INSPIRE SERIES: DTFPRO INSPIRE 1800 DTF Printer (Direct to Film Printer) - includes Printer, RIP Software, 1-on-1 Training

This item contains the INSPIRE 1800 DTF PRINTER, plus RIP and accessories you will need to get started in your own DTF business! Includes START-TO-FINISH training all the way to making your first prints. Now also includes the DTFPRO WHITE INK STIRRING SYSTEM ($350 value) including an advanced white ink stirring and filter system.

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Includes:

• INSPIRE 1800 DTF Printer (prints up to A3+ Size DTF Sheets, 13" x 19")
• DTF Sheet Exit Tray - to guide the Transfer Sheets out of the printer after they have been printed and avoid the paper getting buckled or caught by the rollers. Prevents film curling and ink smearing
• External Ink Tank System (no cartridges needed)
• DTF RIP Software (capable of single-pass white and color printing)
• START-TO-FINISH training modules to guide you all the way to making your first print, including 1-on-1 personal onboarding and training.
• NEW as of March 1, 2023, now also includes the DTFPRO WHITE INK STIRRING SYSTEM ($350 value) including an advanced white ink stirring and filter system.
  

Perfect for entry level customers who want to get into the DTF business.

• DTF Inks (sold separately)
• DTF PreTreat Sheets (aka Transfer Sheets or DTF Transfer Paper, sold separately)
• DTF PreTreat Powder (aka Transfer Powder, sold separately)
• DTF PRO Powder Heat Station (to cure the powder to the printed sheets)
• Windows 7 or higher Computer (PC) with an available USB port
• Heat press for finishing (curing) the final print to your garment - We recommend a 16x20s heat press
• Humidifier (to keep the humidity above 40% in the print room) - recommended
• Maintenance / Cleaning Accessories

* This is a DIY type item which requires practice and patience to hone your skills. Just like any product or business venture, you can't expect it to make you money out the box - you need to work at it and hone your skills. DTF is not a complicated technology, but it does have a learning curve. There are many resources online (videos, forums, groups) that can provide you with guidance, tips and advice - and we will recommend and provide some of these resources to our customers. We will guide you on how to use the printer and software. This printer will accept A4 sheets, A3 sheets and A3+ sheets up to 13" x 19, maximum print area is 13" x 16".

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, there may be a 2-4 week lead time (unless item is marked as QUICKSHIP which has an approx 1 week lead time). Orders are shipped on a first ordered, first shipped basis. Color of equipment is subject to availability, image is a representation, actual design may vary. Contact us for expedited requests or custom color options if required.

This is a modified Epson printer, modified to work with DTF. It does not come with the original Epson printer warranty, but it does come with the DTFPRO 6 month limited warranty to be free of defects in workmanship and materials.

BENEFITS OVER TONER TRANSFER & DTG TECHNOLOGY:

• As compared to TONER TRANSFER technology (such as Okidata or Uninet iColor), DTF offers a cheaper startup cost (approx 50% cheaper); cheaper supplies (cheaper ink and cheaper transfer sheets); easier RIP management; better photographic quality prints; and better feel to the hand. DTF also prints to both WHITE or BLACK (or dark) textiles, and is applicable to a variety of textiles including cotton, poly and more.
• As compared to DTG technology (such as Epson, Ricoh, Brother or other DTG based systems), DTF offers a cheaper startup cost (approx 50% to 75% cheaper) and NO PRETREATMENT required (less cost and less user dependency), although you will require DTF PreTreat Sheets and DTF PreTreat Powder. The print quality and the feel of the printed textiles is very similar to DTG. The substrates that DTF will work on are much wider than DTG (DTG is mainly for cotton, but DTF will work on cotton, poly, 50/50 blends and more).