Graphics One

What Graphics One does

Graphics One is a privately held, Sunnyvale-based value-added distributor and solutions integrator founded in 2000 that operates exclusively through a worldwide network of authorized resellers to serve the professional digital imaging industry. The company assembles turnkey printing systems combining third-party hardware platforms (primarily Epson-based printers such as the GO ET-15000, GO T3170x, and GO 1319/814/2720 series, plus Mutoh printers) with its proprietary inks, microporous-coated films, RIP software, heat presses, and accessories — eliminating the need for end customers to source components from multiple vendors. Its core technology differentiators include the patented GO Fuzion Ink (US 2021/0180248A1, the first ink capable of both DTF and dye sublimation printing), GO SubliMate self-dispersing dye sub ink, GO Fuze patent-pending cotton sublimation solution, GO DTFMate DTF ink/film/powder system, and the GO ColorMate PostScript Level 3 RIP software with native Mac support.

The company makes money primarily through one-time hardware system sales (turnkey bundles) supplemented by a recurring consumables stream (proprietary inks, films, powders, and cleaning solutions) tied to its installed printer base, plus perpetual RIP software licenses and dealer-only accessories and media sales. Pricing is opaque — there is no public price list; resellers and end customers obtain quotes directly from authorized dealers. Customer segments are predominantly small-to-mid-sized textile and garment decorators, commercial and desktop screen printers producing film positives and color separations, dye sublimation shops, and emerging DTF transfer operations. The company maintains a 3+ months inventory buffer (pre-pandemic levels), an extensive drop-ship program, OEM/private-label capability for large dealers, and provides free training through the GO Digital Academy. Graphics One is a trademark of AD International, LLC and operates as the distribution arm of sister company Prism Inks, which manufactures the proprietary ink products in Sunnyvale, California.

Name

Graphics One

Legal name

Graphics One

Website

https://graphicsone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphics One is a US-based value-added distributor that assembles turnkey digital imaging systems — combining Epson/Mutoh printers with proprietary inks, films, RIP software, and heat presses — and sells exclusively through a worldwide network of authorized resellers serving textile decorators, screen printers, dye sublimation shops, and DTF transfer operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Imaging Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Photo Printers & Dedicated Imaging Printers (HDACAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photo Printing & Imaging Supplies Retail (Printers, Paper, Ink, Darkroom) (CRACAHAJ), Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Digital imaging solutions
• Dye sublimation inks
• Direct-to-film systems
• Screen print color separation
• Heat transfer equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunnyvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Printers and Systems: Sale of complete turnkey printing systems including printers (GO ET-15000, GO T3170x, GO 1319, GO 814, GO 2720 series), bundled with inks, media, RIP software, and support plans. Systems range from desktop (13" x 19") to wide-format (24") and calendar presses (47" and 67"). Revenue is one-time per unit sale, with recurring consumables as the follow-on revenue driver.
2. Inks and Consumables: Recurring sale of proprietary inks including GO SubliMate (dye sublimation), GO ScreenMate (color separation), GO DTFMate (DTF), GO Fuzion (dual DTF/dye sub), GO EcoMate (eco-solvent), and cleaning/flushing solutions. Consumables in 70ml, 140ml, and 1-liter bottles. Also includes GO DTFMate powder and film media. Strong recurring revenue model tied to installed printer base.
3. RIP Software Licenses: One-time perpetual license sales for GO ColorMate RIP software in SP (Screen Print), DS (Dye Sub), TT (Toner Transfer), DTF, and DTG editions. Trade-up plans available for competitive RIP users ($395). Optional printer add-ons. No subscription fees for initial version. Also distributes CADLink FilmMaker and Digital Factory RIP software.
4. Accessories and Media: Sale of heat press accessories (lower platen protectors, heat-resistant gloves, tape, ink refill syringes), printer accessories (maintenance tanks, cutter blades, centering rulers), and specialty media (dye sub paper rolls/cut sheets, color separation film rolls/cut sheets, sublimatable cotton T-shirts).
5. Technical Support and Training Services: Included with turnkey system purchases (GO Support Plan). Support offerings include onsite product installation, free online training (GO Digital Academy), access to comprehensive online resources including knowledge base, ICC color profiles, and user manuals. May generate ancillary service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Graphics One is a value-added distributor and solutions integrator that assembles turnkey digital imaging systems by combining third-party Epson and Mutoh printers with its own proprietary inks, films, RIP software, and accessories. The company serves the dye sublimation, direct-to-film (DTF), and screen print color separation markets through an exclusive worldwide reseller and dealer channel.

