Polyprint TexJet echo2 vs UniNet IColour 560

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

Polyprint TexJet echo2 Polyprint TexJet echo2
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UniNet IColour 560 UniNet IColour 560

Polyprint TexJet echo2

✅ Excellent ink usage efficiency, 3-year warranty.
❌ Slower than industrial competitors.

UniNet IColour 560

✅ White toner transfer technology works on any colourfabric.
❌ Transfer sheets can be expensive per print.
Feature Polyprint TexJet echo2 UniNet IColour 560
Print Technology Hybrid DTG White Toner Transfer
Colour Output CMYK + White CMYK + White
Print Resolution 1440 x 1440 dpi 2400 x 600 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM) N/A 28 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM) 30 shirts/hr 28 ppm
First Page Out Time N/A 9 sec
Auto Double-Sided No Yes
Input Paper Capacity 1 Platen 250 Sheets
Output Tray Capacity N/A 150 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes 41 x 60 cm A4 / Banners
Paper Weight Support Textiles Transfer Paper
Scanner Type None None
Scan Resolution N/A N/A
Auto Document Feeder None None
Copy Speed No No
Wi-Fi Connectivity No Yes
Ethernet Support Yes Yes
USB Connectivity Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Support No Yes
Display Panel N/A N/A
Monthly Duty Cycle N/A N/A
Ink/Cartridge System N/A N/A
Borderless Printing N/A N/A
Width N/A N/A
Depth N/A N/A
Height N/A N/A
Machine Weight N/A N/A
Energy Efficiency N/A N/A
Noise Level (dB) N/A N/A
Processor Speed N/A N/A
Internal Memory N/A N/A
Cloud Print Support N/A N/A
Security Features N/A N/A
Compatible OS N/A N/A
Included in Box N/A N/A
Warranty Period N/A N/A
Recommended Use N/A N/A

⚖️ Expert Verdict

The Polyprint Texjet Echo2 (DTG) and the Uninet icolour 560 (White Toner Transfer) represent two different ways to decorate high-end garments. The Polyprint prints liquid ink directly into the fabric, providing a softer feel and higher resolution for complex photographic designs on cotton. The Uninet icolour 560 uses a laser-transfer process that allows you to decorate almost any surface—cotton, polyester, wood, and metal—with zero daily maintenance. The biggest advantage of the Uninet is its lack of downtime; since it uses dry toner instead of liquid ink, it never clogs even if you don't use it for weeks. The Polyprint Echo2 requires a consistent cleaning schedule to keep its heads from drying out. However, for a dedicated t-shirt business that prioritizes 'hand-feel' and traditional print quality, the Polyprint is often preferred. If you want to decorate everything from dark hoodies to hard surfaces with zero maintenance hassle, the Uninet is the winner. For a professional, high-quality t-shirt shop, the Polyprint Echo2 takes the win. Overall, the Uninet wins for its extreme versatility and reliability.

What Owners Are Saying?

Polyprint TexJet echo2

Alex B.
"Very versatile with the interchangeable platens. We can switch from t-shirts to baby onesies in seconds. The ink stay-down time is impressive, meaning less maintenance during downtime. A bit of a niche choice in the UK compared to Brother, but the print quality is top-notch."

UniNet IColour 560

TransferKing
"White toner printing is a game-changer for dark garments and hard surfaces. This machine allows us to do things DTG can't, like printing on wood and metal. The 2-step paper process is a bit of a faff at first, but once you get the temperature sorted, it’s an absolute unit of a production tool."

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