Compact and easy-to-use Direct to Garment printer

Expanding your business horizons, Ricoh's next generation Direct to Garment printer, the Ri 1000, prints vibrant soft-touch graphics on a wide range of garments and textiles.


Using advanced inkjet technology, the printer allows you to quickly and safely print high-quality, long-lasting designs and photos directly onto items like T-shirts and bags. It's a great solution for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, offering a complete printing package from a single, reliable supplier.


The Ri 100 has a low initial cost, a fast return on investment, and is an excellent way for creative people and businesses to offer on-demand custom printing services.

      Key features

Compact size and high-quality prints

The RICOH Ri 100 is a compact Direct to Garment (DTG) printer with a small footprint, fitting into spaces as tight as 40 x 70 cm. To save even more room, you can stack the printer and its optional heating system.

It uses Ricoh's advanced inkjet technology and eco-friendly, water-based pigment inks to produce crisp, vibrant prints that are colour-fast and won't crack. This allows you to print on natural fabrics while preserving their look and feel.

RI 100 Direct To Garment printer in Action

Quick and Easy Custom Printing

With the RICOH Ri 100, you can get started with Direct to Garment (DTG) printing quickly and affordably.

The included Ricoh Design Software is easy to use, letting you edit images for printing even if you have no prior experience. You can even use photos from your smartphone.

This printer represents a low-risk, high-value investment, providing a fast return on your investment and making it highly cost-effective to start your own DTG printing service.

RI 100 - Application on Tshirts

Excellent operability, safety and maintenance 

This printer is incredibly easy to use and you do not have to compromise on safety. The intuitive design allows the operator to prepare, print and cure the design safely. Periodic maintenance is carried out through a simple process automatically and semi-automatically by a system prompt

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Specifications
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GENERAL
Printer type

Direct to Garment printer

Technology

Ricoh piezo-electric drop on demand inkjet system

Head type

RICOH print head

Print speed

28 seconds

Resolution

1,200 x 1,200 dpi

Printable area

406 x 508 mm

Humidity

45 - 80%

Operating temperature

15 - 32°C

Dimensions: W x D x H

862 x 1,325 x 480 mm

Weight

110 kg

Power source

220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

100 W

INK
Ink type

Water-based pigment ink

Ink configuration

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating system

Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Network interface

Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, USB flash drive

CPU

2 GHz

Memory

2 GB

HDD

2 GB

OPTIONS

Small platen, Medium platen, Large platen

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For ultimate colour accuracy, the printer can be bundled with ColorGATE Textile Production Server (TPS) software. This software allows for accurate colour management and can process even the largest design files faster than ever before. The drop-on-demand technology ensures the inks are absorbed into the fabric, imparting a soft, luxurious feel to the finished garments.

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