Epson SureColor F9330

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SC-F9330 Product Overview
High-Speed Roll-to-Roll Production Printer
New Precision Media Feeding
- Higher Reliability with linear accuracy +/- 0.15%
- Support media as thin as 40 gsm

Dual PrecisionCore TFP print head

- High production speeds as fast as 60.1 sqm/hr

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New Automated Maintenance with User-
Replaceable Fabric Printhead Wiper
- Less manual maintenance required and
higher reliability

UltraChrome DS ink with HDK

CISS Ink Tank 3 liters per color
- For continuous printing

High accuracy auto take up reel system

- Take-up winding accuracy +/- 2.5mm to ensure
reliable Roll-to-Roll calendar production

Post-heater
- Expedited ink drying
Product Comparison
FY17 List Price (w/ RIP) US$25,995 US$16,595 US$8,595

Spec SC-F9330 SC-F7270 SC-F6270

Printer Width 64” 44”

Print head Type Epson PrecisionCore TFP Epson PrecisionCore TFP Epson PrecisionCore TFP
Configuration Dual Single
Ink Technology Epson UltraChrome DS ink
Ink Color CMY + HDK
Ink Tank Capacity 1.5L x2 /each color 1.5 L/each color
Print Speed Draft - 1 pass 108.6 m2/h 58.9 m2/h 63.4 m2/h
Production - 2 pass 60.1 m2/h 30.3 m2/h 30.4 m2/h
Production - 3 pass 44.1 m2/h 22.2 m2/h 22.7 m2/h
Production - 4 pass 29.9 m2/h 16.2 m2/h 15.8 m2/h
High Quality - 5 pass 27.7 m2/h
High Quality - 6 pass 20.7 m2/h 11.1 m2/h 11.2 m2/h
High Quality - 8 pass 15.6 m2/h 8.2 m2/h 8.3 m2/h
Take-up Reel Yes
Auto Cutter Yes
After Heater Yes
Product Comparison
FY17 List Price (w/ RIP) US$25,995 US$25,595

Spec SC-F9330 SC-F9270

Printer Width 64”

Print head Type Epson PrecisionCore TFP Epson PrecisionCore TFP
Configuration Dual Dual
Ink Technology Epson UltraChrome DS ink
Ink Color CMY + HDK
Ink Tank Capacity 1.5L x2 /each color 1.5L x2 /each color
Print Speed Draft - 1 pass 108.6 m2/h 100.1 m2/h
High Speed – 2 pass 57.0 m2/h
Production - 2 pass 60.1 m2/h
Production - 3 pass 44.1 m2/h 46.9 m2/h
Production - 4 pass 29.9 m2/h 30.0 m2/h
High Quality - 5 pass 27.7 m2/h
High Quality - 6 pass 20.7 m2/h 19.6 m2/h
High Quality - 8 pass 15.6 m2/h 14.9 m2/h
Take-up Reel Yes
Auto Cutter
After Heater Yes
Key Improvements
Enhanced Performance

 Production print speed improvement

of at least 28% vs SC-F9270, enabled
by the new Epson Precision Dot
Technology for dye-sublimation and
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Model Print Mode Print Speed

SC-F9200 3 pass Speed mode 46.9 sqm/hr
(720 x 720 dpi)
SC-F9330 2 pass Speed mode 60.1 sqm/hr
(720 x 720 dpi)

− Print quality (less grainy and banding) is

maintained with fewer print passes
compared to SC-F9270 and competitors

Actual scanned images of fabric

Key Improvements
Enhanced Reliability

 Predictable, Reliable
Performance with new hardware
enhancements, which include
− Advanced Precision Media
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Feeding System
− Automated maintenance with
integrated new fabric wiping
system
− Print head guard
− High accuracy automatic take up
reel system
Key Improvements
Reduced Printer Downtime / Maintenance

 Reduced printer downtime with

− Less manual intervention needed with new automated print head
cleaning system with new fabric wiping system and fluff dust catcher
− Shorter cleaning time with new print head capping structure
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− Robust printer control application software to remotely monitor and
perform cleaning and maintenance cycle of the printer – Epson Control
Dashboard
Enhanced Performance
Enabling Technologies

