Epson’s hero machine at PacPrint 2025 is its recently announced eco-solvent flagship, the SureColor S9160.
Joining its younger siblings, the S7160 and S8160, this 64-inch model sets a new standard in signage printing by delivering exceptional image quality, an expanded colour gamut, unparalleled productivity, and a compact, user-friendly design.
The SureColor S9160 is equipped with Epson’s latest user-replaceable 2.64-inch PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead and utilises an advanced 11-colour ink set, including red, orange and an all-new green, as well as opaque white ink, which can be used on clear or dark substrates to add versatility and enhance colour.
This printer also stands at the forefront of eco-friendly innovation with approximately 30 per cent of the plastic used in its hardware made from recycled materials, reflecting Epson’s ongoing commitment to reusing resources and reducing waste.
The S9160 also offers the opportunity to install either 800ml or 1,500ml sizes of any of its low VOC UltraChrome GS3 eco-solvent inks which reduces environmental footprint and plastic waste.
In addition, the company has also taken the wraps off a new SureColor S8160 eco-solvent printer, the latest addition to its large format signage printer range.
Replacing the SC-S60600 and SC-S60660L models, the new 64-inch S8160 is a next-generation eco-solvent signage printer that offers outstanding productivity, exceptional image quality and a wide colour gamut in a compact, user-friendly design.
The SureColor S8160 features Epson’s latest 2.64-inch PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead. It ensures minimal downtime, while advanced technologies – including an integrated temperature sensor, nozzle verification, and nozzle replacement system – work together to deliver consistent image quality, precise colour accuracy and improved workflow efficiency.
It also features a six-colour UltraChrome GS3 ink set, including light cyan and light magenta. It supports a wide range of materials, including vinyl, canvas, film and wallpaper and roll media up to 1,626mm wide. The inks are GreenGuard Gold certified and low-VOC.
For uninterrupted high-volume production, the new S8160 printer features dual ink slots per colour, enabling hot swapping and allowing ink replacement without pausing print jobs. The SureColor S8160 also allows for flexible ink configuration, enabling the installation of either 800ml or 1,500ml of any colour to optimise workflow efficiency while minimising plastic waste.
In line with its PacPrint theme of ‘Come Alive with Epson’, the company also had several other products on display, catering to the photo, signage, merchandise, and labels sectors. They include the SureColor S7160 eco solvent printer (an Australian first), SureColor V2060 (also an Australian first), SureColor R5000, SureColor V1060 (A4) printer, Epson SD10 Spectrophotometer and Auto Table, ColorWorks C8010, ColorWorks C6510, ColorWorks C4010A, SureColor P20560, SureColor T-Series T5760DM, the SureColor G6060, SureColor F9560, and SureColor F1060.
The SureColor S7160 is Epson’s latest addition to its next generation of large format signage printers. Building upon the success of the SC-S40600, which has achieved over 11,000 units in global sales, the SC-S7160 is designed to deliver outstanding image quality, productivity, ease of use and reliability at a minimal cost.
The Epson SureColor V2060 is an A3 UV flatbed desktop printer designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality, on-demand customisation. Specifically designed for producing bespoke merchandise, promotional products, and small-format signage the SC-V2060 brings professional grade UV printing into compact spaces to a wide range of users with ease.
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