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DCC NeoChroma S-44100+ Pro Sublimation Printer
DCC
The DCC NeoChroma S-44100+ Pro is the entry point into DCC’s industrial dye-sublimation line — a 64-inch transfer printer built on a single Epson I3200-A1 printhead, with a 5 L bulk ink system, quartz curing and a 7-inch touchscreen. DCC publishes 48.61 m²/hr (about 523 sq ft/hr) at 360 × 600 dpi, and up to 720 × 1200 dpi in four-pass mode when the work needs detail rather than speed.
It is the model for a shop moving off desktop sublimation or bringing outsourced transfer printing in-house — industrial paper handling and bulk ink at the bottom of the range, in a series that scales to four heads.
Price range: $19,550.00 through $35,300.00
Description
Industrial sublimation, at the point where it starts making sense.
There is a gap between a desktop sublimation printer and a production one. Desktop machines run cartridges, narrow media and manual handling, and they cap your output long before they wear out. Production machines start at prices that only make sense if the volume is already there.
The S-44100+ Pro sits in that gap. It is a genuine industrial machine — 64-inch media, 5 L bulk ink, quartz curing, automatic loading and take-up, tension control — built around a single Epson I3200-A1 head rather than four. You get the paper handling and the ink economics of a production printer at the bottom of the range, in a series that goes to four heads when you need it.
What you actually get
Epson I3200-A1 printhead
DCC pairs the I3200-A1 with automatic capping and wiping, which is what keeps nozzles healthy between runs. Head life on a sublimation printer is largely a maintenance story, and the parts of that story you can automate are the parts that actually get done.
Up to 720 × 1200 dpi
Four pass modes from 360 × 600 through 720 × 1200. The four-pass mode trades speed for detail — useful on photographic panels and fine gradients where banding would show.
5 L bulk ink, plus secondary tanks
CMYK in 5 L main tanks feeding 220 mL secondary tanks, so the printer keeps running through a refill instead of stopping. Bulk ink is also where the cost-per-square-metre difference against cartridge machines comes from.
Low-ink alarm system
The ink system warns before a channel runs dry. On an unattended run, a starved channel costs you more than the paper — it can cost the head.
Four quartz heaters
The intelligent curing system uses four quartz heaters with both automatic and manual control, so the operator can dial drying to the paper and coverage in front of them rather than accept a fixed profile.
Automatic media handling
Auto and manual media loading, automatic take-up, a double air-shaft, wrinkle removal and a tensioner roller. Tension is what separates a clean 64-inch web from one that cockles and strikes the head.
Paper thickness adjustment
Vacuum-controlled bed settings and a manual pincher lift let the operator match hold-down to the paper in use, down to 42 gsm. Lightweight transfer paper is where cheap handling systems fail.
7-inch touchscreen HMI
Setup, adjustment and job monitoring from one panel, with an auto moisturising and cleaning system and automatic paper press release handled by the machine rather than a checklist.
Where this model sits in the series
One head, four pass modes
DCC publishes 48.61 m²/hr (about 523 sq ft/hr) at 360 × 600 dpi in 1.9-pass mode, 46.27 m²/hr at 360 × 1200, 32.59 m²/hr at 360 × 1800 and 24.6 m²/hr at 720 × 1200 in four-pass.
Quote your capacity from the mode your work actually needs. On apparel panels most shops live in the faster modes; on photographic soft signage they do not.
The S-44 ladder is head count
The series runs S-44100+ (one head), S-44200+ (two), S-44300+ (three) and S-44350 (four), with throughput rising roughly in step — about 84.7, 113 and 133.8 m²/hr at 360 × 600 or 360 × 1200 respectively.
Ask us whether head count can be added later on your configuration, or whether it has to be specified at order. That answer belongs in writing on your quote, not in a sales conversation.
When to look at the S-45 series instead
The NeoChroma S-45350+ Pro is a different class — 76-inch media and 188 m²/hr at single pass. If you are already running a full shift of sublimation most days, the arithmetic usually favours the larger machine.
If you are converting outsourced volume and growing into it, the S-44 series is the safer buy.
Throughput is paper, not garments
Sublimation printers are rated in square metres of transfer paper per hour. Finished pieces depend on nesting efficiency, your calender or press speed, and cutting and sewing.
Give us your panel sizes and daily target and we will work it through to finished pieces before you buy.
