Sublimation and pigment
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An Epson 4880 is what you are thinking of
There is software that allows that ...
MultiRIP Hybrid: Dual Ink, Sublimation Transfers Film Positive RIP Epson Printers
It's not a OEM Epson factory item but can be done,
That was one printer that was capable (I have one)
Multi-rip can work on other models too, even 6 color printers the inks can be different types, for like using 4 regular colors for sublimation them 2 blacks for film positives and such.
You need to check RIP software suppliers for that capability. Of course you would need at least 8 print heads in the printer to be capable for 4 color printing using both technologies.
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The epson 4880, but I don't know how big it is.
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From past experiences with dual purpose printers (we used the Epson 4800). You will deal with more ink cost than you normally would with just 2 separate printers. Every time you run a clean you will be draining both inks. Even if you are running cotton for a week you are draining your sublimation ink through cleans and maintenance.
That is true, and the firmware on either the 4800 or the 4880 will force head cleaning at pre-determined intervals, whether the heads need cleaned or not.
The carriage width is 17 inches. It can use roll paper so the paper length is not fixed. I'm not sure about his needs on paper size except what was posted would come out to about 63 inches (160 cm), if that is the width then can't use the 4880 for sure. The 9600 was only 44 inches width I think.
It could be, just that I am not familiar with it. I only know Epson printers for the most part. If that printer is capable without 3rd party support then any authorized dealer would be the best to ask or if any users here have hands on with that model.
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