 Epson PrecisionCore TFP - Next-Generation Print Head Technology

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− Co-developed with Epson UltraChrome DS ink technology
Epson PrecisionCore TFP Print Heads
Actual print heads used in the
SC- F9330 printers
 Commercial-Grade Reliability
− The PrecisionCore print chip is ideal for printing with dye-
sublimation ink chemistry
for extreme reliability
− Capable of very high production, with very little downtime
for maintenance
 Fast Print Speeds
− True 1,440 nozzles per inch dedicated to each color
− Quite possible one of the fastest dye-sublimation transfer
printers in its class
 Extreme Print Quality
− Print resolutions up to 1,440 x 720 dpi for amazing quality
− Precision dot control for outstanding clarity and sharpness
for textile and garment printing
Enhanced Performance
Enabling Technologies
 Epson UltraChrome Dye-Sublimation Ink Technology
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Simple Ink Refill Packs
Less environmental impact versus
standard plastic cartridges
 Developed Specifically for Epson PrecisionCore
TFP Print Head
− Significantly increases overall print head life
− The SureColor F-series printers are designed to be used
exclusively with Epson UltraChrome DS inks and not with
any other brands of cartridges or inks. Using Epson
genuine ink is important for reliable performance and high
image quality.
 High Density Black
− High efficiency ink formulated to achieve dramatic color
intensity and high color contrast
− Superior overall image quality – both image definition and
text sharpness are amazing
 Safety First
− Epson UltraChrome DS ink is Eco Passport certified by
Oeko-Tex. This is an international safety standard in the
textile industry. It is certified to be safe for adults and
children, including babies.
− Epson UltraChrome DS inks are AZO certified to be free of
aryl amines
Enhanced Performance
Enabling Technologies
Epson Precision Dot technology for
dye-sublimation

Half Tone Module Micro Weave

(New)
LUT (New) (Improved)
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 Reduction of graininess  Maximization of color gamut  High uniformity

 Smooth gradation  Extend banding margin
 Color constancy under different light
condition
 High Durability
 LUT for Fabric and Rigid materials

 Epson Precision Dot Technology delivers the best image quality with vibrant colors and
smooth gradations by harmonizing three different technologies for dye-sublimation: Half
Tone Module, LUT and Microweave
Enhanced Performance
Enabling Technologies
 Print Head Air-Guard Technology

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controls the airflow around the print
head ensuring ink droplets are
precisely placed on paper to produce
smooth tones with minimal grain

Dot placement is Precise dot placement is

negatively affected by air unaffected by air flow of
flow of head movement head movement
Enhanced Reliability
Enabling Technologies
 New Advanced Precision Media Feeding System

 New Advanced Precision Media Feeding System with high linear accuracy ±0.15%
ensures minimal downtime with highly reliable and stable continuous printing

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New Advanced Auto Tension
Control (ATC) System
ATC utilizes both media feed
motor and roll drive motor
together to accurately control
paper feed -> virtually
eliminate banding with/without
the take-up reel in use
New Optimized media path
Reduction in media float and
improvement in parallelism to
ensure stable paper feed
New Optimized feed
roller diameter
Enhanced feed stability
with a more accurate and
larger diameter feed roller
New Automated Initial
Media Skew correction
Automatically correct any
initial media skew after
media is loaded
Enhanced Reliability
Enabling Technologies
 Integrated Print Head Fabric Wiping System

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 Integrated print head fabric wiping system is highly effective in keeping the print head
and dust fiber catcher clean to ensure consistent print quality
Key Sales Points
3. High Reliability
Fabric wiper replacement cycle

720x720dpi, 2Pass Speed 720x720dpi, 3Pass 720x720dpi, 4Pass

From near
Printing Replacement Printing Replacement From near Printing Replacement From near
end to Printed area Printed area Printed area
Time frequency Time frequency end to stop Time frequency end to stop
stop (m2) (m2) (m2)
(h/day) (month) (h/day) (month) (day) (h/day) (month) (day)
(day)

3 5.3 12.3 19,742 3 7.0 16.3 19,237 3 9.5 22.2 17,774

6 2.9 6.7 21,655 6 4.0 9.2 21,795 6 5.7 13.2 21,158
9 2.0 4.6 22,379 9 2.8 6.4 22,806 9 4.0 9.4 22,591
12 1.5 3.5 22,759 12 2.1 4.9 23,347 12 3.1 7.3 23,384
15 1.2 2.9 22,993 15 1.7 4.0 23,685 15 2.6 6.0 23,886
18 1.0 2.4 23,152 18 1.4 3.4 23,915 18 2.2 5.0 24,233
21 0.9 2.1 23,267 21 1.2 2.9 24,082 21 1.9 4.4 24,488

