RICOH Ri 1000X Textile Printer
Direct to Garment Printer
Now with enhanced DTF printing capability
The perfect DTG and DTF textile printer for print shops and T-shirt businesses is now even better with the new and improved Ri 1000X. Print on virtually any garment and unconventional area with Direct to Film (DTF) printing for greater color brightness and less ink consumption.
Refreshing our award-winning
DTG/DTF printer for better ROI and productivity
Lower operational cost
Starting or expanding your T-shirt printing business has never been easier. Ricoh brings more features to print higher value garments with less ink so you see better ROI faster.
Higher productivity
Get from design to print in record time. Print full-color graphics in under 27 seconds and with walk-up readiness and quick-change platens, print on virtually any garment in seconds.
One-stop DTG/DTF shop
Whether you're new to DTG/DTF or an expert, get dedicated support, onsite training, and any accessories you need like platens, pretreatment, and heat presses to start selling quickly.
Built for higher performance and value
We've refreshed our award-winning garment printer, Ri 1000, with the new and improved Ri 1000x.
With higher image quality, more accurate colors, and automated setup and maintenance,
the Ri 1000X easily outperforms its competitors.
High-performance print heads
The RICOH Ri 1000X is equipped with the leading genuine Ricoh print heads designed for speed, precision, and durability. The result is gorgeous, high-resolution print quality with minimal maintenance.
High-performance print heads
The RICOH Ri 1000X is equipped with the leading genuine Ricoh print heads designed for speed, precision, and durability. The result is gorgeous, high-resolution print quality with minimal maintenance.
Print previews via
overhead viewport
Monitor the printing process from beginning to end. Top window design allows you to view your print job in real time.
Print previews via
overhead viewport
Monitor the printing process from beginning to end. Top window design allows you to view your print job in real time.
Interactive 7" touchscreen with smart alerts
The large 7” touchscreen boasts a vibrant, full-color display with an upgraded graphical interface, intuitive controls, and a built-in interactive operation guide that provides smart alerts and maintenance reminders.
Interactive 7" touchscreen with smart alerts
The large 7” touchscreen boasts a vibrant, full-color display with an upgraded graphical interface, intuitive controls, and a built-in interactive operation guide that provides smart alerts and maintenance reminders.
Sharp and vibrant images
Wow your customers with eye-popping prints. The RICOH Ri 1000X offers brighter, more accurate colors and higher image resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.
Sharp and vibrant images
Wow your customers with eye-popping prints. The RICOH Ri 1000X offers brighter, more accurate colors and higher image resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.
Strengthened platen drive + Easy table adjustment
Printing higher-quality images on your garment with improved support for the platen drive to suppress vibration. Quickly switch between thin or thick fabrics, thanks to our unique optical sensor technology and precise table height adjustment.
Strengthened platen drive + Easy table adjustment
Printing higher-quality images on your garment with improved support for the platen drive to suppress vibration. Quickly switch between thin or thick fabrics, thanks to our unique optical sensor technology and precise table height adjustment.
Simplified cleaning and ink supply management
Now you only need one type of cleaning cartridge for CMYK and white colors to perform maintenance. The Ri 1000X will also use the same white cartridge instead of two.
Simplified cleaning and ink supply management
Now you only need one type of cleaning cartridge for CMYK and white colors to perform maintenance. The Ri 1000X will also use the same white cartridge instead of two.
Enjoy with our next generation RICOH Ri 1000X direct to garment printer superior image quality and effortless operation.
Whether you need to fulfill an order for hundreds of customized t-shirts or a single, highly personalized one-off, printing custom garments requires only three easy steps: design, print, and cure.
Design
If you can design it, you can print it. Create your graphic using your favorite design software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or CorelDRAW. If you prefer, you also can print graphics accepted from customers or other designers as long as they submit the image in PNG, JPG, or TIFF formats.
Once you have your image, prepare for print using the included ColorGATE software. Ricoh’s RIP software options help you get the perfect print by allowing you to position and fine-tune the image for the specific garment style and color.
Whether you are printing on light garments or dark garments, an adult-size t-shirt or extra-small infant onesie, the RICOH Ri 1000X creates gorgeous, eye-popping prints quickly. Our water-based inks are not only environmentally friendly and cost effective, but they also allow you to print on both natural fabrics and synthetic blends like 100% light poly.
When you’re ready, simply load your garment and send your file directly to the printer or to a USB drive for convenient printing.
Cure
Once your print is complete, it is essential to cure the ink into the fabric to ensure a long-lasting printed garment that is easy to clean in a regular washing machine, less likely to fade, feels soft, and resists cracking when stretched. Cure your printed garment using a heat press or tunnel dryer.
RICOH Ri 1000X a DTG & DTF machine
While DTG printing produces high-quality full size prints with brilliant colors and an incredibly soft hand feel, DTF printing definitely has some benefits that make it the perfect addition for your garment printing business.
Design
Once you have your image, prepare for print using the included ColorGATE software. Ricoh’s RIP software options help you get the perfect print by allowing you to position and fine-tune the image for the specific garment style and color.
