Can’t decide which direct to garment (DTG) printer is right for your business? Then join Ricoma CEO Henry Ma as he explores the differences between the RICOH Ri 1000 and RICOH Ri 2000 DTG printers.
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Timestamps
1:24 What is DTG Printing
2:21 Comparison Breakdown
2:40 Efficiency Similarities:
5:02 Efficiency Differences
6:51 Profitability Similarities
8:20 Profitability Differences
If you follow Ricoma International on any of our social media channels, you’ve probably heard that we’ve recently added the RICOH Ri 2000 Direct to Garment (DTG) Printer to our product line.
In this episode of Apparel Academy, we’ll be looking at a few of the key differences and similarities between the RICOH Ri 1000 and RICOH Ri 2000 to help you decide which printer best suits your business' needs.
First, let’s look at what direct to garment (DTG) printing actually is.
DTG printing is the process by which a printer can print a design directly onto a garment without the need for transfer paper. First, pre-treat your garment with pre-treatment liquid. Next, use a heat press to dissolve the pre-treatment liquid so that it can be cured into your fabric. After that, load your pre-treated garment into your Ricoh DTG printer and press print. Once your printer is done, simply heat press your garment one more time to bind the ink to your fabric.
Now, let’s see how these printers compare in terms of efficiency and profitability.
In terms of efficiency, the RICOH Ri 1000 and RICOH Ri 2000 have a lot in common. Since both have self-maintenance features – including an intelligent self-cleaning and white ink circulation system – both printers are always ready at any given time to print. Both also boast a quick-change platen feature as well as direct to film (DTF) printing capability. More on this later!
Where these printers differ in terms of efficiency is in speed and ease of maintenance. The RICOH Ri 1000 can print a 10 x 8 graphic on a tee-shirt in under 28 seconds. Thanks to its dual carriage print system, the RICOH Ri 2000 can do the same size graphic in under 10 seconds. The RICOH Ri 2000 also offers an automatic platen height adjusting system and comes with a special head cleaning jig that you can use to clean the machine automatically.
For profitability, both have a very healthy profit margin of around $20 per garment. Also, since both printers have DTF print capability, you can print a design from film onto a garment that hasn’t been pre-treated. Not only does this allow you to save money on pre-treating supplies, but you’ll also be spared the pain of having to invest money in a separate DTF printer.
Where these printers differ in terms of profitability is in the initial cost. The Ri 2000 has a higher up-front cost than the RICOH Ri 1000 – meaning that you’ll have to print more garments each day to re-coop your initial investment. However, because the RICOH Ri 2000 can print garments much faster, you can process larger orders more quickly – maximizing your turnaround times and overall profitability.
