Epson Unveils Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ for Jacquard Fabric Printing

Epson announces a new direct-to-fabric digital textile printer designed for jacquard fabrics. The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ delivers direct-to-fabric double-sided printing on jacquard fabrics, meeting the needs of fashion designers looking to enhance their creativity by seamlessly integrating vibrant colors with intricate woven patterns. 
 
Traditional jacquard production is laborious and repetitive, but the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ simplifies this process. With a white jacquard base, designers can explore infinite variations without repetitive processes thanks to its adaptability in color, areas, and line changes, creating entirely novel and original fabrics.  
 
The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ offers advanced and far more efficient double-sided printing feature. This allows it to automatically recognize pre-printed fabrics and produce prints on both sides with differing colors. This unique capability enhances customization.. 
 
“At Epson, we understand the urgency of responding to evolving market demands with products that anticipate fashion trends while minimizing environmental impacts. The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ embodies this ethos,” said Phil McMullin, head of sales for commercial and industrial, Epson UK.

“Through combining high-precision recognition systems with bespoke software, the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ detects the exact positions and shapes of jacquard fabric patterns, assigns precise colors to each area, adjusting as necessary for different fabric types, ensuring precision in pattern alignment. More than this, the precision pattern detection system ensures flawless double-sided printing with differential coloring,” added McMullin.
 
Incorporating 16 state-of-the-art Epson PrecisionCore printheads, the ML-16000JQ offers eight colors across four ink families from Epson GENESTA—Acid, Reactive, Dispersed, and Pigment. These versatile inks deliver unparalleled quality across a spectrum of fabric, from natural fibers to cutting-edge plant-based textiles like coconut and banana. 
 
Through the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ, Epson continues to lead the way towards integrating creativity and sustainability in the textile industry, redefining the future of fabric printing. 
 
Digital textile printing with the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ provides a more sustainable approach compared with traditional analog printing as follows: 
• Reduced resource consumption: Digital printing technologies use less electricity and water compared to traditional printing methods. This reduction in resource usage is crucial for minimizing environmental impact, especially in water-scarce regions. 
• On-demand printing: The Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ allows for on-demand printing, which means that fabrics can be produced as needed rather than in large batches. This approach helps to minimize waste, as it reduces the surplus stock that often results from overproduction in traditional printing processes. 
• Less chemical waste: Digital printing uses advanced ink formulations, such as Epson’s GENESTA inks, which are designed to meet stringent environmental standards. Many of these inks are ECO PASSPORT certified and compliant with regulations such as GOTS and bluesign, which ensures that they are less harmful to the environment. 
• Quick turnaround and flexibility: With fast setup times and adjustable designs, the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ promotes efficiency and flexibility in production. Designers can produce only what is necessary, incorporating trend changes without the need for extensive retooling or material waste. 
• Double-sided printing: The printer’s capability to recognize pre-printed fabrics and accurately reproduce designs on both sides with different colors not only enhances creativity but also reduces the number of fabrics needed to achieve complex designs, thereby cutting down on material wastage. 
• Product lifecycle management: Digital printing allows for modifications and updates to designs even during production runs.