ML-18000 is a next-generation solution that will elevate your production capabilities and drive your business forward
Designed to deliver unparalleled performance, the printer is equipped with 18 PrecisionCore printheads and double black inks, offering the perfect combination of speed, productivity, and superior image quality. With its ability to enhance black density at high printing speeds, the ML-18000 ensures your designs stand out with striking clarity and depth.
Why choose Epson Monna Lisa for sustainable fashion?
Water reduction
Printing with digital printers using pigment inks is a more sustainable choice compared to analogue dye printing, as it eliminates the need for steaming and washing. With Epson’s Monna Lisa ML-13000, water consumption can be reduced by up to 97%¹, reducing the environmental impact of textile production.
Endless creative potential
Traditionally, printing on blended fabrics requires multiple dye inks, limiting design options. Epson’s Monna Lisa technology with pigment inks enables high-resolution prints on diverse fabrics, expanding creative possibilities and supporting the use of innovative new sustainable materials.
Reduced energy consumption
Epson Monna Lisa technology is designed to optimise energy usage during the printing process, to minimise consumption and help to reduce the carbon footprint associated with textile production. By printing only what’s needed, it reduces fabric waste and excess inventory, promoting sustainable practices.
Our environmental certifications
ECO PASSPORT certification for digital fabric printing, by OEKO-TEX®
All Genesta inks have been awarded ECO PASSPORT certification for textile printers, the assurance that they meet strict human-ecological standards for chemicals.
Bluesign® approved inkjet printing on fabric
The bluesign® system ensures that the final textile product is sustainable and meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide. It applies to Genesta AC Acid inks (except Fluorescent flavine and Fluorescent pink), Genesta RE-N Reactive inks, Genesta PG-2 Pigment inks and Across DS.
Global Organic Textile Standard for digital textile printing
Genesta RE-N Reactive inks (except one of Grey: Grey RE-N), Genesta AC Acid inks (except Black AC-N / Grey AC-N), Genesta PG-2 Pigment inks and Across DS have been GOTS approved by ECOCERT for the entire organic fibre supply chain, including ecological and social sustainability criteria
Technical specifications
| Printing Technology Number of Printheads Number of Color Maximum Print Resolution Gradation process Max print width (mm) Max print width (inch) Max print length (mm) Max fabric width (mm) Max fabric width (inch) Max fabric thickness (mm) | PrecisionCore inkjet technology 18 8 1,200 x 1,200 dpi Variable-sized droplet technology 1,850 72.8” Unlimited 1,850 72.8” 5.0 | |
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| Ink | GENESTA Reactive Ink Ink Capacity | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey, Red, Blue, Orange, Crimson 10 litres |
| Print speed (square)*1 | Maximum Printing Speed (m²/h) Typical Printing Speed 1 (m²/h) Typical Printing Speed 2 (m²/h) Maximum Printing Speed (sq ft/hr) Typical Printing Speed 1 (sq ft/hr) Typical Printing Speed 2 (sq ft/hr) | 450 (300×600 dpi, 1 pass) *1 252 (600×600 dpi, 2 pass) *2 162 (900×600 dpi, 3 pass) *3 4,844 (300×600 dpi, 1 pass) *1 2,713 (600×600 dpi, 2 pass) *2 1,744 (900×600 dpi, 3 pass) *3 |
| Print speed (linear)*1 | Maximum Printing Speed (lmt/h) Typical Printing Speed 1 (lmt/h) Typical Printing Speed 2 (lmt/h) Maximum Printing Speed (li ft/hr) Typical Printing Speed 1 (li ft/hr) Typical Printing Speed 2 (li ft/hr) | 300 (300×600 dpi, 1 pass) *1 168 (600×600 dpi, 2 pass) *2 108 (900×600 dpi, 3 pass) *3 984 (300×600 dpi, 1 pass) *1 551 (600×600 dpi, 2 pass) *2 354 (900×600 dpi, 3 pass) *3 |
| Fabric handling | Fabric Drive Belt Washing | Conveyor belt with thermoplastic adhesive Automatic |
| Standard feeder | Fabric Roll Diameter (mm) Fabric Roll Weight (kg) Fabric Roll Core Diameter (inch) Fabric Roll Diameter (inch) Fabric Roll Weight (lb) | 400 100 2” or 3” 15.7” (2” or 3” shaft) 220 (2” or 3” shaft) |
