PEORIA | Illinois – May 2025 – <\/b>American Print & Supply has officially launched The Kraken, its most advanced direct-to-film (DTF) printer to date. Designed for decorators and apparel producers ready to scale without compromising quality, The Kraken features 8 Epson I3200 print heads, extended color capabilities, and blazing-fast output. All delivered in a turnkey, white glove package that is standard of the hands-on service APAS customers have come to expect.<\/p>\n
Built for serious volume and next-level precision, The Kraken prints at over 650 square feet per hour with a dual rail magnetic drive system, eliminating belt drag and boosting speed and stability. With a 32-inch print width, it’s compatible with larger roll media and ideal for high-capacity workflows.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to build something that wasn\u2019t just faster. It had to be smarter, cleaner, and ready to address the needs of the growing DTF market,\u201d said Rob Super<\/strong>, President and Founder at American Print & Supply. \u201cThe Kraken is built to grow with your business and dominate the most demanding production environments.\u201d<\/p>\n - 8 Print Heads<\/b> powered by Epson I3200 technology<\/p>\n - Support for up to 13 color combinations<\/b>, including CMYK + RGBO, SuperBlue+, and dual white channels<\/p>\n - Extended Smart Duster<\/b> with a dual oven design to match speed with consistent curing<\/p>\n - Complete turnkey setup<\/b> including RIP software, startup supplies, OnSite installation, and training<\/p>\n - Custom color configuration<\/b> tailored to each buyer’s production goals<\/p>\n This printer ships with everything needed to hit the ground running, including a pre-configured laptop, RIP software (Digital Factory V11 with optional NeoStampa), 32″ x 656′ premium DTF film, full ink set based on the customer’s needs, cleaning solution, and premium powder.<\/p>\n The Kraken is backed by on-site white glove installation and multi-day training, ensuring customers are ready to go live with confidence.<\/p>\n With growing concerns around supply chain volatility and potential tariffs, American Print & Supply is urging interested buyers to take advantage of early availability and pre-order supply packages for maximum savings and production flexibility.<\/p>\nKey Features Include:<\/b><\/b><\/h5>\n