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POLARIS S4 INDUSTRIAL DTG PLATFORM
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Where Image Quality and Productivity Meet

The Polaris™ S4 Industrial DTG Platform sets a new standard with the latest generation of garment decoration technology from M&R. Designed to handle a sophisticated array of automation needs and quality requirements, the Polaris is set to accelerate growth and expand horizons.

Quality AND Speed? The Polaris Does Both.
The Polaris utilizes more than twelve different hardware and software systems operating in synchronized harmony to achieve industry leading production speeds, with exceptional print quality. Key features of the Polaris include a 16-station indexer, precision-engineered to provide high-speed production and consistent, close-tolerance registration—print after print—for many years of industrial operation. The enhanced print quality of the Polaris comes from two industrial digital print units—one White, one CMYK—with a 15”-wide printhead array for high-speed, single-axis printing. Another key contributor to image quality is M&R’s wet-on-dry print sequencing, where pretreatment is applied and dried prior to the application of the White ink, which is then flash-cured before printing the CMYK inks.

A Modern Approach to DTG
By combining successful screenprinting traits with our advancements in digital ink delivery, M&R has removed past limitations of digital artwork reproduction without sacrificing cost nor quality.

Polaris S4 Pretreater
S4 “Shape for Shape” Digital Pretreat Unit

The S4 digitally delivers pretreat chemistry where you need it… only behind the print! Not only is the pretreat digitally targeted as “Shape for Shape,” but the density and amount of pretreat can be controlled garment to garment via the integrated workflow software.

Polaris Heat Press and Flash
Heat It Up with Presses and Flashes

Inline heat presses and quartz flashes smooth garment fibers to increase DTG quality. The Polaris is designed to produce full-color designs at a rapid pace, with repeatable, steady output.

Polaris Digital Print Units
Digital Print Units Deliver Dazzling Color

Two dedicated digital print units work in tandem to produce vibrant artwork quickly and effortlessly with one dedicated to White and the second to CMYK. The POLARIS takes DTG printing into a new realm of limitless possibilities.

Polaris Overview

Polaris blueprint
  • Industrial design with industrial performance
  • Modular, upgradeable and expandable
  • Retail-quality printing
  • Impressive speed
  • Targeted pretreatment—digital “Shape for Shape” (S4)
  • Wet-on-dry print sequencing
  • Widest range of substrates
  • Optimized material usage
  • Intuitive workflow and RIP integration with PDF workflow and bar code scanning
  • Expanding recipe library
  • Unparalleled service support and training in-person and online via SM&RT Academy
  • Made in the USA by a company with 40 years of experience in textile printing

Polaris Sales Information

To learn more about the Polaris, you can contact your local M&R Dealer or Regional Sales Representative on our Where to Buy page. Follow the button to locate an M&R Dealer nearest you!

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Polaris Online and In-Person Demo Requests

You can contact M&R to schedule an Online, Live Demo of the Polaris! M&R is offering 1-on-1, online demonstrations of the Polaris running in real time! To schedule an online demo, please contact your Sales Representative, your local M&R Dealer or call us toll-free at 800‑736‑6431. Additional methods to reach M&R are listed on our Contact Us page. Schedule your demo today!

If you would like to see the Polaris in person, please contact your M&R Sales Representative or M&R Dealer. You can also arrange a demo by contacting our SM&RT Products Sales Manager, Patrick Lashbrook, at 800‑736‑6431 or patrick.lashbrook@mrprint.com.

POLARIS Electrical & Pneumatic Requirements


Total Electrical Requirements

20 CFM @ 100 psi (566 lt/min @ 6.7 Bar)


Total Pneumatic Requirements

220 V, 3 ph, 24 A, 50/60 Hz, 9.6 kW (16 stations, supplied from above)


POLARIS Water Requirements


Water Line In

Filtered water (not distilled): 9.5 mm (3/8") tubing, 762 cm (25 ft.) max.


Drain Line Out

9.5 mm 3/8" tubing, 762 cm (25 ft.) max. or dedicated drain pump


POLARIS Environmental Requirements


Work Room Temperature

20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)


Work Room Humidity

50% - 70% (non-condensing)


POLARIS General Specifications


Digital Print Units - Inks

One unit dedicated to White
One unit dedicated to Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black


Printing Resolutions

600 dpi native printhead resolution
Maximum resolutions: 600x1200, 600x1800, 600x2400


Maximum Image Area

38 x 48 cm (15" x 19")


Standard Pallet Size

38 x 48 cm (15" x 19")


Overall Size (H x W x D)

290 x 874 x 699 cm (114" x 344" x 275")


Shipping Weight

8,620 kg (19,000 lb)