Thermal-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
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Imaging RISO ScreenMaster Mesh for t-shirts and fabric applications. |
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Imaging RISO ScreenMaster Mesh for t-shirts and fabric applications. |
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Model Comparison
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| Available Models | Screen Printing/ Tattoo |
Screen Printing/ Tattoo |
| Case | Powder-coated Metal |
Powder-coated Metal |
| Machine Colour | Grey |
Black
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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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 VistaFax 2UF Model |
VistaFax Thermal CopierDiscontinued 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 . . |
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3M Thermo FaxDiscontinued 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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