In the first week of November, a 40HQ container departed from the YDM (Linyi Yicai) factory, bound for a client in Tajikistan. Inside were two machines: a 2513Pro+ UV flatbed printer equipped with a CCD vision positioning system, and an E3200 roll-to-roll printer featuring four Epson i3200 printheads. Both units were built to order and underwent comprehensive proofing tests in the workshop prior to shipment; the corresponding test reports were included with the machines.
Why Equip the Printer with a CCD System?
Without the camera, every piece has to be lined up by hand. With it, that step is gone.
As the carriage crosses the bed, the camera takes a look at what's sitting on the table, reads where each workpiece actually is, and moves the print file to match. The ink lands on the piece itself, not on where the layout said the piece should be.
So operators just toss parts onto the bed. Straight, crooked, scattered — doesn't matter. No jigs, no measuring, no reference dots to mark. For a shop running short batches, shaped parts, or several jobs on one sheet, this removes the slowest part of the whole job: placing things by hand. And that slow part is usually the difference between a small order making money and not.
The second thing it's good for is nesting. One design, a dozen small parts. The camera reads each part's outline and aligns to it one by one. Eyeballing a dozen edges by hand is exactly where waste comes from. Done this way, there's far less of it.
The E3200 is a 3.2-meter-wide roll-to-roll printer equipped with four Epson i3200 printheads. This four-head configuration on a 10-foot-wide machine delivers both high production speed and rich color density—ideal for the core, high-volume jobs handled weekly by advertising production shops, such as backlit fabric, signage banners, self-adhesive vinyl, vehicle wraps, and mesh. The system is easy to maintain; local operators can quickly master its operation, and the cost of replacing printheads down the line remains affordable. With the four heads configured for CMYK, the printer produces solid, uniform color blocks and smooth gradients, minimizing the risk of visible banding. A vacuum bed keeps the media flat during transport, while imported guide rails ensure the carriage remains stable across the entire width. This is especially critical for long-format prints: if the guide rails lack precision, color shifts and streaks can appear further along the print—a common reason for customer returns.
Preparation Before Crating
These machines are not simply pulled from stock and shipped. Before leaving the factory, each unit undergoes a comprehensive series of tests: printhead inspection and cleaning, bidirectional alignment, UV curing verification, ink supply pressure checks, and media tension calibration. We also perform test prints using the specific materials the customer intends to use, evaluating ink droplet placement, curing quality, and edge sharpness. A dedicated engineer signs off on the test report; if any parameter fails, the unit is sent back for rework—ensuring no machine leaves the factory with unresolved issues.
Our packaging process follows a strict, standardized protocol. Each machine is secured to a steel base within a wooden crate; the carriage is locked in place, printheads are thoroughly cleaned and sealed, and UV lamps are individually protected. Spare parts, ink, cables, RIP software, and manuals are packed in a separate container, shipped alongside the main unit to ensure everything arrives together—preventing situations where a machine arrives before its essential ink supplies. For shipments containing both a 2513Pro+ (flatbed) and an E3200 (roll-to-roll), the heavier flatbed is placed at the bottom, the roll-to-roll unit is secured against the side, and a buffer zone is maintained between them.
Upon Arrival in Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a landlocked country; after clearing customs, the equipment must be transported overland to reach the client’s facility. Consequently, before the equipment is even packed for shipment, everything required for installation is prepared to ensure it is "ready for immediate setup upon arrival." This includes anchor bolts, clearly marked lifting points, wiring diagrams, and a step-by-step startup procedure. Should any hardware issues arise, replacement parts are promptly dispatched.
This approach is a practice honed by Yicai over two decades of exporting. Since 2005, the company’s team of over a dozen engineers has continuously refined its industrial-grade flatbed and wide-format roll-to-roll printers. The equipment has been shipped to more than 80 countries, with documentation for CE, SGS, TUV, and ISO standards included as a matter of course with every export order. For Yicai, a sale is not the end; the true measure of a successful transaction is whether the machine can operate reliably at the client’s own facility.
Post time: Nov-07-2026