NeoChroma S-44 series — published speeds
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| Model | Printheads | 360 × 600 dpi | 360 × 1200 dpi | 720 × 1200 dpi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-44100+ Pro | 1 × Epson I3200-A1 | 48.61 m²/hr (1.9 pass) | 46.27 m²/hr (2 pass) | 24.6 m²/hr (4 pass) |
| S-44200+ | 2 × Epson I3200-A1 | 84.70 m²/hr (1.9 pass) | 80.02 m²/hr (1 pass) | 45.33 m²/hr (2 pass) |
| S-44300+ | 3 × Epson I3200-A1 | 113.02 m²/hr (1.9 pass) | 108.15 m²/hr (2 pass) | 63.90 m²/hr (4 pass) |
| S-44350 | 4 × Epson I3200-A1 | — | 133.76 m²/hr (2 pass) | 84.53 m²/hr (4 pass) |
Manufacturer-published figures. Pass modes differ between models in DCC’s table, so compare like for like before deciding. Real output depends on nesting efficiency, coverage, paper and finishing capacity.
Everything around the printer
Heat presses & calenders
Sublimation is two steps — the transfer is only finished once it is pressed. Size the press to the printer.
Sublimation printers & inks
Desktop sublimation for sampling, gifts and short runs alongside the production line.
RIP software
Nesting and color management decide how much of that output becomes saleable product.
Also in the shop: digital inks, heat transfer vinyl, cutting plotters, DTF printers and supplies and the full screen printing equipment range. Browse all brands we carry or build a complete shop.
Equipment financing & Section 179
Finance it, keep your cash
Spread the cost into predictable monthly payments and keep working capital for paper, ink and payroll.
Section 179 may apply
Qualifying equipment bought and placed in service during the tax year can often be deducted in full that year rather than depreciated. Annual limits apply.
Financed equipment can qualify
Section 179 generally applies whether you pay cash or finance, so the deduction can land before the machine is paid off.
Watch the calendar
It has to be placed in service in the tax year you claim it — for most businesses by December 31. Built-to-order lead time and freight count against that date.
Check terms and apply through our financing partner, or call and we will walk through it with your quote.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Section 179 eligibility and limits depend on your business and tax situation — River City Supply does not provide tax advice, so confirm with your accountant. You can also browse our equipment financing category.
Speeds, printhead count, media specification and ink system here are DCC’s published figures for the S-44 series. Electrical service, exact dimensions, shipping weight and crate size are confirmed in writing on your quote — ask for the current spec sheet before you commit.
That figure belongs to the three-head S-44300+, not the S-44100+ Pro. DCC’s own specification table gives 48.61 m²/hr at 360 × 600 dpi for the single-head model. Always compare the model number, not the series.
The S-44 series scales by printhead count. Whether that is a field upgrade on your machine or has to be specified at order is a question for your quote — and the answer changes which model you should buy today.
A 64-inch web with a curing section needs floor space, operator and service access, suitable power and ventilation. DCC specifies an operating environment of 15–25°C (59–77°F) at 35–80% humidity, non-condensing. Send us your floor plan and we will confirm the site.
Get a configured quote on the NeoChroma S-44100+ Pro
Tell us your daily output target, your panel sizes and your floor space, and we will confirm whether the single-head model covers it or you should step up the series. Freight, crating and installation go on one quote. Equipment financing is available and Section 179 may apply.
Technical Specifications
DCC NeoChroma S-44100+ Pro — technical specifications
| Print engine | |
|---|---|
| Printhead | 1 × Epson I3200-A1 |
| Maximum resolution | 720 × 1200 dpi |
| Head maintenance | Automatic capping and wiping; auto moisturising and cleaning system |
| Ink colors | CMYK |
| Print speed | |
| 360 × 600 dpi (1.9 pass) | 48.61 m²/hr — approx. 523 sq ft/hr |
| 360 × 1200 dpi (2 pass) | 46.27 m²/hr — approx. 498 sq ft/hr |
| 360 × 1800 dpi (3 pass) | 32.59 m²/hr — approx. 351 sq ft/hr |
| 720 × 1200 dpi (4 pass) | 24.6 m²/hr — approx. 265 sq ft/hr |
| Media | |
| Maximum width | 1625 mm (64 in) |
| Minimum thickness | 42 gsm |
| Maximum roll weight | 60 kg |
| Handling | Auto and manual media loading and take-up; double air-shaft; wrinkle removal and tensioner roller |
| Thickness adjustment | Vacuum-controlled bed adjustment with manual pincher lift |
| Paper press | Automatic paper press release and press system |
| Ink system and curing | |
| Tanks | 5 L main ink tanks plus 220 mL secondary tanks |
| Monitoring | Low-ink alarm system |
| Curing | Intelligent curing system — four quartz heaters with automatic and manual control |
| Control and environment | |
| Interface | 7 in touchscreen HMI |
| Operating temperature | 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F) |
| Operating humidity | 35 to 80%, non-condensing |
| Ordering | |
| Manufacturer | DCC — NeoChroma S-44 Series |
| Availability | Built to order — lead time confirmed at quote |
| Shipping | Crated freight; crating and installation quoted separately |
| To confirm at quote | Electrical service, exact machine dimensions, shipping weight, crate size and whether printhead count can be upgraded later — ask us for the current spec sheet |
Figures above are DCC-published specifications for the NeoChroma S-44 series and are subject to change without notice. A machine size of 3400 × 1725 × 1976 mm (133.8 × 68 × 77.8 in) and total weight of 980 kg (2,160 lb) are published on DCC’s S-44 series page but are not broken out per model — confirm for your configuration. Contact River City Supply at (512) 454-0505 or contact us before ordering.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the S-44100+ Pro?
