Epson unveils Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ for more efficient and sustainable Jacquard fabric printing

Epson unveils Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ for more efficient and sustainable Jacquard fabric printing

Global technology firm Epson announces a new direct-to-fabric digital textile printer designed for jacquard fabrics. The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ delivers direct-to-fabric double-sided printing on jacquard fabrics, meeting the needs of fashion designers looking to enhance their creativity by seamlessly integrating vibrant colours with intricate woven patterns.

Traditional jacquard production is laborious and repetitive, yet the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ simplifies this process. With just a white jacquard base, designers can explore infinite variations without repetitive processes thanks to its remarkable adaptability in colour, areas, and line changes—creating entirely novel and original fabrics.

The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ stands out with its advanced and far more efficient double-sided printing feature. This allows it to automatically recognise pre-printed fabrics and produce prints on both sides with differing colours. This unique capability enhances customisation, engendering greater creative freedom for designers and allowing for new possibilities in textile design.

The ML-16000JQ deploys a high-precision recognition system that captures the exact position and shape of fabric patterns, optimising colour assignment with greater accuracy. This integrated software adapts to various fabric types, ensuring superior precision and reducing waste typically associated with traditional printing methods.

“At Epson, we understand the urgency of responding to evolving market demands with products that anticipate fashion trends while minimising environmental impacts. The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ embodies this ethos," remarks XXXXXX. "Through combining high-precision recognition systems with bespoke software, the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ detects the exact positions and shapes of jacquard fabric patterns, assigns precise colours to each area, adjusting as necessary for different fabric types, ensuring precision in pattern alignment. More than this, the precision pattern detection system ensures flawless double-sided printing with differential colouring.”

Incorporating 16 state-of-the-art Epson PrecisionCore printheads, the ML-16000JQ offers eight colours across four ink families from Epson GENESTA—Acid, Reactive, Dispersed, and Pigment. These versatile inks deliver unparalleled quality across a spectrum of fabric, from natural fibres to cutting-edge plant-based textiles like coconut and banana.

Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ - Key specifications:

- Printheads: 16 advanced Epson PrecisionCore printheads

- Resolution: Up to 1200 dpi for exquisite detail

- Width: Prints up to 180 cm wide

- Ink Colours: GENESTA inks available in Acid, Reactive, Dispersed, and Pigment variants

- Environmental Certification: All inks hold ECO PASSPORT certification, with additional recognitions such as bluesign and GOTS approvals

- Ink Cartridges: High-capacity, swappable 10-liter cartridges for seamless production

Through the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ, Epson continues to lead the way towards integrating creativity and sustainability in the textile industry, redefining the future of fabric printing.

A more sustainable approach to digital textile printing with Monna Lisa

Digital textile printing with the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ provides a more sustainable approach compared with traditional analogue printing as follows:

• Reduced resource consumption: Digital printing technologies use less electricity and water compared to traditional printing methods. This reduction in resource usage is crucial for minimising environmental impact, especially in water-scarce regions.

• On-demand printing: The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ allows for on-demand printing, which means that fabrics can be produced as needed rather than in large batches. This approach helps to minimise waste, as it reduces the surplus stock that often results from overproduction in traditional printing processes.

• Less chemical waste: Digital printing uses advanced ink formulations, such as Epson's GENESTA inks, which are designed to meet stringent environmental standards. Many of these inks are ECO PASSPORT certified and compliant with regulations such as GOTS and bluesign, which ensures that they are less harmful to the environment.

• Quick turnaround and flexibility: With fast setup times and adjustable designs, the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ promotes efficiency and flexibility in production. Designers can produce only what is necessary, incorporating trend changes without the need for extensive retooling or material waste.

• Double-sided printing: The printer's capability to recognize pre-printed fabrics and accurately reproduce designs on both sides with different colours not only enhances creativity but also reduces the number of fabrics needed to achieve complex designs, thereby cutting down on material wastage.

• Product lifecycle management: Digital printing allows for modifications and updates to designs even during production runs. This adaptability means that companies can be more responsive to trends and customer demands without over-production.

By using the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ, the textile industry can embrace a more sustainable future, emphasising resource efficiency, waste reduction, and a commitment to environmental responsibility while delivering both creativity and innovation.