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Ceramic Printer T1320-10 | Digital Ceramic Tile Printing Machine & Wide Format Printer

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Ceramic Printer T1320-10 with SEIKO RC1536 printheads, 10 channels, 1320mm width, 360 DPI. Best ceramic printer for 1200mm tile printing, custom designs, print on demand tiles, wall & floor tiles and wide format ceramic production.

Ceramic Printer T1320-10 | Digital Ceramic Tile Printing Machine & Wide Format Printer

The Ceramic Printer T1320-10 is a wide-format ceramic printing machine built for tile factories and production studios that regularly print tiles wider than standard 740mm or 1170mm machines can handle. With a 1320mm printing width, 10 ink channels, and SEIKO RC1536 printheads, this ceramic printer covers the popular 1200mm×1200mm and 1200mm×2400mm tile sizes that dominate commercial and residential markets. As a wide format printer and large format printer for ceramic substrates, the T1320-10 fills a specific production gap — wider than mid-format machines, more focused than 28-30 channel industrial glaze lines, and priced for factories that need width more than channel count.

For a small printing business that has outgrown a 740mm ceramic printer and needs to print larger tiles, or a sign shop running flex printing and flex printing machines that is adding ceramic production as a higher-margin service, the T1320-10 delivers the width you need without paying for channels you will not use. It uses the same proven SEIKO RC1536 printheads with recirculation design, adjustable drop size from 14~98pl (up to 13~133pl), 360 DPI native resolution, and 37 kHz firing frequency found across the entire T-series platform. With 10 channels supporting CMYK plus extended colours and special effects, print on demand custom tiles, and continuous factory runs, the T1320-10 is practical digital printing equipment that focuses on what matters for most tile producers — width, speed, and reliability. Available in two widths — T1320-10 (1320mm) and T2150-10 (2150mm) — the series scales from wide-format tile production to extra-wide slab printing.

Key Advantages of Ceramic Printer T1320-10

✔ 1320mm Wide-Format Printing

A 1320mm print width handles the most common large-format tile sizes — 1200×1200mm, 1200×2400mm, and similar — in a single pass. For a ceramic printer serving commercial tile markets, this width covers the majority of real-world demand.

✔ SEIKO RC1536 Recirculation Printheads

SEIKO RC1536 industrial printheads with recirculation keep heavy ceramic pigments from settling during long production runs. This is the proven industry-standard head for ceramic printing — reliable, serviceable, and widely available.

✔ 10-Colour Channel Configuration

10 ink channels support CMYK plus extended colours or special-effect inks. For a ceramic printing machine focused on production throughput rather than maximum colour complexity, 10 channels provide the right balance of capability and simplicity.

✔ Adjustable Drop Size 14~133pl

Drop size from 14~98pl (expandable to 13~133pl) gives operators control over fine detail, smooth gradients on marble and wood effects, and heavy ink coverage for dark tile designs and glaze-effect inks.

✔ 37 kHz Firing & 360 DPI

37 kHz firing frequency with 360 DPI native resolution keeps ceramic printing fast enough for continuous factory lines without sacrificing the image quality that customers expect on decorative tiles.

✔ Print-on-Demand Without Screens

Digital workflow means custom tiles, short sample runs, and print on demand designs without screen-making costs. For a small printing business entering ceramic printing, this removes the traditional barrier to custom tile production.

Ceramic Printer T1320 / T2150 Technical Specifications

ITEM T1320 - 10 T2150 - 10
Model T1320 - 10 T2150 - 10
Printing Area 1320mm × 2400mm 2150mm × Limitless
Belt Size 1340mm 2200mm
Printhead SEIKO RC1536 SEIKO RC1536
Drop Size 14~98pl (Adjustable to 13~133pl) 14~98pl (Adjustable to 13~133pl)
Native Resolution 360 DPI 360 DPI
Firing Frequency 37 kHz 37 kHz
Max. Channels 10 Channels 10 Channels
UPS Requirement 15 kW – 30 kW 20 kW – 35 kW
Air Requirement 6 Bar, 500 L/Min Compressed Clean Air (Free of Humidity and Oil) 6 Bar, 500 L/Min Compressed Clean Air (Free of Humidity and Oil)
Power Requirement 380V (3 Phase + Neutral + Ground) 50–60Hz 380V (3 Phase + Neutral + Ground) 50–60Hz
Technology Digital Ceramic Inkjet Printing System
Applications Ceramic Tile Printing, Decorative Ceramic Surfaces, Print on Demand Tiles, Industrial Ceramic Decoration, Wide Format & Large Format Ceramic Production

*Printing area, belt size, and UPS requirement vary by model (T1320-10 / T2150-10); all other specifications are shared across both models. Specifications as per product datasheet.