DCC publishes 48.61 m²/hr — about 523 square feet per hour — at 360 × 600 dpi in 1.9-pass mode. It runs 46.27 m²/hr at 360 × 1200, 32.59 m²/hr at 360 × 1800 and 24.6 m²/hr at 720 × 1200 in four-pass. Plan capacity from the mode your work actually needs, not the headline number.
You may see 110 m²/hr quoted — which is right?
110-odd m²/hr is the three-head S-44300+. DCC’s own specification table gives 48.61 m²/hr at 360 × 600 dpi for the single-head S-44100+ Pro. Series-level figures get attached to individual models in a lot of listings; we would rather quote you the model.
How many printheads does it have?
One Epson I3200-A1. The S-44 series scales by head count — two heads on the S-44200+, three on the S-44300+ and four on the S-44350 — with throughput rising roughly in step. Ask us whether heads can be added to your machine later or must be specified at order.
How wide can it print?
It takes media up to 1625 mm (64 inches) wide, down to 42 gsm, with a maximum roll weight of 60 kg. Loading and take-up are automatic, with a double air-shaft, wrinkle removal and a tensioner roller to keep the web flat across the full width.
How does the ink system work?
CMYK in 5 L main tanks feeding 220 mL secondary tanks, so the printer keeps running while you refill rather than stopping mid-job. A low-ink alarm warns before a channel runs dry — which on an unattended run protects the printhead, not just the roll.
What is the curing system?
An intelligent curing system with four quartz heaters, controllable automatically or manually. Manual control matters when you are switching between light paper at high coverage and heavier stock — a fixed drying profile suits one and scorches or under-dries the other.
Can it handle lightweight transfer paper?
It is specified down to 42 gsm. Vacuum-controlled bed adjustment and a manual pincher lift let the operator match hold-down and tension to the paper in front of them, which is what prevents cockling and head strikes on thin stock.
How much maintenance does it need?
Automatic capping and wiping plus an auto moisturising and cleaning system handle the routine head care that operators otherwise skip. You still own daily checks, consumables and keeping the machine clean — but the parts that protect the head are automated.
Should I buy this or step up the series?
Buy on daily volume. If you are converting outsourced sublimation or moving off desktop equipment, the single-head model gives you industrial paper handling and bulk ink economics at the bottom of the range. If you already run sublimation most of a shift, look at the higher head counts or the S-45350+ Pro at 76 inches and 188 m²/hr. Send us a month of volume and we will tell you honestly which fits.
What else do I need to run sublimation at this scale?
A calender or heat press sized to match — a printer will outrun a small press within a shift. Plus RIP software for nesting and color management, sublimation paper and ink, and polyester blanks or hard goods to press onto. Tell us the whole workflow and we will make sure nothing downstream becomes the bottleneck.
What do I need in the room?
Floor space for a 64-inch web with operator and service access, suitable power, and ventilation for the curing section. DCC specifies an operating environment of 15–25°C (59–77°F) at 35–80% humidity, non-condensing — worth checking if your shop runs hot in summer. Send us your floor plan and electrical service and we will confirm the site before anything ships.
How does it ship, and what is the lead time?
Built to order and shipped crated by freight. Crating, installation and lead time are quoted separately from the machine — get all of it in writing before you schedule installation. See our store policies for terms.
Can I finance it?
Yes. Equipment financing is available through our financing partner, and Section 179 tax advantages may apply to a qualifying purchase. Most shops structure the payment against the outsourced print volume the machine brings in-house. Ask your accountant about your situation, and browse our equipment financing category.
Call (512) 454-0505 or toll-free (855) 841-9733, email [email protected], or message us on Tidio. Give us your daily output target and we will tell you straight which model in the series is the right buy. More in our articles and videos.
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