Epson Redefines Textile Printing With A Single- Step Digital Press That Integrates Pre And Post Treatment During Ink Application
Epson’s Monna Lisa ML-13000, new single-step textile press, pioneers a one-step printing process, integrating pre-treatment and post-treatment with the ink application, setting a new standard for efficiency and sustainability in the industry.
The ML-13000 fundamentally changes the pigment textile printing workflow.
By applying a special fluid under and over each ink dot simultaneously during the printing pass, it eliminates the need for separate pre-treatment and post-treatment stages.
This streamlined approach drastically reduces water consumption, production time, and operational complexity, addressing key challenges faced by textile manufacturers today.
The innovative technology ensures that one day, all pigment printing will likely adopt this highly efficient method.
This breakthrough addresses the growing market demand for more sustainable and responsive production methods.
By consolidating multiple steps into one, the ML-13000 not only speeds up the entire printing process but also significantly lowers the environmental footprint associated with traditional textile finishing.
This allows businesses to respond more quickly to market trends while adhering to stricter environmental standards.
"The ML-13000 represents a monumental leap forward for the textile industry," said Epson. "We are not just presenting a new printer; we are introducing a new, more sustainable way of working. By removing the need for separate treatment processes, we are enabling our customers to achieve high-quality results faster and with a much lower environmental impact, which is a critical advantage in today's market."
Its advanced technology ensures vibrant colours and sharp details, consistent with the high standards expected from the Monna Lisa series, while offering unparalleled operational efficiency.
About the ML 13000
252 sqm/h at 300x600 dpi, 131 sqm/h at 600x600 dpi: speed meets versatility for all-in-one printing that allows you to set up your business in a limited space and with minimal training.
With its thirteen Precision Core Micro TFP heads, the Monna Lisa ML-13000 prints in a single step, guaranteeing vivid colours, superior quality and increased durability.
To be even smarter, Epson has created RIP: smart software that allows you to control the intensity of chemical processes during pre- and post-treatment, reducing the risks of fabric stiffening.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world.
The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle.
Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
