The European Digital Press Association (EDPA) has awarded Mimaki TS500-1800 with the prestigious accolade of 'Best Wide Format Textile Printer 2012'. Launched during FESPA Barcelona 2012, the TS500-1800 is the fastest dye-sublimation printer on the market, capable of printing at 150 sq m/ hour on transfer paper. In response to the market’s increasing demand for high quality at high speed, Mimaki has set the benchmark for the new standard in high performance digital textile printing.

As the run lengths of textile printing for soft signage and apparel increase, Mimaki launched the TS500-1800 to enable manufacturers to capitalise on the growing demand for personalised products in these two burgeoning digital markets. The Mimaki TS500-1800, suitable for sportswear, fashion, retail, soft signage and exhibition graphics, picked up the prize for its 'breakthrough in price and performance for indirect dye-sub printing.