Description
CJ190 Eco Solvent Printer | Roll-to-Roll Wide Format Printer
The CJ190 is a 1.85-metre roll-to-roll eco solvent printer built for start-up shops and small production environments. It uses a single genuine Epson i3200 printhead — the same core technology found in much larger and more expensive wide format printers. It handles banner printing, poster printing, sticker printing, vinyl stickers, and eco solvent vinyl output at a scale and price point that matches businesses still building their customer base.
What differentiates the CJ190 from hobby-level machines is the speed — up to 40 sqm/hr in 2-pass mode, which is fast for a single-head 1.8m eco solvent printing machine. It also supports three ink chemistries: eco solvent ink for outdoor banners and vinyl, water base for photo paper and indoor graphics, and sublimation for fabric transfers. One large format printer that covers vinyl outdoor work, indoor photo output, and garment transfers — unusual at this size and price. At 200kg with a 2670×850mm footprint, it fits in a small shop, home studio, or garage.
Epson i3200 Quality at Entry-Level Price
The Epson i3200 printhead with variable drop size technology delivers the same print resolution and color consistency found in dual-head and quad-head wide format printers costing significantly more. For a start-up print on demand operation, this means professional-grade eco solvent printing output from day one without the premium hardware cost.
This is an eco solvent printer, not a UV printer. It does not print on rigid substrates like wood, glass, or acrylic. It does not cure instantly — prints require pass-through heating and some cooling time before cutting. It does not support White or Varnish ink. What it does well is produce durable, weather-resistant output on flexible roll media at low operating cost, which is exactly what most local sign shops and banner printing near me businesses need from their primary large format printer.
Key Features of the CJ190 Eco Solvent Printer
Epson i3200 Printhead (2×4 CMYK Layout): 180 nozzles × 8 channels with variable drop size technology. The same printhead used in professional large format printers — sharp detail, consistent color, and proven long-term reliability.
40 sqm/hr High-Speed Output: 2-pass mode reaches 40 sqm/hr — fast for a single-head eco solvent printing machine. Sustains practical banner printing and large poster printing throughput for small-to-medium production volumes.
Multi-Ink Compatibility: Runs eco solvent ink for outdoor vinyl and banners, water base for photo paper and indoor graphics, or sublimation for fabric transfers. Switch ink systems based on your job — one machine, three output types.
Silent Linear Guide Rail: Smooth, low-noise carriage movement. In a small shop or home studio where the eco solvent printer runs for hours, the reduced noise makes a tangible difference in the working environment.
Intelligent Drying System: Front heater, rear heater, IR heater, and drying fans work together to ensure eco solvent ink is fully dried before take-up. Critical for preventing ink transfer and smudging on rolled output.
Advanced Capping System: Protects the Epson i3200 nozzles from drying during idle periods, extending printhead life. A significant cost saver given that a single replacement head is a substantial expense relative to the machine price.
How Eco Solvent Roll-to-Roll Printing Works
Unlike UV printers that cure instantly, eco solvent printing relies on heat evaporation. The CJ190's multi-stage drying system makes this process fast and reliable.
Load Roll & Set Media
Mount a roll of vinyl, PVC flex, photo paper, or sublimation fabric (up to 1900mm wide) onto the feed spindle. Precision pinch rollers guide the media through the print zone with accurate alignment.
Print & Heat Dry
The Epson i3200 head deposits eco solvent ink across the 1850mm width. Front, rear, and IR heaters evaporate the solvent carriers as the media passes through. Drying fans accelerate the process.
Cut & Finish
Dried output winds onto the take-up reel. Feed to a cutting plotter for contour-cut vinyl stickers, trim outdoor banners to size, or finish as-needed. Optional laminator adds extra durability.
Eco Solvent vs UV vs True Solvent: Honest Comparison
Eco solvent ink costs significantly less per ml than UV-curable ink. For high-volume banner printing, the per-square-metre ink cost is a major advantage over UV printer operation.
Unlike true solvent flex printing machine output, eco solvent printing produces minimal fumes. Operates in a standard shop or home studio without forced ventilation systems.
Eco solvent for outdoor, water base for photo, sublimation for fabric. No UV printer or solvent machine offers this flexibility — switch based on the job.
Fits through standard doorways and into small shops. No industrial floor requirements. A practical large format printer for businesses that don't have factory space.
Specifications
Complete technical specifications of the CJ190 eco solvent printer and wide format printer.
Applications
The CJ190 covers the core output of most local sign and print shops. Pair it with a cutting plotter and laminator for a complete production setup.
Banner & Outdoor Banners
High-speed banner printing on PVC flex for shop front signs, event backdrops, and outdoor banners. 40 sqm/hr keeps production moving for local sign work.
• Event backdrops
• Shop front signs
Vinyl Stickers & Graphics
Sticker printing and vinyl stickers on self-adhesive eco solvent vinyl. Feed output to a cutting plotter for contour-cut decals, labels, and window graphics.
• Window graphics
• Product labels
Poster & Photo Printing
Poster printing and large poster printing on photo paper using water base ink. 6-pass high-quality mode delivers sharp detail for retail displays and indoor signage.
• Retail displays
• Indoor signage
Sublimation Fabric Transfers
Switch to sublimation ink and print on transfer paper for fabric heat pressing. Pairs with a heat press for T-shirts, sportswear, and custom apparel production.
• Sportswear
• Custom apparel
Vehicle Wraps & Fleet Graphics
Print eco solvent vinyl panels for vehicle wraps and fleet graphics. 1850mm width covers most vehicle panel sizes for partial and full wraps.
• Fleet graphics
• Partial wraps
Retail & Indoor Signage
Point-of-sale displays, wayfinding signs, floor graphics, and retail window graphics. The daily bread-and-butter output for local print on demand sign shops.
• Floor graphics
• Window signage
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the CJ190 eco solvent printer, ink options, and how it compares to UV and solvent alternatives.
Additional Information
Brand
KINGJET
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