And for DTF the only thing you have to change here is the layering order into C -> W, reduce the white amount and mirror your motif.
GOOD TO KNOW
DTF requires less white ink – about 40% white versus 200% white for DTG printing. White ink tends to be the most expensive since more of it is used, so reducing the amount of white ink used for your prints can be quite a money saver.
Place a DTF film on the printer and set the distance between the plate and the print head as small as possible. Now you can start the printing process.
During subsequent printing, the CMYK colors are applied first, followed immediately by a white top layer.
TIP: In the case of smaller motifs, of course, several graphics can also be printed on one film (e.g. to save space using the container function) and later cut out individually and transferred to the fabric.
Powdering
The wet ink must be powdered with a hotmelt adhesive.
There are several ways to do this. For beginners, it is enough to do this manually. Sprinkle the powder evenly on the motif and then shake the film gently to remove excess powder.
TIP: The excess powder can be reused without any problems.
Cure
Once your print is complete and powdered with adhesive glue, it has to be cured in an oven or under a heat press by hovering. Curing time and temperature will vary depending on the adhesive, film and ink.
Easy Application
The transfers are now ready to be pressed onto the chosen product. With DTF you can place your design on hard-to-reach or awkward surfaces and have a wide variety of materials like cotton, nylon, treated leather, polyester, 50/50 blends.
TIP: You can also prepare the transfers and store them for up to 6 months.
Getting a perfect print on the garment of your choice is easy with the help of Ricoh’s RIP software. Use ColorGATE Productionserver, included with your RICOH direct-to-garment printer, for advanced functionality and vibrant, accurate colors. The optional Spark Design Software allows you to personalize your graphics.
ColorGATE
Enjoy industry-leading color management technology with ColorGATE RIP Software.
Vibrant
Enjoy bright, rich color and achieve retail-quality prints that pop! ColorGATE makes it easy to create custom apparel that your customers will love.
Fast
Spend less time ripping and more time printing. ColorGATE delivers faster processing time for converting your images into printable files.
ColorGATE System Requirements
SPECS | ColorGATE Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
Recommended Graphics Application | PhotoShop/Illustrator/CorelDraw/Action Illustrated |
Compatible File Formats | TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, AI, BMP |
Required Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Pro, Enterprise), Microsoft Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple macOS with Parallels Desktop |
Installation & Operation | USB port for hardware dongle required; LAN adapter, TCP/IP for network access required, software-based licenses require internet access (the software must connect to license server approximately once per day) |
Interfaces | Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, FireWire |
CPU | Intel Core i3-2100 / Athlon II X2 340 |
RAM | 4GB |
Free Disk Space | 120 GB |
Unlock your creative potential with the RICOH Ri 1000X
Feature | Ricoh Ri 1000X |
|---|---|
Print Head Technology | Ricoh piezo-electric drop-on-demand inkjet |
Ink Chambers/Nozzles per Chamber | 4 Ricoh print heads 8 channels / 192 nozzles per channel |
Resolution Settings | Super Speed: 600×300 dpi / 2 pass *NEW* Speed: 600×600 dpi / 4 pass Fine: 600×600 dpi / 8 pass Extra Fine: 600×600 dpi / 9 pass *NEW* Superfine: 1200×1200 dpi / 16 pass (maximum) |
Typical Print Speeds (254 x 203 mm CMYK graphic on a light garment) | Speed Mode: 27 seconds Fine Mode: 42 seconds |
Printable Area | Up to 40,6 cm x 49,8 cm |
Ink Delivery System | Advanced closed-loop delivery system; Auto ink circulation system for white channels |
Printable Substrates | 100 % cotton and high-cotton blends; 100 % light poly, up to 50/50 dark poly, wood and canvas. Hats, shoes and other extended media options |
Table Height Adjustment | Precision manual table height adjustment up to 3,0 cm |
Maintenance Features | Precise ink monitoring, auto ink maintenance system, automated print head cleaning, power purge system to help fill and remove ink from system |
Operating Environment | 15 °C to 32 °C, Humidity 45-80 % RH, non-condensing humidifier recommended |
Dimensions | 48 cm H x 132,5 cm L x 86 cm W |
Weight | 110 kg |
Curing Temperatures and Times – Heat Press (conveyor times vary) | Light shirt (CMYK only): 180 C, 40 seconds Dark shirt (white ink): 165 C, 90 seconds |
Pretreatment | Genuine Ricoh-approved pretreatment formulas. |
Standard Table | Medium (Included) 32 x 45,7 cm |
Optional Platens | Large : 40,6 x 49,8 cm Small : 26,6 x 33 cm |
Recommended Graphics Application | Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW |
Supported File Types | TIFF, PNG, JPG, BMP, PSB, PSD (PDF, PS, EPS are supported for non-bundled editions) |
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Texgraff is a division of Multisystem Technology based in U.A.E, for Garment Decoration, Textile Printing and Sublimation solutions. We specialize in sales, marketing, support and wholesale distribution of premium computer graphics technologies to reseller channels throughout the Middle East and Africa.
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