Epson SureColor F2260
The Epson SureColor SC-F2260 is a desktop direct-to-garment (DTG) printer that also supports direct-to-film (DTFilm) work, with a print area of up to 406 × 508 mm on the optional large platen. It ships in a five-colour CMYK + dual White configuration using Epson UltraChrome DG2 ink in 800 ml pouches, and is designed for medium-volume commercial production and in-store garment customisation. Available from Sign to Badge Solutions.
Key features
1DTG with DTFilm support
Print straight onto pre-treated garments, or onto film for heat-press transfer, on light and dark items.
2Up to 406 × 508 mm
A medium hanger platen is supplied for standard adult garments, with optional platens from sleeve size up to large for oversized garments.
3Fine detail and solid fills
1.33″ PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead with Variable Sized Droplet Technology and Precision Dot processing, at up to 1200 × 1200 dpi.
4Quicker garment loading
Tool-less macro height adjustment with automatic fine height setting, plus frame-based or frameless loading with optional grip pads.
5Reduced day-to-day maintenance
Fan-less enclosure, auto head wiping, a self-washing capping system, ink-less nozzle status monitoring and white ink recirculation.
6Front-loaded 800 ml pouches
All consumables load from the front. Epson Cloud Solution PORT adds job costing, reporting and remote service diagnosis.
Specifications
| Specification | SureColor SC-F2260 |
|---|---|
| Print processes | Direct-to-garment (DTG), with direct-to-film (DTFilm) support |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Maximum print area | 406 × 508 mm (optional large hanger platen) |
| Platens | Medium hanger platen supplied. Optional: large hanger 406 × 508 mm; medium grooved (for buttons or zips); small hanger 254 × 305 mm; extra small 178 × 203 mm; sleeve |
| Maximum item weight | 1.5 kg |
| Printhead | Epson 1.33″ PrecisionCore MicroTFP with VSDT, 400 nozzles × 8 lines |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Minimum droplet size | 12.8 pl |
| Print modes | Uni- and bi-directional |
| Ink | Epson UltraChrome DG2, all-pigment |
| Ink configuration | Standard five-colour: CMYK + dual White plus maintenance liquid, with auto white ink recirculation. Optional high-speed four-colour (no white), which must be chosen at initial set-up and cannot be changed later |
| Ink loading | 800 ml pouches via front tray (6 ink + 1 maintenance liquid) |
| Control panel | 4.3″ colour touchscreen; front USB printing of files pre-processed in Garment Creator |
| Interface | Ethernet 1000Base-T and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Software | Epson Garment Creator 2 (with Photoshop plug-in), Epson Edge Dashboard (DTG Edition), Epson LFP Accounting Tool, Epson Cloud Solution PORT; delivered by web download |
| Power consumption | 46 W operating, 30 W ready, 7 W sleep |
| Operating environment | 10–35 °C; 20–80% humidity (no condensation) |
| Operating noise | 37 dB |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 981 × 1361 × 499 mm; 95 kg (medium hanger platen, without ink) |
| Recommended installation | 1000 × 1500 × 800 mm (W × D × H) space; a stable table 600–800 mm high rated for at least 110 kg. On first delivery the printer can be rotated 90° to fit through doorways as narrow as 500 mm |
| Warranty | Epson onsite warranty (1 year), extendable to up to 5 years total cover, including the printhead, with optional Epson CoverPlus. CoverPlus requires an Epson Cloud Solution PORT account and a connected printer; terms and conditions apply. Regional locations may incur travel charges. |
| In the box | Printer, power cord, five-colour ink set (4.8 L total), 2 × maintenance liquid, waste ink bottle, 20 L cotton pre-treat, medium hanger platen, grip pad, garment flattening tool, head cleaning kit, maintenance kit, ink initialisation/charging unit, set-up guide |
Specifications summarised from Epson Australia’s published information and subject to change by Epson. Print speeds vary with image size, print mode and configuration, and production time also depends on pre-treatment, loading and heat-press steps; ask us about expected output for your jobs.
What else you’ll need
A DTG or DTF set-up involves more than the printer. Epson lists the following as generally required.
Heat press
Both DTG and DTFilm work need a heat press with adjustable temperature, pressure and timer for fixing or transferring prints.
Pre-treatment for DTG
Garments generally need pre-treating before DTG printing. It can be applied by roller or spray, and Epson recommends a pre-treatment machine.
Film, powder and oven for DTFilm
DTFilm uses third-party film and adhesive powder, applied away from the printer, and an oven is recommended. Results vary by brand, so test first.
A computer
A PC or Mac runs Garment Creator 2 for preparing artwork, including files for printing from a USB drive at the printer.
Where the F2260 fits
Direct-to-garment, with a film option
Direct-to-garment (DTG) prints the design straight onto a pre-treated garment, which is then heat-pressed to fix the ink. Epson notes it suits moderate to loose-weave fabrics with 50% or more cotton, and selected polyester with a polyester pre-treat.
Direct-to-film (DTFilm) prints onto transfer film, which is powdered and then heat-pressed onto the item. Epson generally recommends it for tighter-weave fabrics and materials with higher synthetic content.
The SC-F2260 uses Epson UltraChrome DG2 ink, which Epson states is certified to the OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT and GOTS-ECOCERT standards. Epson recommends testing print and wash durability on your chosen materials before starting production.
Suited to:
- Medium-volume commercial production
- In-store garment customisation
- T-shirts (standard adult sizes)
- Oversized garments (large platen)
- Garments with buttons or zips (grooved platen)
- Child sizes (small and extra small platens)
- Sleeve and pocket panels (sleeve platen)
- Light and dark garments
- Transfers onto tighter-weave or synthetic fabrics (DTFilm)
Interested in the Epson SureColor F2260? Tell us what you plan to print and we’ll help you plan the set-up, from heat press to pre-treatment or film workflow.
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