Roland Texart Range

Roland Texart is a range of large format dye-sublimation printers which can produce vibrant colours on a wide range of materials. With the RT640 base model, the printing is always done onto transfer paper which is then applied to the final product using a heat press. Any image can be transferred in this way to fabrics including polyester, mixed polyester/cotton, lycra or nylon, as well as polyester coated surfaces and pre-treated metals. For smaller items, any of the heat presses supplied by TechSoft can be used. For large rolls of fabric, a calendar heat press is required (supplied separately).

The enhanced RT640M dye-sublimation printer also has the ability to print directly onto single or double-sided pre-coated polyester fabrics such as flag polyester, mesh, backlit, voile, block out and banners. To “finish” the transfer a Calendar Reactivator Oven is required (supplied separately).

Sublimation is when a solid changes into a gas and back to a solid without going through a liquid stage. Once the ink is on the special transfer paper, the heat and pressure of the heat press causes the ink to turn into gas which then transfers into the fibres. The gas cools, returns to a solid state, and forms a permanent bond with polymer fibres. The result is an extremely durable and light-resistant print which is washable and requires no further finishing.

The Texart range of dye-sublimation printers is a cost-effective solution for users wanting to enter the textile printing sector, offering versatility of production with a relatively low investment and a fast return for that investment by selling personalised goods. Colleges and Universities with a Textile department are sure to benefit from one of these printers which will enable students to design their own images to transfer onto fabric, and subsequently incorporate into garments.

There are three ink configurations to choose between (N.B. the configuration cannot be changed at a later date):

Option 1: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Produces vivid colours with rich blacks and sharp details.

Option 2: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Orange and Violet
The addition of Orange and Violet ink delivers an extremely wide gamut, with bright reds, intense oranges and deep purples, while Light Cyan and Light Magenta offer subtle graduations and delicate skin tones.

Option 3: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Violet, Fluorescent Yellow and Fluorescent Pink
The Fluorescent Pink and Yellow ink produces hundreds of vivid fluorescent colours and soft pastel shades for fashionable sportswear, décor and eye-catching signs.