JG Electronics will launch the new Brother™ SP-1, a budget-friendly option ideal for hobbyists and small businesses looking for an affordable yet capable sublimation solution, at the Sign Africa and FESPA Africa Expo. The event takes place from 9-11 September, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, 9am-5pm.
The Brother™ SP-1 is an innovative printer designed to transform creative ideas into vibrant, high-quality products, offering unparalleled opportunities for artists, designers, crafters, and small business owners across the country.
It is engineered to meet the growing demand for personalised products. From custom apparel and accessories to unique home décor items, the SP-1 enables users to produce professional-grade merchandise with ease.
The printer’s efficiency and affordability make it a valuable asset for businesses aiming to provide personalised merchandise without significant overheads.
It can handle A4, LGL (legal), and Letter, ensuring adaptability to a wide array of creative projects. It features an impressive print resolution, delivering sharp details and vibrant colours that bring intricate designs to life.
Users can select between speed and quality modes, tailoring the printing process to their needs without compromising on excellence.
Additional features:
– Compact and user-friendly design: The SP-1’s compact footprint makes it an ideal addition to any workspace, from home studios to small business environments.
– Interface: easy-to-use 6.8cm LCD touchscreen.
– Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity, allows seamless integration with various devices, enhancing workflow efficiency.
– Software: Powered by Artspira mobile app, a free downloadable app that allows users to create and edit designs before printing. A design platform, offering a plethora of project ideas, patterns, and editing tools. Download on Google Play Store or Apple Store.
– On the go printing: users can create or modify designs on-the-go and wirelessly transfer them to the SP-1 for printing. This synergy between hardware and software streamlines the creative process, making customisation accessible to both novices and seasoned creators.
– Support: The Brother™ SP-1 Sublimation Printer is backed by Brother’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, including a two-year warranty. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, Brother™ recommends using only genuine accessories.
Prestige R1 DTF Printer
The company will also showcase the Prestige R1 DTF printer. The printer is an ideal entry-level A3 machine for garment printing enthusiasts who are starting out and looking to enter the DTF market on a budget. Featuring a single semi-industrial XP-600 printhead, this compact, direct-to-film desktop station provides the ideal balance of affordability, performance and reliability.
This system is perfect for smaller businesses and print shops. Like all DTF printers, it must be used for at least an hour daily. The printer has automatic cleaning, intelligent ink level monitoring and white ink circulation systems included. To make this unit more affordable than its bigger brothers, it uses an XP-600 semi-industrial printhead.
DTF is the best technology for printing non-synthetic white fabrics and all dark fabrics. The print is detailed with good colours and excellent wash durability. It is even being used to replace heat transfer vinyl because there is no cutting, no weeding, no tracing of images and it’s much cheaper to do, even counting the maintenance these printers require.
The printer takes eight minutes to print a full colour, full coverage A3 page, while the addition of the powder, curing and transferring takes a maximum of two minutes in total. The systems include the best quality inks and film that the company can get along with a high definition powder with a particle size of under 80 microns to ensure all the fine detail in the print transfers. Fiery Cadlink DTF raster image processing (RIP) software is included with this system.
The automatic shaker oven is perfect for production volumes. If users are going to do small volumes, they can shake the powder onto the print by hand and use the infrared curing oven (optional extras) which is essential to ensure even curing. The beauty of using the automatic shaker and curing unit is that the user can set the printer to print and do something else while the print is being made ready for transfer.
Miro 13 Max DTF Powder Shaker And Oven
Miro 13 Max is the DTF Station’s newest automatic DTF powder, shaker and dryer, developed to pair alongside DTF Prestige A4, R1, R2 and R2 Pro DTF solutions. With bottom platen heating for even, consistently cured transfers and a built-in air purifier for safer, more eco-friendly powdering, this shaker helps make powdering DTF transfers a breeze. Plus, at just 1170W (1.17KW), this shaker requires no special electrical adjustments to install or use. Coupled with its intuitive interface for easy operation, users will be printing and powdering transfers in no time.
Sign Africa and FESPA Africa Expo, taking place from 9-11 September 2025, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9am-5pm, is sponsored by Stixo and Roland. Entrance is free, please register online.
JG ELECTRONICS
+27 11 789 6033
sign@jge.co.za
https://www.jgelectronics.com/
