The Audley 3208 Sublimation Printer is a 3.2 m wide industrial machine designed for high‑speed sublimation transfer on large‑format garments and textiles. It uses eight Epson I3200‑A1 print heads across a 3200 mm print width to deliver smooth, 3200 dpi‑class CMYK output at production speeds around 370 ㎡/h in 1‑pass mode and 200 ㎡/h in 2‑pass mode, giving DTF and textile shops strong throughput for all‑over tees, fashion, sportswear and soft signage.
Although positioned as a direct‑to‑film‑capable unit for garments like t‑shirts, hoodies, shoes and spandex underwear, the 3208 is also fully at home printing on sublimation transfer paper. Its 4000 ml CMYK ink bottles and industrial‑grade feed and take‑up system are designed to handle wide rolls of sublimation paper up to about 250 mm in diameter and approximately 180 kg, supporting long runs with fewer changeovers. A high‑capacity drying section rated around 12 kW works alongside the 1.5 kW main engine to keep prints drying in line with the maximum print speed, maintaining stability and reducing cockling at scale.
The platform uses a Hoson‑class control system with features typically seen on 3.2 m sublimation engines, such as strong media hold‑down, optimized platen design and pressure rollers to minimize wrinkles and keep the paper flat across the full width. Combined with automatic cleaning and moisturizing functions (on many 3208‑class designs), this helps maintain nozzle health and color consistency during extended production. CMYK dye sublimation ink provides vivid, wash‑resistant color once transferred to polyester‑based textiles via a calender or heat press.
For workflow integration, the 3208 works with Windows‑based RIPs on PCs using an Intel Core i7‑9700K‑class CPU or equivalent AMD processor, at least 8 GB of RAM, a 128 GB SSD plus 1 TB HDD for print data, gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0/3.0 connectivity, running Windows 7/10/11 64‑bit. The printer ships in packaging approximately 500 × 152 × 197 cm, with a machine weight around 1300 kg, and includes a one‑year warranty excluding the print heads and ink system, plus lifetime support, making it a strong option for shops that need 3.2 m sublimation capacity with DTF‑friendly media handling.