Custom apparel printing has become a lucrative business over the years, especially as the demand for fast fashion increases and new printing technologies make it easier to print things like custom T-shirts. Today I want to talk about DTF Printer, the star of textile digital inkjet printing.

DTF printer is a kind of digital garment printing machine, and one of its well-known applications is T-shirt printing.
The demand in the clothing printing market is still growing strongly. The main production method in this market is white ink heat transfer printing, so how to choose and buy white ink heat transfer printers is the top priority.

The configuration, specifications and prices of different direct to film printers are very different. In order to help you choose the most suitable dtf printer, this article will explain to you from the following aspects:
✔ What is a dtf printer?

✔ Why choose dtf printer?

✔ What are the advantages of dtf printer?

✔ How to choose dtf printer?

✔ dtf printer parts and applications?

✔ How many consumables are there for dtf printer?

Part1.
✔ What is Direct to PET film printer?
The DTF printer is to input the pattern into the computer, and edit the printed pattern through the color separation and drafting system through the RIP software.
The computer controls the inkjet nozzles to spray inks of various colors onto the printing release film, and the design pattern is printed on the PET film, and then the machine sprinkles the hot melt powder evenly on the pattern.
After the PET film is melted and dried at high temperature, it is cut, and the printed pattern is pressed and pasted on various garments by a heat press, thus completing the entire printing process.
In simple terms, dtf printer is a professional printing equipment.
All you need is a picture, a computer, and a set of dtf printers, and you can easily complete the printing I want to print.

Part2.
✔What are the advantages of this clothing printing method?
Starting in 2021, dtf will continue to occupy the market share of clothing printing and quickly become one of the mainstream printing methods. Google Trends shows that the search volume of dtf printer has shown a linear upward trend in recent years.

In fact, the reasons why dtf printers are popular are as follows: convenient printing method, high efficiency, reliable output quality, wide application range, and environmental protection.
With these advantages, dtf printer can easily cope with the mass production demand in the peak season or the personalized customization demand in the off-season.

01
Compared with DTG printing, DTF does not need to spray pretreatment liquid, which saves the pretreatment process; compared with screen printing, dtf printing does not require plate making, film making and other complicated steps.
DTF print only needs to use drawing software to complete the design in the early stage, and operate the machine correctly, and the digital printing can be completed quickly. (tips: When choosing a dtf printer brand, you need to consider whether the manufacturer provides comprehensive after-sales training services, which will help you master the standard operation methods of white ink heat transfer printers, and quickly and effectively solve machine failures. )
TEXTEK manufacturers will provide you with professional and complete training services and after-sales!!!

02
Dtf is waterproof and wear-resistant, and its color fastness is as high as 4-5 degrees. Even if the summer T-shirt is washed three times a week, it can be worn for two to three years without fading, which is enough to show the high stability of dtf.

03
Compared with DTG printing and sublimation printing, dtf printing has achieved a wider range of applications: such as pure cotton, polyester fiber, wool, nylon, Lycra, cotton, denim, silk and other fabrics, dtf can be applied as you like .

04
Before the emergence of dtf printing, screen printing has been the giant of printing in the garment industry. It is famous for its large-volume printing, but the preparation work before printing is very time-consuming, and a lot of waste water and pollution will be generated during the production process.

From the perspective of environmental protection, dtf is waste-free and pollution-free, which meets the needs of clean production.

Part3.
✔How to choose dtf printers?
No best dtf printer
Only the most suitable dtf printer

Different DTF Printer configurations have different prices. Naturally, the more functions, the more advanced the configuration, the higher the price. But do you have to choose the machine with the best configuration and the most complete functions?

TEXTEK can tell you very clearly: do not buy expensive ones, only buy the right ones, and choose the right machine according to your printing needs.

In addition to traditional manufacturers, emerging dtf printer manufacturers are more innovative in some aspects and more comprehensive in the design of new products, which can fully demonstrate the advantages of dtf printing and meet the international market.

Specifically, when choosing a dtf printer that is really suitable for your garment printing business, you need to carefully consider 7 important factors:
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Is it in line with market demand?
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Important parts and applications of DTF printer?
03
Print quality?
04
Machine price?
05
Printing cost?
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Training, Service and Support?
07
Own business scenario?

TEXTEK's business covers many countries around the world, including emerging markets and mature markets. We have a complete sales system and are committed to using our professional knowledge and first-class service to help customers improve their digital printing business.