Epson unveiled its new Monna Lisa Evo Tre range and new Genesta pigment inks at the recent ITMA 2019, demonstrating the latest Epson innovations for an evolving digital textile market.
The new Monna Lisa Evo Tre range features Epson PrecisionCore Technology to offer a complete solution for all textile market needs, from large scale, high speed production to small run, on demand sample printing. At ITMA 2019, Epson showed its new Monna Lisa Evo Tre 64 and Monna Lisa Evo Tre 8, as well as its Monna Lisa Evo Tre 32 (displayed in the 16 channel configuration) and Monna Lisa Evo Tre 16.
Genesta PG-Revo are breakthrough pigment inks which provide the textile market with high rub fastness and high print quality. This assures eco-friendly performances because the fabric does not need any postprint treatment.
Epson Europe DTF EMEAR and Americas Sales & Marketing Director Paolo Crespi said, “Epson keeps on renewing and extending the Monna Lisa Evo Tre range. We presented two new Monna Lisa Evo Tre giving our customers the opportunity to meet the needs of an ever demanding textile market. The textile market is increasingly competitive and the exclusive high quality, productivity and colour fastness features offered by Epson is a way to stand out.”
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 64
The new flagship Monna Lisa Evo Tre scanning printer with 64 PrecisionCore printheads is built for high productivity (maximum printing speed of 779 sqm/h) without compromising the printing quality. Monna Lisa Evo Tre 64’s PrecisionCore technology combines quality, accuracy and speed which provides the maximum level of flexibility and reliability so that it is the right solution for a dynamic and diversified textile market.
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 64 - Key Points:
- Printheads: 64 Epson PrecisionCore Printheads, that combine quality, accuracy and speed.
- Productivity: up to 779 m2/h (600x600 dpi; 2 passes) with PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads.
- Resolution: up to 1200 dpi.
- Ink types: Genesta Acid, Reactive, Disperse and Pigment.
- Monna Lisa Evo Tre 8
With 8 PrecisionCore printheads, the Monna Lisa Evo Tre 8 is the new entry level model in the Monna Lisa Evo Tre scanning printer range. With a maximum printing speed of 265 sqm/h, Monna Lisa Evo Tre 8 is suitable for printing samples by delivering high quality for an affordable price. This new Monna Lisa Evo Tre series model can be upgraded (at the factory) to 16 printheads, while maintaining the high versatility available in all Epson industrial textile solution machines.
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 8 - Key Points:
- Printheads: 8 Epson PrecisionCore Printheads, that combine quality, accuracy and speed.
- Productivity: up to 265 sqm/h (300x600dpi; 1 pass) with PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads.
- Resolution: up to 1200 dpi.
- Ink types: Genesta Acid, Reactive, Disperse and Pigment.
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 32
With its 32 PrecisionCore printheads, Monna Lisa Evo Tre 32 is available in standard 8 colours or 16 channel configuration (two types 8+8 or 16 channels). The 16 channel Monna Lisa Evo Tre 32 is the first digital textile printer to handle up to 16 different colours. The model includes an external rack capable of housing up to 16 different Genesta Acid ink packs, which is positioned wherever is most convenient. This allows the printer to use a wide range of colours, including special colours or custom treatments.
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 32 - Key Points:
- Printheads: 32 Epson PrecisionCore Printheads, that combine quality, accuracy and speed.
- Productivity: standard 8 colour configuration up to 692 sqm/h (300x600dpi, 1 pass); 16 channel configuration up to 440 sqm/h (300x600 dpi).
- Resolution: up to 1200dpi.
- Ink types: Genesta Acid, Reactive, Disperse and Pigment.
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 16
With its 16 PrecisionCore printheads, Monna Lisa Evo Tre 16 offers high quality and productivity for the high-quality textile market. The flexibility is assured thanks to Acid, Reactive, Disperse and Pigment inks that are available in 3 or 10 litres capacities.
Monna Lisa Evo Tre 16 - Key Points:
- Printheads: 16 Epson PrecisionCore Printheads, that combine quality, accuracy and speed.
- Productivity: up to 404 sqm/h (300x600 dpi; 1 pass) with its PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads.
- Resolution: up to 1200 dpi.
- Ink types: Genesta Acid, Reactive, Disperse and Pigment.
Genesta PG-Revo Pigment Inks
New breakthrough Genesta PG-Revo pigment ink provides industry-standard dry and wet rub fastness in deep shades (same results as traditional printing according to ISO 105 X12) without post-treatment of fabric by faster chemical and physical bonding characteristics and allows for high-quality printing on a wide range of fabric types and applications including fast growing on-demand fashion and home textile markets. PG-Revo ink does not consume water in the post printing process, which makes it very environmentally friendly. PG-Revo inks can be also applied on fabrics without pre-treatment, further boosting their eco-friendly performances.
The all-inclusive textile digital printing system features state-of-the art textile printing technology, Epson PrecisionCore printheads and Genesta inks, which offer maximum results based upon Epson technology and fabric treatment expertise. This system finds its highest expression in Monna Lisa Evo Tre series – the successful range of industrial printers and a reference for the high-quality textile printing sector.