Ceramic Printer T1320-10 Common Applications

Application Description
🏠 Decorative Wall & Floor Tiles High-volume digital decoration for residential and commercial wall and floor tiles up to 1320mm width
🏢 Architectural Ceramic Panels Large format ceramic panels for building facades, lobbies, and commercial interiors
🎨 Customized Ceramic Designs Print on demand custom patterns, artwork, and personalised tile designs without screens
🏪 Brand Logos & Promotional Products Corporate branding on ceramic surfaces for retail spaces, restaurants, and hospitality venues
☕ Ceramic Mugs & Tableware Custom printing on ceramic drinkware and dining products (with appropriate fixturing)
🖼️ Photo & Artwork Printing High-resolution reproduction of photographs and fine art on ceramic substrates
🛁 Bathroom & Interior Décor Custom bathroom tiles, shower surrounds, and interior decorative ceramic surfaces
🏭 Industrial Ceramic Decoration Continuous single-pass production for large tile manufacturing plants
Big Slab & Large Format Tiles Large format floor slabs, wall slabs, and oversized decorative panels (T2150-10 for widest formats)
Digital Print Expansion For businesses moving from flex printing, flex printing machines, or vinyl print workflows into ceramic production

Ceramic Printer T1320-10 FAQ

Digital ceramic tile printing uses a specialised ceramic printer — not a standard inkjet printer or a ceramic 3D printer. Machines like the T1320-10 are built specifically for ceramic printing: they use industrial SEIKO RC1536 printheads with recirculation systems that handle heavy ceramic inks containing glass frits and mineral pigments. The ceramic printing machine jets the design onto a flat tile as it passes through on a conveyor belt. The print is not finished at this stage — the tile must then be fired in a kiln at 800–1200°C, which fuses the ceramic inks permanently into the tile surface. Some people searching for a "ceramic 3D printer" actually need a 2D ceramic printer like the T1320-10 — a ceramic 3D printer builds three-dimensional objects from clay layer by layer, while a ceramic printer decorates the flat surface of an already-formed tile.

The cost of a ceramic printing machine depends on width, channel count, and features. Compact 740mm models with 10 channels sit at the lower end of industrial equipment pricing. Mid-format machines like the T1320-10 with 1320mm width and 10 channels are priced higher due to the wider print area and heavier-duty construction. The T2150-10 at 2150mm width represents an additional step up. Full production glaze lines like the KT1500-28 and KT2100-30 with 28-30 channels are at the highest investment tier. Beyond the ceramic printer itself, budget for a kiln (800–1200°C, typically a major additional investment), 380V three-phase electrical installation, a compressed air system with oil-free dry air at 6 Bar and 500 L/Min, plus ongoing costs for ceramic inks, printhead maintenance, and spare parts. For a small printing business comparing costs, a ceramic printer requires more infrastructure than adding another flex printing machine or printer for vinyl — but ceramic tile margins per square metre are significantly higher, which can offset the higher entry cost over time. Contact a supplier for specific T1320-10 pricing based on your configuration.

The "best" ceramic printer depends on your tile sizes, production volume, and how many ink channels you actually need. For small studios or a small printing business just entering ceramic printing, a 740mm 10-channel model is often the right starting point. For factories that print 1200mm-wide tiles — one of the most common commercial sizes — the T1320-10 is one of the best fits. Its 1320mm width handles these tiles in a single pass, 10 channels cover CMYK plus effects, and it avoids paying for 12 or 28 channels if your designs do not require them. For factories producing big slabs wider than 1500mm, the T2150-10 or KT1500-28 becomes the better choice. For complete base-colour-effects glaze workflows, the KT2100-30 is the most capable line. The T1320-10 earns its "best" ranking for a specific scenario: when your factory needs 1200mm+ tile width, runs standard CMYK plus a few effect colours, and values production simplicity over maximum channel count. Note: a ceramic 3D printer is a completely different machine for building 3D clay objects — not for decorating flat tiles.

A ceramic printer like the T1320-10 works through a process that is fundamentally different from flex printing or standard inkjet printing:

Step 1 — Ink Preparation: Ceramic inks containing glass frits, metal oxides, and mineral pigments are loaded into the ceramic printing machine. These inks are heavier and more abrasive than solvent inks used in flex printing machines, which is why the T1320-10 uses SEIKO RC1536 printheads with recirculation that keeps pigments from settling.

Step 2 — Digital Printing: The tile is placed on the conveyor belt. As it passes under the printheads, the ceramic printer jets the design using variable drop sizes (14~133pl) at 360 DPI and 37 kHz. The T1320-10 uses up to 10 channels for colour and effects.

Step 3 — Drying: The printed tile may pass through a drying section to remove moisture carriers from the ink before firing.

Step 4 — Kiln Firing: This is the step that separates ceramic printing from all other digital printing. The printed tile enters a kiln at 800–1200°C. The glass frits melt and fuse with the tile surface, and the metal oxides develop their final permanent colours. The design becomes part of the tile itself — scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and UV-stable.

Step 5 — Quality Check & Packing: The finished tile is inspected and shipped.

Unlike flex printing where the print is finished off the machine, ceramic printing is only complete after kiln firing. And unlike a ceramic 3D printer that builds shapes from clay, a ceramic printer decorates flat tile surfaces that are already formed.