Product overview

Graphics One (GO) is a provider of professional digital imaging products founded in 2000, serving as the distribution arm of Prism Inks. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of turnkey printing solutions centered on its core ink technologies. The product lineup includes: GO ScreenMate® systems (SP-1319 and SP-2400) for screen print color separation; GO SubliMate™ dye sublimation inks and systems; GO DTFMate™ direct-to-film solutions; and the revolutionary patented GO Fuzion® Ink for dual DTF/dye sublimation applications. Supporting hardware includes GO Xpress™ heat presses (clamshell, swing-away, pull-out drawer, cap, mug, combo, and large format models) and GO Xpress Calendar Presses (47" and 67"). The GO ColorMate™ RIP software provides modular Postscript Level 3 raster image processing for all market segments. GO Fuze™ solution enables dye sublimation on cotton fabrics. Media products include GO ScreenMate® color separation film and GO SubliMate™ dye sub transfer paper. The company also offers EcoMate eco-solvent inks, CleanMate cleaning solutions, and comprehensive technical support, installation, and training services. Graphics One distributes CADLink RIP software alongside its products and utilizes Epson and Mutoh printer platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GO SubliMate: Dye sublimation inks and transfer solutions featuring self-dispersing technology for MicroTFP printheads.
• GO ScreenMate
• GO Fuze
• GO ColorMate
• GO Xpress
• GO DTFMate
• GO Fuzion

