Description
High-performance, versatile 4-color digital dye-sublimation printer
Maximize productivity for your business with the high-performance SureColor F6470 digital printer. This versatile 44″ dye-sublimation transfer printer generates 4-color output at speeds up to 820 square feet per hour1, quickly and efficiently producing high-quality images that are ideal for promotional products, apparel, home décor, soft signage and more. The versatile SureColor F6470 features a 1.33″ PrecisionCore® MicroTFP printhead with Nozzle Verification Technology (NVT), for exceptional and consistent print quality. And, with an integrated ink pack system utilizing 1.6-liter UltraChrome® DS Ink packs, it continuously delivers astounding image quality with rich color saturation and contrast. Designed with ease of use in mind, the intuitive SureColor F6470 comes with a 4.3″ touchscreen control panel, an easily accessible maintenance area, a built-in cutter for roll-to-sheet convenience and a media take-up reel system for unattended printing. Streamline your workflow with included powerful Epson Edge® Print software, featuring Adobe® PDF Print Engine, and live monitoring of your printer fleet with Epson® Cloud Solution PORT2. The SureColor F6470 features front-loading media and is optimized for Epson DS Transfer Paper, comprising Universal, Rigid Photo Optimized, Adhesive Textile and Multipurpose paper types. The printer comes with a 1-year limited onsite warranty, giving you peace of mind with Epson’s world-class service and support.
The Epson SureColor F6470 44″ Dye Sublimation Printer is one of two Dye Sub 44-inch printers that Epson has currently available which also includes the Epson F6470H Printer. Both of these Epson dye sub printers use the same printing platform with the F6470 using a standard CMYK inkset and the F6470H adding 2 more colors for a total of a 6-color inkset. The F6470’s four colors and high density black generate great images with incredible contrast but if you need expanded gamut or smoother gradations you may want to consider the F6470H.
The SureColor F6470 has a new design compared to its predecessors, the F6200 and F6370. The biggest differences include the integrated bulk ink pack system – no more messy or time-consuming refilling of the inks. Just quickly replace the ink pack and go. The F6470 also includes an auto media take-up reel to wind up the prints as they come out of the printer. It also adds a user maintenance panel section for easy access to clean the station and replace the head wiper system.
As we mentioned before the Epson F6470 is a 4-color printer using the standard CMYK inks. See below to compare it with the options for the Epson F6470H ink configurations.
The Epson SureColor F6470 printer uses Epson’s UltraChrome DS Ink technology. Consisting of CMYK (plus the others for the H option) and utilizing a high density black, these inks offer a wide color range and deep blacks for excellent dynamic range and contrast. These inks conform to Oeko-Tex ECO PASSPORT standards (when applied to fabric and fixed appropriately). They are safe for adults, children, and babies. Epson F6470 Inks come in 1.6L (1600ml) individual packs, are sold as twin packs per color and can be purchased here. These large 1600ml packs mean less time changing out inks as well as less plastic and waste for the environment when compared to ink cartridges.
The F6470 utilizes the latest printhead technology from Epson which is an industrial design featuring 1200dpi, variable droplet size resolution. It reduces nozzle clogs with its built-in nozzle verification technology (NVT) by constantly monitoring nozzle health and adjusts to compensate with other nozzles. This reduces user intervention when it comes to head cleanings. That said, the SureColor F6470 allows the end user to manually access the capping and wiper station for cleaning those areas. The Epson F6470 only requires around 5 minutes of manual maintenance per month.
The Epson SureColor F6470 printer has outstanding print speeds for all different applications including t-shirts, sportswear, fashion, signage, textiles, and more. Your RIP software, including the bundled Epson Edge RIP, can print at different quality modes (passes) which influence the speed and production of the printer. Below is a general representation of the speeds vs. quality modes of the Epson F6470.
Epson provides a complete, end to end solution for creating dye sublimation transfers. The printer, the ink, the software, and the paper. Their line of dye sublimation paper includes a wide range of types for different applications. Epson DS Transfer Universal is a great medium-weight paper (80gsm) meant for all around applications including hard and textile substrates. Epson DS Transfer Multi Purpose is a heavier weight paper which can take heavier ink loads for all around applications on hard and soft blanks. Epson DS Transfer Photo Paper is optimized for hard substrates and delivers very high resolution and detail, especially on Chromaluxe aluminum panels. Epson DS Transfer Adhesive Textile paper is ideal for piece/sheet transfer applications for high end and accurate, sharp transfers to fabric and textiles. Finally, Epson DS Transfer Production Paper is a lighter weight workhorse paper for roll to roll, large-volume production applications.
The Epson SureColor F6470 44″ Dye Sub printer comes included with a 1 year, on-site warranty and additional years of warranty can be purchased to extend the warranty for up to a total of 5 years. If you are considering a warranty, it is most cost effective to purchase the extended warranty at the same time that you purchase the printer as Epson offers those plans at a significantly lower price. You can shop for Epson F6470 extended warranties here.
Call DTG today at 800.681.0024 to discuss this power-house new dye sublimation printer from Epson. We can bundle this printer with the ideal heat press solution for whatever your needs may be. Whether it’s a roll to roll calendar press or large GeoKnight clamshell press for Chromaluxe aluminum panels.
Epson SureColor F6470 Specs.pdf
