Leopard

We are HGS Machines

Sustainable by Nature

The smallest possible footprint

As a manufacturer we & our associated Ink Partner are engaged in a continuous process to reduce our impact as much as possible. This means saving energy, water and chemicals is a priority. We purify our water and air before it leaves our factories and we process our waste responsibly, compliant to local regulations and standards. Our scope in sustainability extends to the production sites of our customers as wel. We help them to reduce the environmental footprint of textile printing with products and expert advice, to save energy, reduce emissions and prevent waste of precious resources

Digital drametically reduces waste

The core benefit of digital printing is flexible on demand production. No need to push large quantities with longer lead times and risks of overstock or shortages. Customers can order smaller batches and simply re-order successful collections. Digital dramatically reduces the waste of resources required to produce and ship stocks that never reaches any consumers. Next to that, HGS Machines has instilled a long-term sustainability strategy on its entire operation, impacting everything we do today and tomorrow.

Leopard is the optimal solution for your entry into digital printing

At HGS we have put 2 decades of our experience in textile printing into proven digital technology to help you meet the demands of today's fashion industry. Leopard provides industrial performance and more sustainable, high quality digital printing at a profitable cost level. With fast turnarounds and full application support, Leopard is the optimal solution for your entry into digital printing.

End-to-end support of your business

With HGS you can access decades of experience in textile printing, right from the source. Our application support specialists are dedicated to help you explore new possibilities and will share everything there is to know to keep your Leopard in perfect condition. And when outstanding results matter, rely on HGS' ink technology. Our inks are specially formulated to deliver optimum performance. In-house machine R&D allows us to offer machine with unrivalled quality and runnability that add value to your business. Our inks guarantee unattended printing without nozzle blockages or print head failures while adhering to the highest standards and legislation on sustainability.

End-to-end support of your output

The combination of the versatily fabric infeed unit, complete control over the fabric during printing, the separate inline dryer and the international recognized HGS Reactive or Pigment inks based on Novacron technology guarantees an end-to-end control for quality output. The in- built negative pressure system keeps the Ricoh printheads in optimal printing condition during all times, enabling stand alone printing for long periods.








Limitless Creativity

HGS is a total systems supplier, offering productive hardware, best-in-class software and the choice of reactive or pigment inks. With Leopard we introduce a robust entry-level digital printer that offers immense creative opportunities to print on a large variety of fabrics. A perfect solution for start-ups with enough printing demand to fulfil the need for a medium-speed printer










Designed for continuous production


Fabric infeed System


  • • Auto tensioning sensor to maintain constant tension throughout the length
  • • Multiple tensioning roller to control boing in fabric and ensure straight edges
  • • Guide supported Conveyor with adhesive keeps the fabric even and prevents creases while printing - achieving accurate printing results.
  • • Pneumatic controlled pressure roll ensure the fabric pasting even.

    • Blanket Cleaning System


  • • Equipped with brush roller and water jets to wash off the lint and excess inks on the blanket
  • • 3 Sponge roller to ensure removal of excess moisture
  • • Infrared belt dryer with hot air to dry the blanket completely and activate the adhesive on the blanket

    • Dryer


  • • Separate infrared dryer for rapid drying of printed ink on fabric
  • • Energy efficient radiation for reduced heat dissipation into the room

    • INK System


  • • 10 litre ink tanks for long ink refilling cycles
  • • Latest degassing and bubble removing system to avoid printhead blockage during printing
  • • Inline ink filters for safety of printhead
  • • Ink refill during running
  • • Low ink warning for operator attention

    • A closer look to inspiring details


    Features Description
    Printing width1800 mm
    No. of PH4 or 8
    Print headsRicoh Gen 6
    InkReactive or Pigment
    Colours8
    Environment ConditionsRoom temperature 20 - 25°C
    Printer ElectronicBYHX
    Conveyor cleaning system3 Sponge roll, 1 brush roll, Back dryer, fabric supporting roll


    Print modes / Production modes
    Speed (sq mtrs / hr)
    Passes DPI 4 PH 8 PH
    2 600*600 60 120
    3 600*900 45 90

    * Actual performance may depend on the specific type of system and application settings.

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