Ricoh Ri100 Direct to Garment Printer
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The RICOH Ri 100 revolutionizes the world of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. Named a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree, the Ri 100 is the most affordable, easy to use and portable DTG printer for sale on the market. The Ri 100 is the perfect first step to launch your custom T-shirt printing business! No prior experience is necessary to create beautifully printed products safely and easily, in-house or on-the-go. With a low price and an easy-to-use design, the RICOH Ri 100 makes it easy to begin DTG printing right away. Because all printing is on-demand, you can fulfill even highly-customized orders quickly and efficiently.
Excellent operability, safety, and easy maintenance
This DTG printer for sale reaches the heights of easy operability and is designed with safety as a top priority. For example, the intuitive design allows even beginners to preheat, print, and use the Finisher option to fix the design safely. Periodic maintenance is a carried out through a simple process (automatic and semiautomatic).
Applications for customers looking for…
An All-In-One, Profitable Printer System
The RICOH Ri 100 all-in-one printer system prints images directly onto light-colored cotton or polyester* garments using state-of-the-art DTG technology with the lowest initial investment.
- Provide your customers with beautiful products in minutes
- Print event-specific custom t-shirts on demand — take the RICOH Ri 100 everywhere!
- Receive a bundle with your printer system that includes everything you need to break even on your investment before replacing ink
A world of printing possibilities
The RICOH Ri 100 adds value to your bottom line because of the multitude of products it can print on, such as:
- T-shirts
- Pillowcases
- Tote bags
- Infant onesies
- Towels
- And much more!
A world of printing possibilities
The opportunities with the RICOH Ri 100 are only limited by your imagination:
- Community events
- Sporting functions
- Fundraisers
- Retail stores
- Kiosks
- Company parties
- Trade shows
- Online stores
Features: The Comprehensive Direct-to-Garment Solution
Compact, efficient size
The RICOH Ri 100 can fit into a space as small as 399 x 698 mm (w x d, installation), making it one of the smallest DTG printers. The printer and its finisher can be stacked to maximize functionality without sacrificing space.
High quality images & products
The printout picture quality is excellent thanks to Ricoh's inkjet technology. Garments stay comfortable, and all designs are colorfast since they are printed directly onto the fabric.
Easy-to-operate design software
Ricoh Design Software lets you import and edit images before printing, with no specialized knowledge or skills required. Even smartphone photos can be printed with ease.
Unbelievable low price
As a DTG printer, the RICOH Ri 100 is priced extremely reasonably. Those savings continue through the running costs. Since the RICOH Ri 100 does not require plates to operate, it is perfect for small lot printing.
Easy to Use
Step 1: Choose the design
Use the accompanying software to choose the design. Set the printing mode based on the fabric used.
Step 2: Set fabric
Set the T-shirt or bag in the tray. Even beginners can accomplish this task with ease.
Step 3: Pre-press
Insert the tray into the finisher to smooth out creases.
Step 4: Print
Printing takes approximately two minutes. Just load and unload the tray - it is that easy.
Step 5: Fix the design
Use the finisher (with builtin safety features) to fix the ink and lock in the design.
Specifications
- Color Capable: IP Color Capable
- Maximum Image Area: A4 tray 11.5 x 8 in.; A5 tray 8 x 5.6 in.
- Print Head Technology: On-demand piezo inkjet system
- Resolution Settings: Speed: 600 x 600 dpi; Fine: 600 x 600 dpi; Vivid: 1200 x 1200
- Ink: Pigment ink. Target consumable yield (with Ricoh standard files for yield, monthly PV = 200prints, including the ink amount for head cleaning)
- Printable Substrates: Fabric: 50 to 100% cotton; Media: T-shirt (from baby size to adult), tote bag,sweatshirt, polo shirts
- Operating Environment: 15°C (59°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), Humidity 15% to 80% RH
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 high speed, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Supported File Types: TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, BMP
- Electrical Requirements: 100/240VAC* 50~60Hz, 2.0A max, Max 90 Watts usage
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 30 x 11.5 in.
- Weight: Less than 55.1 lb.
Basic Tips and Troubleshooting
Basic Tips
- Preheat the finisher first. It takes longer than you think.
- The R on the platen is the Top of the item.
- Center by folding in half, then position the up/down by eye.
- The entire garment / piece of fabric must be contained inside the platen, so get it all inside. I’m told you can fit a yard of fabric under there.
- Printer drivers and software can be downloaded from Ricoh: Driver and Software Download
- iPad software is in the app store, look for Ricoh Design Software
- The power cord to the finisher is a monster. I’d unplug it when you’re not using it, just like an iron.
Troubleshooting
- If it says the platen is the wrong size, cancel the print job on the printer (hit the Stop button, then confirm with the # button) AND cancel it on the software. Just the software isn’t enough, and turning off the printer won’t clear it’s memory.
- If you’re doing something thicker (or have a seam that’s exposed) the printer may tell you to lower the tray. Hit the down button several times, then Start. Repeat until it prints. If you’ve hit the bottom and it won’t print, try re-hooping. When you’ve had to move it down, hit the Tray button when you’re done to reset the height.
- Always close the door to the finisher. It will cool down (and keep beeping at you) if you don’t.
- Don’t open the top door while the printer is running! It will shut down!
Make it the Right Bundle
These printers come with 3 different bundles for you to save time and money on getting what you need to properly start using your printer exactly the moment you get it.
Home Crafter Bundle (Standard)
- Ri100
- A4 Platen
- Ink Cartridge K
- Ink Cartridge C
- Ink Cartridge M
- Ink Cartridge Y
- AB-USB
Business Start Up Bundle
- Ri100
- Rh100 Dryer/Finisher
- A4 Platen
- Ink Cartridge K
- Ink Cartridge C
- Ink Cartridge M
- Ink Cartridge Y
- AB-USB
Professional Bundle
- Ri100
- Rh100 Dryer/Finisher
- 2x - A4 Platens
- A5 Platen
- 2x Ink Cartridge K
- 2x Ink Cartridge C
- 2x Ink Cartridge M
- 2x Ink Cartridge Y
- AB-USB
Downloads
Brochure
Quick Start Guide