The SC-F7000 and 6000 are suitable for a range of soft signage applications and textile printing that Epson claims is, ‘growing in popularity’.

Following the launch of the MTEX 1800 into the UK market last month, reseller Digital Print Innovations said they were anticipating growth of between 30 to 35 percent in the domestic market this year.

“Our new SureColor SC-F range gives the market a new generation of robust dye-sub printers, designed from the ground up by Epson to produce superb consistent-quality results, reliably and cost-effectively,” adds Nick White, business manager, professional graphics, Epson UK.

The machines print 1.6m and 1.1m-wide depending on the model, at speeds of between 16 and 57 sq/m hr, depending on the application. They are also the first Epson models to support white and metallic inks.

In other Sign and Digital UK news, organisers have announced that this year’s awards show will be held as a standalone event later in the year.

Faversham House say it is now time for the event to, ‘stand on its own two feet’. Event director, Rudi Blackett, says that it will provide attendees with a fantastic networking opportunity later on in the year.