WARNING: WARNING: WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA and use Protective Equipment (including masks and gloves) when working with specialty printing and curing products and processes (including DTF, DTG, UV etc.) as fumes and processes may be hazardous. We highly recommend the use of a fume extractor when working with DTF powder in addition to good ventilation and filtration in your work area. The use of all specialty ink printing equipment and supplies such as inks, chemicals, powders etc. are at the sole risk of the user. Specialty inks and film require a good humidity and temperature environment (55% - 75% humidity, and 75° to 80°F) to minimize risk of ink clogs and film buckling.
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Available DTF Printers are listed here. A comparison of main specs or features, such as # of print heads, print speed, print size, machine dimensions, etc is provided in the chart below. A comparison between popular printers sold by DTFPRO and some other popular models on the market is available here. 
Yes, Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing requires specialized RIP (Raster Image Processor) software to manage color profiles and print settings. RIP software is included with all the DTF Printer Bundles sold by DTFPRO. Additionally, you may need design software like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator to create and prepare the artwork for printing. Your artwork can then be imported into the RIP software.
We send all the details via email based on the printer model purchased by the customers , for the Onboarding / Setup call along with the manual , video instructions etc
Included in Your purchase is the virtual training which takes place via Zoom and you will receiv a link with available time slots, to book the call with a technician at a time per your convenience.
For any help further, You can contact us via email or phone anytime.
Included in Your purchase is the virtual training which takes place via Zoom and you will receiv a link with available time slots, to book the call with a technician at a time per your convenience.
For any help further, You can contact us via email or phone anytime.
Technically, yes, you could convert an Epson printer to a Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer - but it is a complicated process that would require intelligent engineering and smart modifications. The process would involve modifying the printer to accommodate DTF inks and films, specific software, hardware adjustments and component changes, and specialized inks. Although some people try to modify off-the-shelf Epson printers for DTF printing, you should keep in mind that most printers are not designed for DTF printing and so are missing many features that are specific to DTF, such as (but not limited to) white ink circulation, white ink agitation, DTF film handling (feeding, pre-heating etc), Professional DTF Printers such as those sold by… See full answer »
If you're printing your own DTF sheets, you should powder and cure your DTF transfer sheets within minutes. Once the powder is cured, you can should store your DTF transfers out of direct sunlight , humidity and moisture for many months.
For custom printed transfers (that you don't print yourself, but that you order and arrive ready to press), the powder is already cured, so you can either use them as soon as you receive them,or store them for many months.
For custom printed transfers (that you don't print yourself, but that you order and arrive ready to press), the powder is already cured, so you can either use them as soon as you receive them,or store them for many months.
Yes DTF will work and has been used on hard substrates, including to skateboards and other items, however DTF is more specific for apparel and made to provide the best possible look and feel for garments (Tshirts, etc), it is not made for hard substrates. For hard substrates, you want to consider UVDTF as it is more resilient, scratch and water resistant for hard substrates than DTF.
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After applying the powder, the film is carefully placed inside a curing oven to melt the powder. Powder melting points usually range between 284 - 338℉ depending on different factors. Once melted, the powder becomes an adhesive that allows the design to stick to the garment. If you don’t have a curing oven, a heat press will also work. Ensure not to press it down onto the film by leaving a ⅛” - ¼” gap between the film and the heat press’ top plate, applying heat without touching the film. Once your powder is melted, apply your transfer to your garment and press. For "JUST IRON, AND DONE" Custom Printed DTF Transfers, each film and powder is different, but with premium matte hot peel film and Premium powder, it is… See full answer »
DTF utilizes a high-quality pigment-based ink system. The vibrant colors are printed through a precise 4-color process using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK), with an additional layer of White ink printed on top. This reverse printing order is essential because when the DTF transfer is pressed onto the fabric, the white ink must form the base layer. This ensures that the colors remain vivid and true on any fabric, enhancing the durability and visual appeal of the design.
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