Epson SureColor SC-F2200 (US: F2270)
Epson's hybrid direct-to-garment and direct-to-film printer, sold in the UK as the SureColor SC-F2200 and in the US as the F2270: PrecisionCore MicroTFP head, UltraChrome DG2 ink, platen-based printing up to 406 × 508 mm — specified from Epson UK's product page and datasheet and the EU user's guide.
What it is
A platen-based inkjet printer that Epson positions for both direct-to-garment printing and direct-to-film transfer production on the same machine. Garments or film sheets sit on interchangeable platens and pass under a PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead running UltraChrome DG2 ink.
Epson's documentation assumes supporting equipment you buy separately: a heat press or equivalent for pretreatment fixing and finishing, pretreatment fluid for polyester and for white-ink work on cotton, and — for DTF output — commercially available film and adhesive powder.
Who it may be relevant for: Decoration businesses weighing one machine that covers both DTG onto garments and DTF transfer production, with platen sizes from sleeve-scale up to 406 × 508 mm.
UK market notes
- In the UK this printer is sold as the SureColor SC-F2200 — the name F2270 does not appear on epson.co.uk. The pairing is documented by Epson itself: the official SC-F2200 Series User's Guide lists the SC-F2270 as a series model, assigns it the T54K ink family that the US F2270 documentation carries, and lists maintenance parts shared across SC-F2200/SC-F2230/SC-F2240/SC-F2260/SC-F2270. US marketing drops the SC- prefix and presents the model as F2270.
- Consumable part numbers are regional: Epson's GB datasheet lists the T54L ink series for the UK SC-F2200, while the US F2270 documentation lists the T54K series — buy the ink series documented for your machine's market.
- Epson's GB datasheet states compliance with the UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Product Security) requirements, with security updates provided for 7 years from purchase.
- The standard UK warranty term is not stated on Epson UK's page or datasheet; Epson UK offers paid CoverPlus extensions of one to five years including on-site options. The 1-year on-site warranty in older versions of this record is the US offer.
Specifications
Printing
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum printable area | 406 × 508 mm (16 × 20 in) on the large platen; 356 × 406 mm medium (supplied), down to 102 × 102 mm sleeve platen | Verified[3] |
| Printhead | PrecisionCore MicroTFP with Nozzle Verification Technology | Verified[2] |
| Ink | UltraChrome DG2 ink supply packs (800 ml; GB datasheet lists the T54L series plus 800 ml white, cleaning and maintenance liquids) | Verified[2] |
| Nozzle configuration | White mode: 400 nozzles × 4 white + 400 × 4 colours; colour mode 400 × 4; high-speed colour 400 × 2 × 4 | Verified[4] |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 × 1200 dpi maximum | Verified[2] |
| Rated print speed | Epson does not publish an absolute garments-per-hour figure in the UK, EU or US documentation reviewed; only a relative claim (see manufacturer claims). | Not verified |
Media
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum media thickness | 27 mm (1.06 in) or less, platen-dependent; media weight 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) or less | Verified[4] |
| Supported fabric | Cotton blend 50–100 % or polyester blend 50–100 % | Verified[4] |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | High-Speed USB 2.0 (front port for USB drive, rear Type B for computer); Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T | Verified[3] |
| Control panel | 10.9 cm (4.3 in) touchscreen | Verified[5] |
Electrical & environment
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.4–1.6 A (EU/UK user's guide); ≈ 46 W printing / 7 W standby / 0.3 W off (GB datasheet) | Verified[3] |
| Operating environment | 10–35 °C operating (15–25 °C recommended); 20–80 % RH (40–60 % recommended); ≤ 2000 m altitude | Verified[4] |
Physical
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 981 × 1448 mm footprint; height stated as 499 mm in the user's guide (with supplied platen) and 796 mm on the GB datasheet — both reproduced, likely different measurement configurations | Verified[2] |
| Weight | ≈ 94.5 kg (208.3 lb), with supplied platen, excluding ink supply units | Verified[2] |
Warranty & compliance
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty (US) | US offer: 1-year limited warranty with on-site service. UK standard term is not stated on Epson UK's page or datasheet — see the UK warranty row. | Verified[5] |
| Warranty (UK) | Epson UK does not state the standard warranty term on the fetched product page or GB datasheet; paid CoverPlus extensions of 1–5 years (including on-site) are offered. Confirm the standard term with Epson UK or your dealer. | Verified[1] |
| UK product security | GB datasheet: complies with the UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Product Security) requirements; security updates provided for 7 years from purchase | Verified[2] |
Manufacturer claims
Limitations
- Epson states the printer is designed for use with Epson ink packs only, not third-party ink.
- Absolute production-speed figures are not published by Epson in any reviewed market; any garments-per-hour number you see elsewhere is not from the official documentation cited here.
- DTF (DTFilm) output additionally requires third-party film, powder, and a curing/finishing workflow the printer does not include.
- The UK↔US model pairing is documented by Epson: the SC-F2200 Series User's Guide lists the SC-F2270 (US: F2270) as a series model with shared maintenance parts. Consumables remain regional — UK T54L ink series versus US T54K — so cross-territory ink interchange should not be assumed.
Checklist
DTF production checklist
A start-to-finish run sheet for DTF transfer production: printer condition, RIP setup, powder and cure, press parameters, and post-press checks — the routine that keeps transfers washable and colours consistent.
Calculator
DTF cost-per-print calculator
Estimate what each DTF transfer really costs from film, ink, and adhesive powder consumption — with print layout, labour, and waste factored in — so gang sheet and per-print pricing stops being guesswork.
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