Ricoh Ri 4000 Direct-to-Garment Printer


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DTG PRINTERS BUILT FOR BUSINESS

Our most advanced DTG printer brings unparalleled efficiency and garment versatility to high-performing businesses and print shops. Now prints on 100% polyester and completely eliminates the need for manual pretreatment.

 

A new era of speed and efficiency for more profitable DTG businesses

 

Engineered for faster ROI

 

From built-in pretreatment and newly formulated inks to automated maintenance, streamline your workflow, save costs on all consumables, and optimize your inventory.


       

      Higher productivity

      Get from design to print in record time. Print full-color graphics in under 92 seconds, which includes automatic pretreatment, saving you significant time with fewer manual errors.

       


      One Stop DTG Shop

      Whether you're new to DTG or an expert, get dedicated support, onsite training, and any accessories like platens, pretreatment, and heat presses to start selling quickly.

       

       

      Game-changing quality, efficiency, and versatility

      We've taken DTG printing to the next level with the RICOH Ri 4000. With higher image quality and end-to-end automation like pretreatment and maintenance, the Ri 4000 easily outclasses its competitors.

       

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      1. 
      Quick-change dressable platens
      Changing magnetic platens is a snap. Easily swap among a wide variety of platens for maximum versatility. Print up to 16” x 19.6”
      2. 
      High-performance print heads
      The RICOH Ri 4000 has the leading genuine RICOH piezo-electric drop-on-demand print heads designed for speed, precision, and durability.
      3. 
      High-efficiency dual carriages
      The first carriage lays down the newly developed Enhancer, followed by the second with the white and color layer.
      4. 
      Auto platen height adjustments
      Easily switch between substrates and let the Ri 4000 auto-optimize the platen height for the best prints. Automatic, laser-assisted height adjustment speeds up production and foolproofs prints by positioning your platen precisely.
      5. 
      7" touchscreen with smart alerts
      Large 7" touchscreen delivers a vibrant, full-color display with upgraded graphical interface, intuitive controls, and advanced technologies. Includes an operation guide that provides smart alerts and maintenance reminders.
      6. 
      New enhancer and ink formulas
      They are equipped with four cartridges of enhancers, 4 CMYK, and two white. Ri 4000’s inks are safe, long-lasting, and vibrant, with superior color performance even on 100% polyester. Save ink, time, and cost by optimizing your inventory.


       

      Print garments with our fastest production and delivery times.

       

      • It prints extremely fast. Full-color 10” x 8” graphics on light garments in less than 92 seconds (includes our time-saving automatic pretreatment process).
      • Less downtime between garments. Swap and load garments in seconds and more accurately using our easy dressable platens. No tools are required.


      Print more vibrant, longer-lasting garments, including in-demand polyester sportswear.

       

      • Faithfully reproduce your design in vibrant colors and fine details thanks to Ricoh’s unique dual cartridge print heads that optimize the position and size of ink droplets and white and color layer coverage.

      • Prints super high-resolution, up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, without a significant drop in speed (under 123 seconds for full-color 10” x 8” graphic, including pretreatment).

      • Get amazingly accurate color management with the included ColorGATE RIP and process even the largest design files faster than ever.

       

      Automation that makes maintenance and operating profitably easy

       

      • Eliminate time setting garments. Sensors detect the thickness of every fabric, automatically adjusting table height, giving you perfect prints every time.

      • Significantly reduce maintenance times with intelligent auto cleaning, white ink agitation systems, and continuous monitoring of ink supply and air levels.

      • Set prices more accurately. Automatically calculate ink costs and consumption to see the amount of ink required and ink cost per garment.

       

       

      Ri 4000 Technical Specifications

      Feature RICOH Ri 4000
      Printable Area

      Up to 16 x 19.6 inches (40.6 x 49.8 cm) with large platen (optional)

      Print Head Technology RICOH Piezo-electric drop-on-demand inkjet printhead
      Ink Chambers/Nozzles per Chamber 8 Ricoh print heads
      16 Channels/ 192 nozzles per channel
      Print Speeds*, 10" x 8" Graphic, on a light garment Speed print: 92 seconds
      Fine print: 123 seconds
      Resolution Settings

      Speed: 600 x 600 dpi/ 4 pass
      Fine: 600 x 600 dpi/ 8 pass
      Super Fine: 1200 x 1200 dpi/ 16 pass 

      Ink Type Genuine Ricoh-approved direct-to-garment water-based pigmented CMYK, white ink, and enhancer.
      Ink Delivery System Advanced closed-loop delivery system; Auto ink circulation system for white channels
      Printable Substrates

      100% polyester to high-polyester blends; Cotton and DTFilm (with recommended setting & pretreatment liquid from RICOH)

      Table Height Adjustment Auto table height adjustment up to 1.2 inches (3 cm)
      Maintenance Features

      Precise ink monitoring, auto ink maintenance system, automated print head cleaning, and power purge system to help fill and remove ink from the system

      Operating Environment

      59° - 90°F (15° - 32°C)

      Connectivity USB drive and Ethernet
      Electrical Requirements

      AC 100V-120V, 50-60Hz, 4.0A, Max 320 watts

      Dimensions

      34.7 x 65.4 x 19.7 inches (88.2 x 166.2 x 50 cm)

      Weight 298 pounds (135 kg)
      Curing Temperatures and Times - Heat Press (conveyor times vary) Light Polyester (CMYK only): 248°F (120°C)
      Dark Polyester (CMYK + white ink): 320°F (160°C)
      Print Tables Medium platen (included)
      12.6 x 18 inches (32 x 45.7 cm)

      Small platen (optional)                                
      10.5 x 13 inches (26.6 x 33 cm)    

      Large platen (optional)
      16 x 19.6 inches (40.6 x 49.8 cm)
      Recommended Graphics Applications

      PhotoShop/Illustrator/CorelDraw/Action Illustrated

      Compatible File Formats

      TIFF, PNG, JPG, BMP, PSB, PSD (PDF, PS, EPS are supported for non-bundle editions)

      Required Operating System

      Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise)
      Windows 11, Windows Server 2016
      Windows Server 2019 (Apple MacOS with Parallels Desktop)

      Minimum Processor and Memory

      CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Athlon II X2 340 
      RAM: ≥ 4GB

      Computer Storage

      Free disc space: 120 GB

      Display Resolution

      1280 x 1024

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