| Decision field | Procolored F13 Pro | Mimaki TxF150-75 |
|---|---|---|
| Printable width | 13 in / 330 mm | 31.5 in / 800 mm |
| White-ink path | Published agitation plus pump-driven siphon circulation; request the current flow diagram | MCTv2 circulation to the damper, plus documented NCU/NRS nozzle support |
| RIP / computer | Procolored RIP; Windows workflow | RasterLink7; current Windows requirements apply |
| Powder / final cure | The checked configuration includes a batch oven; shaker bundles differ | Quote powder application and final curing separately |
| Service path | Remote support and published California repair path | Authorized Mimaki seller and Total Care path |
PRIMARY SOURCES
Current manufacturer documentation checked
- Procolored F13 Pro product pageChecked 2026-08-03
- Procolored DTF Pro specificationChecked 2026-08-03
- Mimaki TxF150-75 product pageChecked 2026-08-03
- Mimaki TxF150-75 specification sheetChecked 2026-08-03
Choose by weekly printed area and downtime tolerance
The wider machine makes sense only when repeatable demand, workspace, cure capacity and trained labor can use it. The compact machine lowers entry scope but gives the owner more responsibility for maintenance and recovery.
Normalize the installed workflow
Quote printer, RIP computer, ink, film, powder, final cure, heat press, ventilation, freight, installation, training and initial spares on both sides. A printer-only quote and printer-plus-oven bundle are not comparable.
Write the recovery path before financing
Ask who diagnoses a white-ink or head failure, which consumables preserve coverage, where the machine travels for repair, expected parts lead time and what production is outsourced during downtime.
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.