EFI VUTEk FabriVU 180+
The EFI VUTEk FabriVU 180+ dye-sublimation fabric printer is the ideal choice if you’re looking to aggressively develop and drive more profitability into your soft signage business — with a wider application range, high ink yield, and a low total cost of ownership.
More hard profits with more soft signage applications.
Enter the world of profitable soft signage graphics printing with the EFI™ VUTEk® FabriVU® 180+. This 1.8-metre dye-sublimation printer will help you build your soft signage business by keeping your running costs low and your profit opportunities high. It offers everything you need to produce high-quality images at true production-level speeds — plus the flexibility to print directly to fabric or transfer paper.
- Print dazzling displays, high-density backlit signs and more with ultra-high resolution four-colour printing and a wide colour gamut for exceptional fabric image quality.
- Print direct to textile or indirect via transfer process, enabling you to offer more materials and substrate options — including lower-cost alternatives — to your customers.
- Create soft signs and fabric displays that retain the drape and soft hand customers prefer.
- Produce graphics that can be washed and dried without wrinkling, folded without leaving marks, and rolled without cracking.
- Lower your total cost of ownership with EFI’s ink recovery system, which saves more than 95% of inks lost during purging compared to other systems.
Advanced Media Control Print directly to a wide range of polyester-based materials or transfer paper, enabling you to offer more substrate options to your customers and save by using lower-cost materials.
High-Value Applications Print more profitable soft signage applications — exhibit graphics, backlit graphics, retail fixture wraps, front-lit graphics, block-out banners, flags, and fabric interior décor.
Exceptional Image Quality Ultra-high resolution up to 2,400 dpi with three-level greyscale printing and 7pL, 12pL, and 18pL drop sizes for smooth gradients and perfect crispness. The result: dramatic four-colour printing with a wide colour gamut, rich blacks, and deep colour saturation for exceptional backlit fabric displays.
Lower Ink Consumption & Waste EFI water-based, dispersed dye inks contain higher concentrations of dye and less water, making drying easier. Ink usage is up to 30% less than competitive units. The integrated ink recovery system saves more than 95% of inks lost during purging.
Fiery® Driven Powered by the Fiery® proServer Premium digital front end — a colour management workflow and RIP optimised specifically for EFI VUTEk printers — for fast, accurate, and consistent output.
Auto Print Head Cleaning Station Increases printer uptime and reduces operator intervention.
Capping Station Keeps your system up and running, protecting the print heads during idle periods.
Wrinkle Detect System Protects against costly repairs caused by head strikes.
Media / Handling
- Prints up to 70 in (180 cm) wide
- Fabric weight from 45 to 450 gr/m²
- Paper weight from 28 to 140 gr/m²
- Entry and exit: standard roll unwinder/rewinder up to 17.5 in (450 mm) outside diameter
- Dryer: heated platen
Resolution
- Up to 2,400 dpi
Productivity (Note for web team: EFI’s official page states a headline max of 3,390 ft²/hr. The figures below are from the original Arrow Digital spec sheet. Please verify with EFI which set is current before publishing.)
- Production speeds (max.): up to 3,390 ft²/hr [EFI official figure — verify against local spec sheet]
- Production image quality: 2,152 ft² (200 m²) per hour
- POP image quality: 1,420 ft² (132 m²) per hour
Formats
- All popular desktop file formats, including PostScript® 3™, EPS, TIFF, PDF, RGB/CMYK
Environmental Considerations
- Temperature: 68–75°F (20–24°C)
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Weight: 6,613 lbs (3,000 kg)
- Printer, platen and winders dimensions (L × W × H): 90 in × 178 in × 71 in (230 cm × 454 cm × 180 cm)
- Printer electrical: 3 Phase, 400V, 50Hz, 35kW
- Water pressure: min. 22 psi (1.5 bar); max. 29 psi (2 bar)
- Water volume: 1.3 gallons (5 litres) per hour
- Water temperature: 68–77°F (20–25°C)
Genuine EFI Inks
- Water-based CMYK dispersed dye inks
Day/Night Backlit Graphics Print high-quality graphics with deep blacks and vivid colours onto a wide range of backlit fabric media for striking day and night visibility.
Exhibition & Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG) Printed on tension fabric and edged with a silicone strip, these durable, lightweight graphics are ideal for trade shows, retail environments, and large-format displays.
Retail Fixture Wraps Print fabric wraps with vibrant colours and sharp detail — turning retail fixtures into powerful branded touchpoints.
Front-Lit Graphics Produce high-value soft signage with the premium look and feel that fabric delivers over vinyl and paper.
Flags The integrated flag printing kit manages the high ink volumes required for flag applications, enabling consistent, high-quality results at production speeds.
Home & Hospitality Furnishings Produce beautiful, digitally printed fabrics and custom décor applications — from headboards and curtains to decorative wall coverings.
Additional Applications:
- Table throws
- Short-term promotional tents
- Backdrops
- Hanging banners
- Wall murals
- Stretch fabric exhibit graphics
- Promotional flags and banners
- National flags
EFI VUTEk FabriVU 180+ (Brochure Download)