TCA3TCA4Thermal-Copier

Product Code: TCA4 and TCA3

A profession imaging system using a reusable electronic heat lamp to image RISO ScreenMaster Mesh for fabric screen printing.

These models eliminate the use Print Lamps to image RISO ScreenMaster Thermal Screen Mesh, lowering the imaging cost.

Important note on artwork

A Thermal-Copier requires carbon based artwork - Laser print or photocopy - to image the RISO ScreenMaster Mesh. It is critically important you ensure your laser printer or photocopier contains carbon prior to purchasing, as many new model laser printers and digital photocopiers use graphite powder and not carbon toners.

 

If you purchase a Thermal-Copier without testing your artwork, you may be required to purchase additional equipment to receive a carbon based original. NEHOC offer a free artwork testing service, where your artwork is tested and screens imaged prior to purchase. Simply contact us for use of this free service.

Available Models

A3 Thermal-Copier logo

Thermal-Copier Imaging Technology Makes A5 size Makes A4 size Makes A3 size Maximum A3 print size Maxiumum 300mm image width

TCA3-SP

Screen Printing Model

Imaging RISO ScreenMaster Mesh for t-shirts and fabric applications.

 

 

 

A4 Thermal-Copier logo

Thermal-Copier Imaging Technology Makes A5 size Makes A4 size Maximum A4 print size Maxiumum 210mm image width

TCA4-SP

Screen Printing Model

Imaging RISO ScreenMaster Mesh for t-shirts and fabric applications.

 

 

Model Comparison

 
A3 Thermal Copier
A4 Thermal Copier
Product
Available Models
Screen Printing/ Tattoo
Screen Printing/ Tattoo
Case
Powder-coated Metal
Powder-coated Metal
Machine Colour
Grey
Black
Microprocessor controlled
Yes
Yes
Nominal voltage
230 V~ 50 Hz
230 V~ 50 Hz
Nominal current
14.8 A
11.8 A
Power consumption (max.)
1700 W
1350 W
Fuse: Pushmatic Circuit Breaker
20 A
20 A
- Bulldog Electric Products
tested with Pushmatic C/B
-
Height
110 mm
110mm
Depth
295mm
180mm
Width
520mm
450mm
Weight
8.4Kg
6.9 Kg
Max. width of artwork
300mm
210mm
Max. width of carrier
300mm
215mm
Temperature signals
LED
None
Cooling
Dual fans + software controlled
Dual fans only
Manual Feed Switch
Yes
Yes
Instructions
Printed Colour Manual + CD-ROM
Printed Colour Manual + CD-ROM
Exposed sample
Yes
Yes
Safety: CE Certification
Yes
Yes
Automatic overheat protection
Yes
Yes
- Dual temp. sensors
Yes
No
- Rotation control sensors
Yes
No
Power-cord incl. grounding
Yes
Yes
Manufacture Warranty
1 Year*
1 Year*
* 30 Days initial warranty with additional 11 month warranty upgrade upon validation of machines warranty = 1 Year.

IMPORTANT WARNING

Important Product Warning - Thermofax Copier

A Chinese model claiming to be thermofax copier is currently selling on the Internet (eBay in particular), with claims of imaging Tattoo Spirit Masters - this machine does not work.

NEHOC purchased a machine for testing and whilst the machine does turn on and make a faint imprint, the machine is simply a facsimile machine re-cased in a metal housing and badged as a thermofax. The imaging principle used in the Chinese model does not generate enough heat and the images are faint/ patchy at best. We wasted over 50 sheets and did not get one usable image.

If you wish to purchase NEHOC's machine, please contact us as it's a big paper weight and we would be pleased to sell it at cost.

Discontinued Thermal-Copier Models

VistaFax 1UF Model
3M Thermo Fax (discontinued model)

VistaFax 2UF Model
VistaFax 2UF Model

VistaFax Thermal Copier

Discontinued in December 2004 when the manufacturing company Memofax closed.

VistaFax was available in 1UF (pictured) and 2UF format.

Commonly purchased and re branded under different names such as MemoFax, GBC FordiFax, Fordifax, Memo copy fax, Memo thermo fax and FordiFax - all were commonly 1UF models.

Similar operation to the new A4 Thermal-Copier model, however VistaFax machines use a drive cone and many mechanical parts to operation, causing greater repairs when parts break or wear.

Spare parts and servicing for VistaFax remain available - view now . .

 

 

3M Thermo Fax (discontinued model)

3M Thermo Fax

Discontinued in the early 1990's, some 2nd hand models remain available with reconditioned belts and motors.

Most models were labeled 3M, however re branding was common and machines were also called GBC Therma Fax, 3M Thermal Copier and 3M FordiFax.

Using a belt driven operation to draw the copy into the machine, rollers and belts required common replacement following a jam. Support for these models is no longer available due to the lack of spare parts.

Spare parts and servicing for this mode are no longer available.


 

 

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