Epson to Showcase UV, DTF and Dye-Sublimation Innovations at The Print Show and The Sign Show 2026
Birmingham, UK – August 2026 – Epson UK has announced its participation in The Print Show and The Sign Show 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the NEC Birmingham.
Visitors to the Epson stand will have the opportunity to explore the company's latest professional printing technologies through live demonstrations, gaining direct insight into how UV, Direct-to-Film (DTF), dye-sublimation and signage solutions can unlock new revenue streams and support business growth.
Each has been engineered to help print providers diversify their service offerings, improve productivity, and capitalise on emerging market opportunities across personalised products, garment decoration, promotional merchandise, soft signage and retail graphics.
Chris Davies, Head of Product Marketing C&I at Epson Europe, said, "The UK print and sign sectors continue to evolve rapidly, with customers seeking new ways to diversify revenues through personalisation, textile decoration and value-added applications. At The Print Show and The Sign Show 2026, we'll demonstrate how Epson technology helps businesses enter new markets, improve efficiency and deliver exceptional quality across a wide range of applications."
The SureColor V4000, Epson's compact A1+ UV flatbed printer, is designed to make high-quality UV production accessible to a broader range of businesses, supporting applications from promotional merchandise and personalised gifts to packaging mock-ups and short-run signage.
Epson will also demonstrate the SureColor V7000, which extends these capabilities to larger-format applications, including retail décor, exhibition graphics and premium signage.
In garment decoration, Epson's SureColor G9000 DTF printer will demonstrate the potential for vibrant, durable transfers across fashion, sportswear, promotional clothing and workwear.
As demand for short-run and personalised production continues to rise, the G9000 positions print providers to offer flexible and profitable services without compromising on quality.
For those exploring soft signage, customised merchandise and promotional products, the SureColor F300 offers a compact, accessible entry point into professional dye-sublimation production.
Its versatility spans mugs, photo products, sports accessories and more.
Epson will also present one of its broadest signage portfolios to date, featuring the SureColor S8100 and SureColor S9100, delivering high-impact output across a wide range of demanding applications.
Epson will exhibit at Hall 1, Stand S130, throughout all three days of the event.
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Birmingham, UK – August 2026 – Epson has announced its participation in The Print Show and The Sign Show 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the NEC Birmingham.
Visitors to the Epson stand will have the opportunity to explore the company's latest professional printing technologies through live demonstrations, gaining direct insight into how UV, Direct-to-Film (DTF), dye-sublimation and signage solutions can unlock new revenue streams and support business growth.
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