Evidence boundary: PrintRig has not physically tested every machine. We compare published manufacturer documentation and business economics; request a live sample workflow and written support terms.
| Production stage | Planning path | Capacity evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Demand validation | Outsource transfers | Paid weekly orders and repeat designs |
| Low-volume in-house | Compact A3 / 13-inch workflow | Operator schedule, idle routine and batch-cure capacity |
| Growing shop | Wider roll-fed system | Measured area/hour through print, powder and cure |
| High-output operation | Dealer-supported production line | Uptime SLA, redundant workflow and trained shifts |
PRIMARY SOURCES
Current manufacturer documentation checked
- Mimaki TxF150-75 product pageChecked 2026-08-03
- Epson SureColor G6070 product pageChecked 2026-08-03
- Roland TY-300i product pageChecked 2026-08-03
Calculate saleable area, not theoretical speed
Export a representative week of artwork, gang it in the intended RIP and include setup, head cleaning, color checks, powder/cure dwell, reprints and changeovers. The slowest safe stage sets real throughput.
Cap planned utilization below the brochure maximum
Leave capacity for maintenance, urgent work and variable artwork. A machine scheduled at theoretical maximum has no recovery room when a nozzle check, cure issue or rush job interrupts the shift.
Scale service and redundancy with order promises
As late-delivery cost rises, local service, parts stock, backup transfer supply and operator cross-training can matter more than another advertised speed increment.
NEXT DECISION
Run the economics before asking for financing.
Build a saleable-transfer cost with the cost-per-print calculator, then pressure-test the capital with the break-even model.