TCO impact is little because printed area (m2) per a fabric wiper is not so different regardless of printing time (h/day).
Preconditions
Operation month; 20.8Days/Month (250Days/Year)
Print width; 1,620mm , CL Cycle; Manual 120m(=MLBD) Auto 400m
Ink consumption; 6ml/m2
Enhanced Reliability
Enabling Technologies
 Print Head Guard

 Print head guard attached to the carriage protects print head in case of a paper jam

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Printhead guard

Uneven surface of jammed media flattened by

external profile of the print head guard
Print head guard ribs that prevent head contact preventing damage to print head
Enhanced Reliability
Enabling Technologies
 New High Accuracy Automatic Take-up Reel

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 New High accuracy auto take up reel

system with take-up winding accuracy +/-
2.5mm to ensure reliable Roll-to-Roll
calendar production
Reduced Printer Downtime / Maintenance
Enabling Technologies
 New Automated Maintenance Function with integrated print head
fabric wiping system
 Less Manual User Maintenance with automated print head cleaning with new fabric
wiping system and fluff dust catcher
− Depending on usage, manual maintenance has been reduced at least once per month
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When user maintenance is required, an alert is issued by the Epson Control Dashboard and
printer LCD panel

Automatic Cleaning with Fabric

Printhead Wiping Unit

*1Depending on the usage environment and media *2 Depending on the conditions of use
Reduced Printer Downtime / Maintenance
Enabling Technologies
 Epson Control Dashboard

 Real-time printer status and consumables

monitoring for up to 4 printers
 Perform cleaning cycles and various printer
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maintenance cycles remotely
 Allow for easy printer firmware status and
updating
 Easy access to library of EMX file online for
simple media configuration and setup. Each
EMX file contains all printer settings
(temperature, platen gap, roller pressure, etc.)
and color profile for a specific media.
 Can automatically send Epson technical
support all relevant details about printer to help
diagnose and resolve any problems
*Web browser based software
WHY BUY SC-F9330?
Why Buy Epson SureColor F-series?
Total Turn-key Solution

Wasatch SoftRIP

Epson PrecisionCore™ TFP

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Next-generation print head technology Epson Precision Dot
Technology
EPSON
Dye-sublimation
Solution

4 Color
SureColor F-series Printers Dye-sublimation ink

Epson Service and Support Epson EP Transfer Media

Why Buy Epson SureColor F-series?
 Industrial-level production speeds
− Outstanding everyday production speeds
− Dramatically reduces the number of printers need for full production capacity
 Designed for high reliability
− Print head and ink technology developed to work together for improved reliability
− Developed to be a dye-sublimation solution – not a “hacked” Epson photo printer
 High image quality
− Epson UltraChrome DS with HDK ink technology produces amazing color with rich blacks
− Capable of producing brilliant color output with smooth tonal transitions
 Low cost-of-ownership
− Be more profitable with low initial printer costs and operating costs
 Completely supported by Epson
− World class service and support directly from one source
APPENDIX
SKU CONFIGURATIONS
SureColor SC-F9330
• MU Order Code
ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION SBOM CODES BUNDLE ITEMS
C11CG44402 SURECOLOR SC-F9330 C11CG44402EA C11CG44402 SC-F9230 Large Format Printer
C12C933401 Substrate Support System
7110706 Wasatch SoftRIP for SC-F9330
C12C932461 Initial Ink Pack Set 5 (HDK)

• Ink Pack Order Code • Consumables / Options Order

ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION Code
ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION
C13T741X00 High Density Black 1L Ink Pack C13S090013 Cleaning Stick
C13T741200 Cyan 1L Ink Pack C13S090016 Cleaning Room Wiper
C13T741300 Magenta 1L Ink Pack C13S210051 Head Cleaning Set
C13T741400 Yellow 1L Ink Pack C13S210063 Maintenance Kit
C13T724000 Waste Ink Bottle
C12C932411 Media Holding Guide