Opportunity
The fabric market along with the direct and transfer markets in the Americas approaches $35 Billion (according to IT Strategies) annually. Although the market is large, it is also extremely competitive. One of the fastest growing segments of this market is the direct-to-print or digital textile market and Graphics One has the solution. The Viper TX system also includes GO’s Sublimator which is the perfect add-on to any direct-to-fabric digital printing solution requiring the capability for heat fixation for pigment or sublimation inks to a fabric. The addition of the Sublimator to the direct-to-fabric printer means a user avoids the process of imaging on transfer paper and then imaging to the fabric. No transfer paper is needed.

Ideal Applications
Digital textile printing is growing as the need for on-demand, quick turnaround imaging emerges. Customers who are seeking one-off imaging can now request one or multiple prints without having to go through or pay for traditional screens and imaging setup associated with traditional screen print jobs. It is as easy as 1-2-3. The Viper TX system is ready to print directly onto textiles for applications such as soft signage, flags, wall murals, trade-show exhibits, fashion textile, shop awnings, outdoor advertising, home furnishings, curtains, cushions, wallpaper and more.

Introducing GO Viper TX System
GO’s new Viper TX digital textile system is so easy to use you can be printing quickly. With a printing width of up to 65 inches and resolution of 1440 dpi, Viper TX printer offers high resolution printing of textile with print speeds up to 425 ft2/hr. Combine the high resolution imaging with GO’s Tango inks, you will be able to print on most textiles with new designs and images you thought were not possible. Included with the Viper TX printer is GO’s Sublimator, it has an imaging size of 1.520 meters (60 inches) and the ability to image at the same speed as the printer, Sublimator is a great add-on for large format digital fabric printers. With inbuilt tension controls and thermostat controls, the fixing temperature is usually set between 150~160 C, but can be set for lower or higher temperatures depending upon the specific fabric requirements. Additionally drying speed is controlled by the print speed.

Tensioning bars maintain tension and allow the imaging of various thicknesses of fabrics; thin or thick. Unlike other heat transfer machines, Sublimator does not require compressed air for operating. GO’s Viper TX system also includes the market’s leading industrial RIP, SoftRIP from Wasatch.

Inline or Multiple Printers
GO's Sublimator can be used inline with a specific fabric printer, or can be used in an offline configuration servicing multiple printers.

Dust Collector
Included with the GO Viper TX system is an inline dust collector connected to the heating unit. The collector is an inline add-on and has an advanced charcoal air purifying system for removing particles of fabric and dust.