Ricoh’s Ri 6000 direct-to-garment printer was announced in May and previewed at FESPA 2017
Ricoh has chosen IPEX for the formal launch of its Ri 6000 direct-to-garment printer and the neon pink toner on its Pro C7110 series of cut-sheet toner presses.
‘Partnership is important in any industry and for us is a key driver in our commitment to IPEX,’ explained Tim Carter, sales director, Commercial Print, Ricoh UK. ‘Digital technology continues to be a significant opportunity for printers, but what we have recognised is the role manufacturers such as Ricoh must play to offer genuine lifetime customer support, as printers mature with digital. IPEX therefore represents an ideal chance for visitors to network with experts, look at the sophisticated products digital can produce and understand where the profits really lie. Digital maturity, and the sophisticated products that digital can produce, is a significant opportunity for printers to increase profits.’
Suited to garments including t-shirts, sweatshirts, socks and bags, the Ricoh Ri 6000 can print on cotton-polyester blends and 100% cotton. The device is aimed at screen printers, specialist ‘direct to garment’ printers, sign & display printers, and commercial printers. Ricoh UK also fully services and supports both the Ri 3000 and Ri 6000 with an annual maintenance contract.
The Pro C7110sx will be displaying its fifth colour capability enhanced by the recent launch of the new neon pink colour option.
‘Today’s customers demand tight delivery times on short length runs,’ noted Mr Carter. ‘You need a reliable digital press that has high uptime, meets tight customer deadlines, but also handles a wide variety of applications and extend its offering with fifth colour opportunities.’
‘I believe Ricoh’s focus on customer service through its print partnership philosophy is helping to take our industry forwards and provide a long-term solution,’ commented Rob Fisher, IPEX event director 2017. ‘In addition, I am pleased to see the technologies being exhibited at the show will support printers and help provide creative solutions to increase profitability.’
