I S Technologies taps new customers with Epson Surecolor

Pune-based I S Technologies, a wide-format printer, has opted for an eight-colour Epson Surecolor S70670 printer to strengthen its production capabilities. The digital signage machine, which is perhaps the first one in Pune was installed at their facility in March 2016., Business

15 Apr 2016 | By Priya Raju

“We decided to invest in the machine due to its quality, speed and its ability to print on a wide range of media,” said Amit Mehta, owner of I S Technologies. The Surecolor S70670 uses eco-solvent ink set and has reduced amounts of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC), making it safe for use in both offices and outdoor environments
 
According to Mehta this green technology has been a useful “marketing tool” to target new corporate clients.
 
The machine is equipped with Micro Piezo TFP print head from Epson and this dual print heads can print at the speeds of up to 26.8sqmt/hr in high-speed mode and 13.2sqmt/hr in production mode. The Epson Surecolor S70670 can print upto 64-inch wide substrates and upto eight colours (CMYK, light cyan, light magenta, light black, orange). 
 
The highlight is the ability to print white and metallic silver. Mehta said, “We use the machine to print on varied substrates such as vinyl, flex, paper, canvas among others, this has helped us to cater to a wide range of segments.” The firm currently operates the machine at a speed of 17sqft/hr with eight-pass. 
 
Established in the early 90’s the firm caters to the digital signage, indoor and outdoor printing segments. “With this Surecolor machine, we intend to increase our business by targeting corporate clients from segments like telecom and automobile industry,” said Mehta.