What is the F9470H used for?

Dye-sublimation printing on polyester fabric, apparel panels, flags, banners and other soft signage. Most output is finished with a heat press or calender.

How is it different from a 44-inch dye-sub printer?

It prints on 64-inch rolls, so it handles wider fabric and lays out more panels per run. That width and the production ink system are the main step up.

What does the hot-swap ink system do?

It holds two cartridges per color so one can be replaced while the other keeps the printer running. That cuts downtime on long production runs.

Can it print on cotton?

No. Dye-sublimation bonds to polyester and specially coated substrates; cotton and untreated natural fibers need a different printing method.

What else do I need to run it?

A heat press or rotary calender to fix the ink, plus transfer paper if you print via transfer rather than direct to fabric. Space, power and ventilation for a production machine matter too.