Products and services

• GO ScreenMate SP-1319 System 13" x 19" professional screen print film positive color separation system with WiFi, MicroPiezo printhead, and up to 5760 x 1440 dpi resolution for producing film positives and negatives.
• GO ScreenMate SP-2400 System 24-inch professional inkjet color separation system with MicroTFP printhead technology, maximum 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution, and cartridge-free printing for film positive imaging.
• GO Fuzion Ink First patented ink technology (Patent# US 2021/0180248A1) for both DTF and dye sublimation imaging on white, light, dark cottons, polyesters, hard surfaces, and vinyls; made in the USA; available in CMYK 1KG bottles.
• GO DTFMate Direct-to-Film Ink DTF ink developed for TFP and DX printheads with excellent washability and expanded color gamut; CMYK plus white, available in 140ml and 1-liter bottles; made in the USA.
• GO SubliMate TFP Dye Sub Ink World's first dye sub ink with self-dispersing technology for MicroTFP printheads, providing enhanced jetting reliability, image quality, shelf life, and color consistency; available in CMYK in 70ml and 140ml bottles; OEKO-TEX certified.
• GO ScreenMate Color Separation Film Five-level microporous coating technology film for screen printing with UV characteristics, waterproofing, and dot control; visual dMax of 5.0, UV dMax of 3.7; available in cut sheets up to 13" x 19" and larger roll formats.
• GO DTFMate Film Direct-to-film transfer film with advanced coating for high transfer capabilities, vibrant colors, and soft hand feel; available in sizes 8.5" x 13", 12.75" x 21", 13.77" x 15.74", and 15.74" x 19.68".
• GO Xpress Heat Presses Complete line of heat presses including clamshell (9" x 12" to 16" x 20"), swing-away, pull-out drawer, cap, mug, 8-in-1 combo, and large format models up to 39" x 59" for dye sublimation and heat transfer applications.
• GO Xpress Calendar Press 3-in-1 rotary calendar press systems in 47" and 67" widths for roll-to-roll, cut-piece, and direct fixation applications.
• GO ColorMate RIP Software Modular PostScript Level 3 RIP software with multi-channel imaging engine for screen print, DTF, dye sublimation, toner transfer, and DTG applications; available in Mac and PC native versions with color separation capabilities and non-subscription one-time purchase licensing.
• GO Fuze Solution Dye sublimation solution enabling sublimation onto 100% cotton garments; OEKO-TEX certified, patent-pending by Prism Inks; includes handheld kit with sprayer applicator, liquid solution, acrylic plate, and polyester fabric accessories.
• GO EcoMate Eco-Solvent Ink Eco-solvent ink for wide format printing applications; made in the USA.
• GO ScreenMate DX Color Separation Ink Color separation ink formulated for DX type printheads in screen print film positive applications.
• GO SubliMate Dye Sub Transfer Paper Dye sublimation transfer paper available in cut sheets and rolls, including Hybrid Pro paper for various sublimation applications.
• Turnkey Printing Systems Complete bundled turnkey systems (printer + inks + film/paper + RIP software + support plan) assembled for specific applications including dye sublimation, DTF, screen print color separation, and toner transfer; example bundles include GO ScreenMate SP-1319 and SP-2400 systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• GO ScreenMate film achieves Visual dMax of 5.0, UV dMax of 3.7, and dMin of 0.07 — comparable to traditional analog film quality
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Prism InkscoreOthersGraphics One is the distribution arm of Prism Inks. Prism Inks manufactures GO's proprietary inks (GO Fuzion, GO SubliMate, GO DTFMate, GO ScreenMate) in Sunnyvale, California. GO has transitioned to providing full turnkey systems with Prism Ink products as the core component. Prism Inks also developed the GO Fuze patent-pending solution and GO SubliMate self-dispersing dye sub technology. The two companies share management and R&D resources. Graphics One exhibited FUZION ink at Printing United 2024 on behalf of Prism Inks. Prism Inks received the PRINTING United Alliance 2023 Pinnacle Product Award for New Technology for STF technology that Graphics One will launch.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki Engineering: Mimaki offers industrial inkjet printers and inks for textile, dye sublimation, and sign/graphics applications. Competes broadly with Graphics One's specialty printing systems in the print shop and textile segments.
• Epson: Epson is both a critical hardware supplier to Graphics One (MicroTFP and DX printhead printers) and a broad incumbent in the professional printing market with its own SureColor lines targeting dye sub, DTF, and screen print applications. Its vertically integrated model represents the dominant competitive alternative.
• Mutoh: Mutoh is both an OEM hardware partner for Graphics One (RJ900X dye sub printers compatible with GO DTFMate ink) and a broad incumbent offering wide-format printers and inks for dye sublimation and DTF. Comparable in target customer base (sign/print shops) and technology platform.
• Roland DGA: Roland DGA is a broad incumbent offering wide-format printers, inks, and integrated workflows for dye sublimation, DTF, and screen printing. Competes with Graphics One across multiple print segments with a much larger product portfolio and dealer network.
• Durst Group: Durst is an industrial printing systems manufacturer with broad offerings in textile, dye sublimation, and large-format printing. Competes with Graphics One at the upper end of the specialty printing market with more capital-intensive solutions.

Direct peers

• Sawgrass Technologies: Sawgrass Technologies is a direct competitor in dye sublimation inks and integrated printer systems, offering the SG500/SG1000 sublimation printers and SubliJet ink lines. It competes head-to-head with Graphics One's GO SubliMate dye sub solutions in the same customer segment.
• STS Inks: STS Inks is a direct peer supplying DTF and dye sublimation inks, films, and powders competing directly with Graphics One's GO DTFMate and GO SubliMate product lines in the same garment decorator and sublimation shop segments.
• Inktec: Inktec manufactures dye sublimation, DTF, and eco-solvent inks competing directly with Graphics One's ink portfolio. Both companies supply channel resellers serving the same textile printing and screen print customer base.
• ColDesi / DTG Digital: ColDesi/DTG Digital provides integrated direct-to-garment and DTF printing systems with bundled ink, training, and support, competing with Graphics One's turnkey model. Targets the same custom apparel and garment decorator market segment.
• CADLink Technology: CADLink (now part of Global Graphics) produces FilmMaker and Digital Factory RIP software that Graphics One distributes alongside its products. While a partner, CADLink also sells direct to the same screen print and dye sub RIP market, creating a peer relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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