The RICOH Ri 4000 Garment Printer is an advanced digital textile printing system designed for both Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) production. It features an integrated Enhancer pretreatment system, allowing users to streamline garment preparation while reducing manual pretreatment steps.

The Ri 4000 uses Ricoh piezo-electric drop-on-demand printhead technology and Ricoh-approved water-based pigmented CMYK, White, and Enhancer inks. It can print on 100% cotton, 100% polyester, blends, and DTFilm, providing greater flexibility for apparel and textile businesses.

Key Features

• Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing
• Built-in automated Enhancer pretreatment system
• Genuine RICOH piezo-electric printheads
• CMYK + White + Enhancer ink system
• Automatic white ink circulation
• Closed-loop ink delivery system
• Automatic table-height adjustment
• Automated printhead cleaning and maintenance
• Supports cotton, polyester, blends, and DTFilm
• Magnetic quick-change platen system
• Maximum printable area up to 16" × 19.6"
• ColorGATE software support
• Designed for professional garment and textile production

Product Specifications

• Printer Type: Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) Garment Printer
• Model: RICOH Ri 4000
• Printhead Technology: RICOH Piezo-electric Drop-on-Demand Inkjet
• Printheads: 8 RICOH Printheads
• Channels: 16 Channels
• Nozzles: 192 Nozzles per Channel
• Ink Configuration: CMYK + White + Enhancer
• Ink Type: RICOH-approved water-based pigmented inks
• White Ink System: Automatic White Ink Circulation System
• Ink Delivery System: Advanced Closed-Loop Delivery System
• Print Speed: Up to 92 seconds for a 10" × 8" graphic on a light garment in Speed Print mode
• Resolution: 600 × 600 DPI Speed / 600 × 600 DPI Fine / 1200 × 1200 DPI Super Fine
• Maximum Print Area: Up to 16" × 19.6" (40.6 × 49.8 cm) with optional large platen
• Standard Platen: 12.6" × 18" (32 × 45.7 cm)
• Optional Small Platen: 10.5" × 13" (26.6 × 33 cm)
• Optional Large Platen: 16" × 19.6" (40.6 × 49.8 cm)
• Table Height Adjustment: Automatic, up to 1.2" (3 cm)
• Printable Substrates: 100% Polyester, Cotton, Cotton/Polyester Blends, and DTFilm
• Pretreatment System: Built-in RICOH Enhancer Technology
• Maintenance System: Automatic ink maintenance, automated printhead cleaning, precise ink monitoring, and power purge system
• Connectivity: USB Drive and Ethernet
• Operating Environment: 59–90°F (15–32°C)
• Power Requirement: AC 100–120V, 50–60Hz, 4.0A
• Maximum Power Consumption: 320W
• Machine Dimensions: Approx. 34.7" × 65.4" × 19.7" (88.2 × 166.2 × 50 cm)
• Machine Weight: Approx. 298 lbs (135 kg)
• Recommended Graphics Applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Action Illustrated
• Compatible File Formats: TIFF, PNG, JPG, BMP, PSB, PSD; PDF, PS, and EPS supported for non-bundled editions
• RIP / Workflow Software: ColorGATE
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019; macOS via Parallels Desktop
• Minimum Computer Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Minimum Free Storage: 120 GB
• Suitable Users: Professional garment printers, apparel businesses, textile decorators, print shops, promotional product companies, and on-demand apparel businesses
• Applications: T-Shirts, Hoodies, Sportswear, Polyester Apparel, Cotton Garments, Promotional Clothing, Custom Apparel, Tote Bags, and DTF Transfers

Applications

• Direct-to-Garment Printing
• Direct-to-Film Printing
• T-Shirt Printing
• Hoodie Printing
• Cotton Apparel
• Polyester Apparel
• Sportswear
• Promotional Clothing
• Custom Apparel
• Tote Bags
• On-Demand Garment Production
• Textile Decoration