Epson SureColor Eco-Solvent Printers: The FASTSIGNS Workhorses

Описание: The Epson SureColor S9170 and S8170 represent a significant redesign of Epson’s 64-inch solvent printer lineup, focusing on user autonomy and extreme color accuracy. The flagship S9170 features a new 11-color UltraChrome GS3 ink set that introduces a dedicated green ink, expanding the color gamut to reach 99.5% of the PANTONE Solid Coated library. A major breakthrough for both models is the introduction of a user-replaceable PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead, the first in its class to allow operators to swap heads themselves in under an hour, drastically reducing the downtime and costs associated with waiting for service technicians.

Beyond maintenance, these printers prioritize workspace efficiency with a new "flat-top" design that is approximately a foot narrower than previous generations. The S8170/S8150 is positioned as a high-productivity workhorse, utilizing a 6-color ink set (including Light Cyan and Light Magenta) to deliver speeds over 20% faster than its predecessors while maintaining smooth gradients. Both units feature a 4.3-inch touchscreen, improved media handling with front/back loading levers, and Nozzle Verification Technology to automatically monitor and fix nozzle health. With same-day lamination capabilities (as quick as six hours) and support for Epson’s Cloud Solution PORT, these models are built to handle the high-volume demands of modern sign shops and e-commerce print franchises.

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This was recorded at the FASTSIGNS Convention in Charlotte in January 2026. Apologies for the production values, all I had was the iPhone, no mics, and whatever random passerby I could rope in to be my videographer. But David did a great job explaining the value of his products.