ImageBlack ET-8550 Exposure Template Printing Kit

The ImageBlack ET-8550 kit offers a complete solution for producing high-quality exposure masters. It is designed for customers who need to prepare precise, sufficiently opaque, and light-resistant masters for the subsequent production of UV sandblasting stencils or for other printing technologies.

The kit is based on the EPSON EcoTank ET-8550 printer, complemented by FilmMaker RIP software, special high-density Dmax black ink, and ImageBlack Premium exposure films. This combination enables the creation of high-quality black master prints with high opacity, which are essential for accurate motif transfer during exposure.

The FilmMaker RIP software functions as a printer driver and allows for precise control over the amount of ink applied. This enables higher-quality and more consistent results than standard printing without RIP software. It also includes the option for automatic halftone screening, which is useful, for example, when working with subtle gradients, photographs, or halftone designs.

The kit is suitable not only for producing templates for UV sandblasting stencils, but also for preparing templates for screen printing and pad printing. The printer can also continue to be used as a professional color photo printer, copier, and scanner.

Kit contents:

• EPSON EcoTank ET-8550 printer
• FilmMaker RIP graphic software
• Dmax black ink, 500 ml
• Universal refill cap
• ImageBlack Premium transparencies for printing templates, 100 A4 sheets

Key Benefits:

• Complete kit for printing exposure stencils
• Suitable for producing UV sandblasting stencils
• Can also be used for screen printing and pad printing
• FilmMaker RIP software for precise ink volume control
• Automatic halftone screening
• Special Dmax black ink with high print density
• Maximum print resolution of 5760 × 1440 dpi
• Maximum media size: A3+
• Printer with Micro Piezo Heat-Free technology
• Can also be used as a photo printer, copier, and scanner
• Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11
• Free software updates

Technical Information:

• Printer: EPSON EcoTank ET-8550
• Maximum print resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi
• Maximum media size: A3+
• Display: 10.9 cm color touchscreen
• Interfaces: USB 2.0, WLAN, USB host, Wi-Fi Direct, Apple AirPrint
• Duplex printing: A4 paper only
• Ink: Dmax black ink, 500 ml
• Software: FilmMaker RIP
• Software compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11
• Included media: ImageBlack Premium, 100 A4 sheets

Who is this kit intended for:

The ImageBlack ET-8550 kit is suitable for businesses that want to produce their own exposure masters for UV sandblasting stencils. It is used in glass workshops, advertising agencies, screen printing shops, and by customers who need to regularly prepare precise designs for further processing.

If you already have a compatible EPSON inkjet printer, it is possible to expand certain parts of the system separately. In that case, we recommend consulting with us regarding the suitability of your specific printer and the required configuration.