timer (such as the ST-4050A) will be required.
Use of white ink and output on fabric a high level of polyester, rayon or other man-made fibres requires material to be pre-treated prior to printing. Pre-treatment liquid can be applied manually (roller or spray) however for optimum results a pre-treatment machine is recommended.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)
USB Flash Memory (Under 32GB, FAT32 format)
10/100 Ethernet
Windows 10 and 8.1, Windows Vista®, macOS 10.13 – Mac®
OS X® 10.6
After sales support is co-ordinated via Epson’s authorised dealer network. In the situation where a hardware repair is required this will be organised by your dealer and provided by Epson free on-site within metro locations (regional locations will attract additional charges).
A comprehensive 1 year warranty provides cover on all non-consumable parts (including print heads) up to their maximum rated life. It is provided conditional on the use of correct and Genuine Epson ink, appropriate cleaning and maintenance (per the user guide & as advised by Epson from time to time), following of the documented run-down process should a printer not be used for an extended period, regular cartridge agitation & timely consumption, operation with correct platen height setting, garment preparation, pre-treatment and flattening. For full details on conditions and terms, please refer to warranty section of the Epson Australia web site.
Cover can be extended up to a maximum of 5 years on-site through purchase of optional CoverPlus. CoverPlus adds additional premium service response and cover for parts which reach end of life during the coverage period and initial 1 year warranty. CoverPlus can be purchased with the printer or up to a maximum of 365 days after.
We offer several payment options at checkout, for your convenience:
Bank details for direct deposit / bank transfer will be provided at time of checkout, and also in the order confirmation email that is generated when your online order is received.
Those details are:
Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation
Account Number: 219562
BSB: 032-111
If making payment by direct deposit / bank transfer, be sure to use your order ID as the payment reference and to email a copy of the bank receipt confirming payment to orders@dtgsolutions.com.au. If the email confirmation of payment is not received, your order will ship only when funds have cleared to our bank account.
Please note that Couriers Please and Aramex collect the day following the day that booking is made. Most other courier options require booking before 11am for same day collection.
We cannot ship to PO boxes using courier services. Please select one of the Australia Post (Express Post or Parcel Post) options if you wish to ship to a PO Box.
We do our best to pack your order ready for shipping on the same (business) day once payment has been accepted. This is subject to stock availability, public holidays and weekends. Due to courier booking cut-off times, orders with a Courier shipping option received after 10am on any business day will generally be dispatched the following business day.
Orders for Couriers Please or Aramex shipping will be packed & booked on the same business day as the order is received (or next business day if received out of hours), however these carriers will not collect the parcel(s) until the business day following the booking day. Please factor this in when evaluating transit times.
Express Post or Regular Parcel Post shipping orders received by 2pm will generally be dispatched same (business) day.
Courier options (eg Couriers Please, Startrack, TNT etc) are generally a 1-2 day service to most capital cities and major regional locations within Australia, however shipments to more minor regional areas will require additional transit time.
You will be able to select from various shipping options during Checkout (before you finalise your order).
Please ensure you refer to the freight calculator to understand the cost for delivery to your postcode at Checkout.
Courier services denoted with ATL are “authority to leave” services – which means that if you select one of these shipping methods, you elect to have goods left without signature, and you accept liability of your purchased items being left at your delivery address door. It’s recommended that you consider where you will be during business hours, to ensure you put down a relevant delivery address if you have selected a Courier option. For example, if you are working, we recommend you have your order delivered to work where you can sign for receipt of delivery.
NOTE: we cannot ship to PO boxes using courier services. Please select one of the Australia Post (Express Post or Parcel Post) options if you wish to ship to a PO Box.
Parcel Post and Express Post services are provided by Australia Post.
Courier services denoted as B2B are for delivery to a Commercial address ONLY. Even if you conduct a business from your home or another residential address, this is NOT considered to be a Commercial address by the shipping companies, and additional charges may apply if you select this type of service incorrectly.
We do our absolute best to ensure that your goods are delivered to you as quickly as possible, but sometimes things do go wrong and the couriers might let us down. We hope you understand that once the goods have been collected by the couriers or lodged with the Post Office, we have no control over the parcel’s trip to you. We will, of course, help with tracking and follow up with the courier company if needed.
Of course, should it become evident after full investigation that the parcel is lost with little hope of recovery, we will replace the order.
