Ricoh will be demonstrating next generation textile on demand production versatility at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, Europe’s premier exhibition for screen, digital, wide format, and textile printing, Messe Berlin, from May 6 to 9.
Meeting the high volume digital production demands of industrial markets will be the RICOH Pro™ D1600 DTF system. Ricoh’s industrial printheads help it achieve speeds in excess of 20 sqm per hour for media widths of up to 1300mm film.
Presenting opportunities in production on polyester fabrics for apparel decorators and designers alike is Ricoh’s Ri 4000 DTG printer. The system’s inbuilt pre-treatment process facilitates consistent, vibrant, and efficient industrial garment printing at an affordable price.
These systems incorporate Ricoh inkjet technology designed to deliver speed, versatility, durability, and accurate fluid deposition, with minimal maintenance. While ensuring the effective management of consistent and reliable colour accuracy is ColorGATE (a Ricoh company) Productionserver Version 24 which will be driving all textile devices on show.
Furthermore, the textile systems support just in time, on demand, local production capabilities that reduce waste, maximise resources, and eliminate unnecessary transportation.
Ricoh will also expand on how its Valvejet technology aligns with the industrial painting and coating market’s need for higher viscosity fluids and throw distances along with larger drop sizes. Demonstrating the possibilities will be Ricoh’s industrial tyre printing solution developed for the high end customisation market.
Focus will also be on the R & D developer community where collaboration between suppliers can facilitate fast time to market. Printheads, drive electronics, drop watching, and curing are key elements in a fragmented supply chain and Ricoh will advise visitors on navigating this complex process.
Graham Kennedy, General Manager, Industrial Solutions, Ricoh Printing Solutions Europe, says: “Ricoh technology powers a wide range of industrial solutions and we are looking forward to demonstrating real life applications at FESPA. The potential for innovative development with partners and clients is limitless.”
