The RICOH Ri 2000 Garment Printer is a professional digital textile printing system designed for Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) applications. It combines Ricoh piezo-electric drop-on-demand printhead technology with automated maintenance, automatic table-height adjustment, and high-speed printing for professional apparel production.

The Ri 2000 supports CMYK + White water-based pigmented inks and can print on cotton, high-cotton blends, light polyester, selected dark polyester blends, wood, canvas, and transfer film. Its maximum printable area reaches 16" × 19.6" with the optional large platen.

Key Features

• Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing
• RICOH piezo-electric drop-on-demand printhead technology
• CMYK + White ink configuration
• Advanced closed-loop ink delivery system
• Automatic White Ink circulation
• Automatic table-height adjustment
• Automated ink maintenance system
• Automatic printhead cleaning system
• Quick-change magnetic platen system
• Maximum printable area up to 16" × 19.6"
• Up to 1200 × 1200 DPI resolution
• ColorGATE RIP software
• Designed for high-speed professional garment production

Product Specifications

• Printer Type: Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printer
• Model: RICOH Ri 2000
• Printhead Technology: RICOH Piezo-Electric Drop-on-Demand Inkjet
• Printheads: 8 RICOH Printheads
• Channels: 16 Channels
• Nozzles: 192 Nozzles per Channel
• Ink Configuration: CMYK + White
• Ink Type: RICOH-approved water-based pigmented inks
• White Ink System: Automatic White Ink Circulation System
• Ink Delivery System: Advanced Closed-Loop Delivery System
• Maximum Print Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 DPI
• Print Speed: Up to 9 seconds for a 10" × 8" full-color graphic on a light garment in Super Speed mode
• Dark Garment Print Speed: Up to 54 seconds for a 10" × 8" graphic in Super Speed mode
• Maximum Print Area: Up to 16" × 19.6" (40.6 × 49.8 cm)
• Standard Platen: 12.6" × 18" (32 × 45.7 cm)
• Optional Small Platen: 10.5" × 13" (26.6 × 33 cm)
• Optional Large Platen: 16" × 19.6" (40.6 × 49.8 cm)
• Automatic Table Height: Up to 30 mm
• Compatible Materials: 100% cotton, high-cotton blends, light polyester, up to 50/50 dark polyester blends, wood, canvas, and DTF transfer film
• Maintenance System: Automatic ink maintenance, precise ink monitoring, head cleaning jig, and power purge system
• Pretreatment: Ricoh-approved pretreatment formulas with suitable pretreatment equipment
• Connectivity: USB Drive and Ethernet
• RIP Software: ColorGATE
• Compatible Graphics Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW
• Compatible File Formats: TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, AI, and BMP
• Operating Environment: 59–90°F (15–32°C), 45–80% RH
• Power Requirement: 100/120VAC, 50–60Hz, 1.1A maximum
• Power Consumption: 100W
• Machine Dimensions: Approx. 20.5" H × 65.4" L × 34" W
• Machine Weight: Approx. 308.6 lbs (140 kg)
• Curing: Heat press at approximately 330°F / 165°C for 90 seconds; conveyor times vary
• Suitable Users: Professional apparel businesses, garment decorators, DTG/DTF print shops, promotional product companies, and custom apparel producers
• Applications: T-Shirts, Hoodies, Cotton Apparel, Polyester Apparel, Sportswear, Promotional Clothing, Custom Garments, Tote Bags, Wood, Canvas, and DTF Transfers

Applications

• Direct-to-Garment Printing
• Direct-to-Film Printing
• T-Shirt Printing
• Hoodie Printing
• Cotton Apparel
• Polyester Apparel
• Sportswear
• Promotional Clothing
• Custom Apparel
• Tote Bags
• Textile Decoration
• DTF Transfer Production