| Environmental characteristics | Temperature (C) Temperature (F) Humidity | Operating: 20°C - 35°C, Recommended: 22°C - 28°C Operating: 68°F - 95°F, Recommended: 72°F - 82°F Operating: 40 - 60%RH (no condensation) |
| Dimensions | Printer (mm) Ink Rack (mm) Printer (inch) Ink Rack (inch) | 4,200(W) x 2,660(D) x 1,830(H) 550(W) x 1,990(D) x 1,450(H) 165(W) x 105(D) x 72(H) 22(W) x 78(D) x 57(H) |
| Weight | Printer (kg) Ink Rack (kg) Printer (lb) Ink Rack (lb) | Approx. 2,190 Approx. 160 (not including ink) Approx. 4,828 Approx. 353 (not including ink) |
| Electrical | Voltage Rated Current Power Consumption | 380~415V, 3phase+Neutral+Earth, 50Hz/ 60Hz 14 A 2.6 kW |
| Certifications | Safety/Electromagnetic | U.S.A: UL, FCC Brazil: NR12 EU, EFTA countries, Turkey, UK: Machinery Directive, EMC Directive (CE/UKCA) Morocco: Safety & EMC regulation (CP) Ukraine: Safety & EMC regulation (Ukraine conformity mark) Australia: Australia EMC framework (RCM) Korea: MSIP regulation (KC) |
| Network | Transmission speed | USB 3.0 (for printing) Ethernet 1000BASE-T (for data communication except printing) |
| Software | RIP software | Epson Edge Print PRO X2 (Option), Epson Edge Print PRO X WF (Option) |
Boost your productivity with enhanced black density
The ML-18000 features 18 of Epson’s latest 4.73-inch high-density PrecisionCore Micro TFP printheads, allowing it to deliver exceptional productivity (252 sqm/h, 600x600 dpi, 2 pass) without compromising on quality.
Comprehensive solutions for textile
The printheads, printer, ink, and software are all developed and manufactured by Epson for optimum quality with maximum reliability and one-stop service.
Find your Monna Lisa
Quality, detail, brightness, smoothness: a must-have for every company. But different businesses have different production volumes, serve different niches, have different needs. That’s why we worked hard to bring you all the top technologies on smaller machines too.
Meet the Monna Lisa series: a Epson Monna Lisa for every need.
ML-8000: your first direct-to-fabric printer
The best of Epson’s technologies, now for smaller companies too. If you want to step into the textile printing business, Monna Lisa ML-8000 gives you your perfect start.
Monna Lisa ML-13000: your creativity is the real star
The Epson printer that revolutionises the textile industry, without neglecting the good of this planet. Thanks to Direct-to-Fabric printing, Monna Lisa ML-13000 allows you to create prints on fabric in a single stop.
ML-16000: the all-round digital textile printer
The perfect balance between productivity, space, high quality, and budget. Monna Lisa ML-16000 is designed to give you all the means to get into the high-tier market with limited investment.
ML-16000JQ: even more freedom
Feel free to express your creativity, and Epson will take care of the rest! With the Monna Lisa ML-16000JQ, you will always be one step ahead.
ML-24000: flexibility and sustainability above all
The Monna Lisa ML-24000, with its 24 Epson PrecisionCore print heads and range of 12 colours, is extremely flexible and designed to help you achieve the compliance standards required for quality, safety and sustainability certifications that are essential in today's textile sector.
ML-32000: the all-round digital textile printer
In a fast-paced market, the ability to adapt to trends, standards and needs is the most valuable advantage. Especially since you don’t have to give up on quality with Monna Lisa ML-32000.
ML-64000: dreams come true, in high res
Top notch digital fabric printer. Everything you could wish for in modern technology. Huge volumes, fastest print speeds and vivid colours in the highest resolution. If you and your clients aren't looking to compromise, Monna Lisa ML-64000 is the way to go.
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• Printing width: 1500mm, printing mode: Bidirectional. Printing speeds vary depending on such factors as image printed, firmware version, operating state of PC and print settings.
*1: With 300x300dpi 2 half tone layers
*2: With 300x300dpi 4 half tone layers
*3: With 300x300dpi 6 half tone layers