CAB SQUIX 4 MT Industrial Printers for Seam Labels, Tags, and Textiles
Textile printers are designed to produce durable and precise prints on textile tapes and other flexible continuous materials. They are ideal for, among other things, the production of clothing tags, fabric composition labels, care instructions, and identification labels. This solution is used, among other things, in the production of apparel and textiles, the manufacture of mattresses and upholstered furniture, industrial laundries, and the marking of technical textiles.
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Precision Printing on Textile Tapes
Printing on textiles places different demands on the device than printing on standard self-adhesive paper labels. The substrate is flexible, often narrow, and achieving a durable thermal transfer print may require high temperatures.
Under these conditions, the ribbon may stick to the printed material. CAB SQUIX 4 MT printers feature a special separator with a pull-off roller that separates the thermal transfer ribbon from the material after printing. This reduces the risk of process disruptions and ensures consistent print quality for subsequent print jobs.
An additional antistatic brush dissipates static electricity, which is particularly important when working with synthetic materials. The central fabric guide, meanwhile, facilitates the proper positioning of fabrics of various widths.
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The Use of Textile Printers in Industry
The CAB SQUIX 4 MT can be used wherever it is necessary to apply permanent markings to flexible textile materials—both for small-batch marking jobs and in regular production operations.
The printer can be used to produce, among other things, clothing tags, material composition labels, size labels, washing and care instructions, lot numbers and production data, barcodes and 2D codes, technical textile labels, and identification labels for mattresses and upholstered products.
The device can process both continuous materials and labels fed from rolls, spools, or in a fanfold format.
The long-term durability of the print depends not only on the printer’s specifications, but also on the proper match between the substrate and the thermal transfer ribbon. Therefore, before selecting a configuration, it is advisable to conduct tests using the substrates actually used in the production process.
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Why Choose the CAB SQUIX 4 MT?
The CAB SQUIX 4 MT is an industrial thermal transfer printer designed specifically for marking textiles. It combines a design suited for regular operation with features that facilitate the precise feeding of challenging substrates.
The device’s key advantages are:
- reliable separation of the ink ribbon from the fabric thanks to the built-in separator,
- central material feed, which facilitates printing on substrates of various widths,
- precise and clear printing, even for small characters, symbols, and codes,
- handling of continuous materials and labels fed in various ways,
- reducing static buildup in synthetic materials using an antistatic brush,
- easy operation and setup via a color touchscreen,
- the option to expand the workstation to include, among other things, a cutter, a stacker, an external unwinder, or a rewinder.
For very narrow media, appropriately sized print rollers can be used. They help ensure proper ribbon guidance, reduce head contamination, and minimize wear on printer components.
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CAB SQUIX 4 MT Printer Models
CAB SQUIX 4/600 MT
The printer is designed for applications that require particularly accurate reproduction of small details—such as small characters, fine symbols, precise graphics, and codes that demand very high print quality.
The 300 dpi versions offer high performance and are suitable for most industrial applications involving printing on textiles.
Model | Resolution | Maximum print width | Maximum print speed |
CAB SQUIX 4.3/300 MT | 300 dpi | 108.4 mm | 300 mm/s |
CAB SQUIX 4/300 MT | 300 dpi | 105.7 mm | 300 mm/s |
CAB SQUIX 4/600 MT | 600 dpi | 105.7 mm | 150 mm/s |
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Optional Equipment for the CAB SQUIX 4 MT
The printer can be adapted to the specific production process and the method of further material processing.
The CAB SQUIX 4 MT can be integrated with, among other things , an automatic cutter, a stacker for cut pieces, an external unwinder for larger and heavier rolls, an external rewinder for finished materials, printing rollers designed for narrow webs, and an external control panel.
With the right equipment, you can set up a complete workstation for printing, cutting, unrolling, or rewinding textile materials, tailored to the specific production line or workstation.
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How do you choose a printer for textiles?
When selecting the appropriate configuration, the primary factors to consider are the type and width of the material, the required print resolution, the size of the printed characters and codes, and the expected process throughput.
Other important factors include the type of thermal transfer ribbon used, the method of feeding and receiving the material, the need for automatic cutting or rewinding, and the conditions at the workplace.
HKK Group helps you select a printer, the appropriate accessories, and consumables. If necessary, we can also assess the feasibility of printing on materials provided by the customer.
We will analyze your application and help you select the appropriate CAB SQUIX 4 MT configuration, consumables, and optional accessories tailored to your process. Please feel free to contact us.