As reported in April, HP has made the formal introduction of its Stitch S1000 super-wide dye sublimation printer at Fespa.
The 3.2m machine, designed for high productivity and simplified operation, joins the existing HP Stitch portfolio, which includes the S300 and S500.
The Stitch portfolio has added dye-sublimation to HP’s inkjet offering, the first to do so with thermal printheads, as part of an strategy to tap rising demand for polyester-based textiles for sportswear, fast fashion, home décor and soft signage.
‘HP’s expansion into the textiles industry solidifies our commitment to making digital printing accessible to all,’ said Santi Morera, head of HP’s graphics solutions business. ‘The new super wide HP Stitch S1000 removes major complexities from dye-sub printing, with industry-leading technology and high quality prints at unrivalled speed.’
The S1000 has been designed for medium and large print service providers to boost production of textile applications in the soft signage market, including backlits, frontlits, and interior décor such as curtains, upholstery, and sofas.
It offers a maximum production speed of up to 220sqm/hr and backlit speed up to 130sqm/hr. It offers 1200dpi resolution and boasts a long-run unattended printing capability with 10 litre-capacity supplies and up to 300kg media rolls.
