New DS-2000™ Digital Squeegee® Hybrid Printing System

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M&R’s DS-2000 Digital Squeegee sets the standard for Hybrid printing.

DS-2000 Digital Squeegee with VictoryOne Oval Press

With some creative planning, a common screen-printed white underbase can be used with varying digital print data to produce completely different images in the same print run.

Detailed Equipment Information

M&R’s DS-2000 Digital Squeegee is setting the standard for Hybrid printing. At production rates of 200 plus prints per hour the DS-2000 bridges the gap between (DTG) Direct-to-garment printing and screen printing. Since the Digital Squeegee prints on top of a screen printed underbase, a wide array of fabrics - including synthetic and performance blends - can now be printed digitally, opening the door to new market trends and cost-effective high-end digital textile imaging.

With a screen printed underbase there is no added pretreatment step to slow down the process. Expensive digital white underbase inks are avoided, eliminating time, labor, and expense from the printing process, making small and mid-size print runs cost effective.

An eight to twelve color screen print would typically require hours to separate artwork, process and expose screens, mix inks, and register the press. The same screen print can be set up and printed on the Digital Squeegee in a fraction of the time with a minimal number of screens, greatly reducing art times that are normally associated with multi-color screen print jobs.

Hybrid prints can be embellished with specialty printing effects before or after the digital print, expanding creative possibilities by blending the best attributes of direct screen printing with the ease and incredible detail of digital imaging.

With some creative planning, a common screen printed white underbase will work with different digital print data on top to produce completely different images in the same print run.

Digital Squeegee inks can be cured at full production speeds in conventional gas convection dryers, such as the Sprint® 3000, 3000 D, and 3000 DHZ.

For over 30 years M&R has helped countless screen printers realize their dreams by supplying them with innovative screen and digital printing products that stand the test of time. We have the right solutions, from pre-press to product finishing, for shops of all sizes. M&R equipment is designed and built with a commitment to quality, durability, and innovation, and is backed by unrivaled 24-hour service and support. With efficient systems integration from start to finish, it’s no surprise that year after year, print after print, M&R’s hard-working equipment is the choice of professional printers around the world.

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CONTROL CENTER

The DS-2000 includes computer with operating system software installed

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Built of heavy-duty steel and premium components

FABRIC COMPATIBILITY

The Digital Squeegee process can be used on virtually any fabric that will accept HSA water-based inks and can be cured using a tunnel dryer. This process has successfully been tested on cotton, polyester, blends, and performance fabrics

HIGH-SPEED PRINTHEADS

The DS-2000 uses 10 industrial printheads to print a full-size image every 8 to 12 seconds, up to 200 prints per hour!

INK COMPATIBILITY

DS-2000 inks are compatible with specially-formulated high-solids acrylic (HSA) inks for screen printing a white underbase

INK SYSTEM

The DS-2000 uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks

PRESS COMPATIBILITY

The DS-2000 Works with M&R’s VictoryOne® Automatic Press

PRINT AREA

The DS-2000 has 10 heads arranged in a 16” array to cover a print area of 55 x 70 cm (21.7” x 27.6”).

RESOLUTION

The industrial printheads can produce images at resolutions up to 600 x 1200 dpi

WARRANTY, SERVICE AND SUPPORT

24-hour hotline is staffed 365 days a year
One-year limited warranty

Z-AXIS ADJUSTMENT

Z-Axis adjustment allows the printhead distance to be adjusted 3-10mm from the printing surface

WARRANTY, SERVICE AND SUPPORT

A pre-paid maintenance agreement is available – see an M&R representative for more details

Model Specification

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Air @ 6 bar (87 psi)	100 l/min (3 cfm)
Electrical Requirements	220 V, 1 ph, 20 A, 50/60 Hz, 4 kW
Maximum Image Area	55 x 70 cm (21.7” x 27.6”)
Maximum Printing Resolution	600 x 1200 dpi
Overall Size (L x W x H)	294 x 180 x 190 cm (116” x 71” x 75”)
Press Compatibility	Compatible with M&R VictoryOne automatic press
Printable Fabrics	Cotton, Polyester, Tri-Blends, & Performance Fabrics
Printheads	10 Industrial Printheads
Printing Height	3-15 mm
Shipping Weight	1500 kg (3306 lb)

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