Investment
Roland RT640 sublimation printer
The overall print output of the new machine compared to the printer the firm was previously using is up considerably, says Keelan McKeown at JMK. “The increasing volume of work we have here at JMK required a faster, more efficient machine. Now, we can run two or three kits off in one day whereas before, we could only do one. The new printer also allows us to be a bit more competitive in our pricing as well as it uses less ink and paper. It’s working out really well for us.” Featuring a user-friendly interface, the Roland RT640 prompts the user when they’ve forgotten a step in the printing process. “We’ve found it great in that regard. Deciding to make the investment in the new machine was really a no-brainer. The two older machines we were using required a huge amount of maintenance; we were throwing money at them just to keep them going. We expect the new machine to save us money in the long-term.” Neopost supplied JMK with the Roland RT-640. According to Neopost, more and more textile companies are switching to digital printing methods. “After meeting with JMK, it was obvious that the Roland RT640 would be a perfect fit for their business. Speed and running costs are second to none.” Neopost says that speciality inks such as Flourescent Pink and Yellow open up new opportunities for soft signage and interior décor products as a well as fashion and apparel items, all adding to the profitability of the Texart printers.
The right fit Craigavon-based JMK Textiles recently purchased a Roland RT640 sublimation printer to help improve its workflow and keep up with customer demand
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