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GARMENT DECORATION
• Easier maintenance – The Versacamm is a self-
maintaining automatic machine. No operator
profiling, and direct print hot-folders for both Mac maintenance required on a daily basis
and PC. The file and chosen setting are then sent • No odour – no special extraction/ventilation
to the Versacamm, which will produce print only, involved
cut only (used mainly for vinyl) or print and cut (for • Environmentally friendly – can be disposed of
transfers). more easily
Xpres offers a range of materials to be used in It is necessary to use a Solvent/Eco Solvent ink
conjunction with the Versacamm, dependant upon in wide format machines such as the Versacamm Versacamm enable you to have the ability to
the intended use. due to the nature of the materials that are used. If, produce very cost effective one off or low volume
Transfers for dark garments whether it is a for instance, a dye/pigment based ink was used on transfers in addition to larger runs of fine detail
single colour or full colour image, are best printable sign vinyl, the ink would simply sit on the transfers.
produced using Inkjet dark, that gives a matt finish surface of the material without drying. The solvent Typically, the cost of ink and materials to print a
or colour cut, which produces a semi matt finish. within the Versacamm ink penetrates the surface full colour breast pocket logo is just £0.06p. A
Transfers to go onto white or light coloured of the material instead. chest print for a dark coloured garment using
garments, should be created using Solvent light This machine creates up to 1440dpi resolution, colour cut would cost around £0.30 whilst a
matt or Solvent light glossy. which produces crisp, sharp text and vivid transfer for a white or pastel coloured garment
For decorating nylon (100% or slightly less) consistent coloured images even on the smallest costs £0.20 using the solvent light material.
Nylo print and Dark jet are the two main materials graphics and the biggest photographic images. The
that are most effective when personalising a wide integrated cutter also allows film to be cut at an For further information, or to arrange an
range of clothing and accessories, such as impressive 300mm a second and is equally appointment for a demonstration,
sportswear, workwear, promotional wear, competent cutting fine text and graphics. contact Xpres on 01332 85 50 85.Visit the website
corporatewear, jackets, bags, caps, umbrellas and The production costs achievable with the at www.xpres.co.uk
more.
The benefits
Many garment decorators already incorporate
some form of digital transfer system but also invest
in a Versacamm because it enables them to do a
large run of transfers by printing and cutting with
no need to feed the sheets individually from
printer to cutter, therefore making the process less
time consuming and labour intensive.
By investing in a Versacamm you can add
another dimension to your business by offering
new services additional to your everyday business.
Many garment decorators or screen printers who
have a Versacamm can cross-sell to their
customers, for example signage, vehicle wraps and
banners.
A key benefit of the Versacamm VP300 is that
you can change the ink cartridge mid-print without
any affect on the output.
The Versacamm uses an ‘Eco Solvent’ ink.
These give the same results as a true solvent ink
but with added advantages of:
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