Anyone making the trip across to Berlin for FESPA (6th-9th May 2025) will be able to take in the EMEA debut of Mimaki’s new Tx330 Series textile printers, aiming to drive the transformation of the textile industry towards waterless prints.
Mimaki Tx330 1800 direct to textile waterless press - see it at FESPA
The two new TX330-1800 and Tx330-1800B direct-to-textile printers - for the textile and apparel markets respectively – are able to print on a variety of materials with minimal wastewater. In contrast to conventional textile printing processes that require pre- and post-processing equipment, the Tx330 Series streamlines production into a more space-efficient solution – ideal for users with limited space.
The printers are equipped with dual ink set capability to switch between textile pigment inks and dye sublimation inks, further diversifying application possibilities. Unlike conventional dye inks, these solutions simplify the process with a straightforward printing and heat fixation procedure, which also helps to minimise the production footprint by eliminating the need for water supply, drainage and wastewater treatment.
Tx330-1800B uses a belt conveyor to print on stretchy, thick, and thin fabrics
The Tx330-1800 accommodates printing on fabric and paper in one machine, ideal when producing textile signage and interior fabrics. Meanwhile, the Tx330-1800B uses a space-saving belt conveyor to stably print on stretchy, thick, and thin fabrics commonly used for apparel, facilitating short-run and varied apparel production in small spaces (e.g. offices, schools, retail outlets).
With industrial water pollution being an endemic challenge for traditional textile dyeing, the Tx330 Series use of textile pigment and dye sublimation processes removes the need for the large amounts of water typically required in post-processing, creating a more resource efficient process with almost no water used at all, while also reducing energy consumption.
Mimaki is confident that there is no compromise in colour quality with the Tx330 engine facilitating a smooth gradation expression and high-density print capability.
The new printers also come with the latest version TxLink5 RIP software, specifically designed to improve workflow in environments with multiple printers.
