Printing Innovation Asia Issue 5 2021
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New edition Stitch S1000 printer for soft signage and Interior Décor • Take on more: Improve application range with next level versatility and backlit saturation on direct-to-fabric • Work faster: Boost productivity with short start-up times1 and speeds of up to 2370 ft²/hr (220 m²/hr)2 • Take control: Simplified operation lets you run your print business virtually anytime, anywhere with HP PrintOS and the HP Configuration Center
professionals to confidently leave the device to print unattended.
HP has announced the latest addition to its HP Stitch portfolio to help print service providers (PSPs) diversify their soft signage and interior décor offerings, as well as meet more challenging customer needs. The updated 126-inch HP Stitch S1000 is designed to offer high quality with greater versatility and smooth operation.
& Dry system3ensure deep blacks, vivid colors and extreme resolution to deliver work of the highest-quality.
"The new HP Stitch S1000 will allow PSPs to expand their dye-sub production versatility even further and say yes to ambitious projects, as well as demanding and innovative applications,” said Oscar Vidal, Large Format Global Business Strategy Director, HP. "With the large format industry set for a progressive year, HP’s latest Stitch device ensures soft signage and interior decoration professionals are able to handle a diverse range of customer needs, safe in the knowledge they have the technology to deliver.”
Work faster HP Stitch S1000 is designed to provide rapid turnaround production start-up times4 and speeds of up to 2370 ft²/ hr (220 m²/hr)5. Additionally, it also offers the possibility to double the through put on substrates of up to 63 inches (1.6m) with dual roll accessory. The Smart Nozzle Compensation system and Optical Media Advance Sensor Plus work together to ensure reliable image quality while operating at pace. With an additional integrated aerosol and vapor extraction system, meeting tight deadlines has never been easier.
Take on more The highly versatile new HP Stitch S1000 gives users the option to print directly to fabric or onto transfer paper, simplifying workflows without compromising on results - while 1200 native dpi printheads and HP’s Drop
A newly incorporated contact heater offers enhanced backlit saturation performance on direct-to-fabric jobs, meaning colors appear brighter and more vivid than ever before.
User-replaceable printheads and HP preventative maintenance support6 helps increase uptime, while spreader rollers, 10-liter ink supplies and rolls up to 600lb (300kg) allow print
Take control Combined with the HP PrintOS app7, print operations are easily controlled anywhere, anytime – while also allowing PSPs to make data-driven decisions. If working with a fleet, the HP Configuration Center ensures jobs are distributed efficiently for maximum productivity, with a builtin spectrophotometer providing color consistency across fleet. Tests show that in 40% less time, a single operator can easily load both transfer and textile rolls - enabled by features including automatic media tension adjustment, simple media path, automatic and optimized printhead cleaning, and a device warm-up process that occurs in parallel with loading. Gain a sustainability edge The updated HP Stitch S1000 uses ECO PASSPORT certified dye sublimation inks, a standard that verifies the safety of chemical products used in the textile and leather industry.9 The device also benefits from HP’s free and convenient printhead recycling scheme, via the HP Planet Partners initiative. Meanwhile, the outer carton of a S1000 ink cartridge is made from cardboard and can be recycled locally - part of HP’s goal of creating a more circular, low-carbon economy.
