Prestige DTF Printers
DTF (Direct-to-film) technology is a modern version of an old technology that uses a special ink which is printed onto a film. White ink is printed on top of the colour inks. This becomes the base colour when the image is transferred onto fabric and is the reason this technology works so well on dark fabrics. When the print comes out of the printer it’s still wet and a powder is sprinkled onto the wet ink. This powder is the glue that adheres the print to the fabric. After this, it’s cured and is then pressed with a heat press onto the fabric item.
Who Should Look At DTF?
Anyone who has a demand for printed shirts or other fabrics on a regular basis and who needs
excellent quality coupled with low print cost and excellent washability.
There is no other process that can produce this quality at this price that lasts as long.
This process is so revolutionary that even companies traditionally only doing silkscreen printing (which has been the standard for wash durability for decades) are starting to move to DTF for their full-colour work. Even companies using heat transfer vinyl primarily are moving to DTF because the cost saving is huge with zero weeding of unwanted areas.
Is DTF Only For Fabric Items?
For fabric and other porous substrates only. It will not work on metal, glass, ceramics and so on.
Prestige A4 DTF Printer
The Prestige A4 DTF is an ideal entry level printer perfect for garment printing enthusiasts starting out and anyone wanting to get into DTF on a budget. The Prestige A4 DTF Station is the smallest direct to film desktop printer
- Mainboard: Epson Original (Converted: enhanced by DTF Station).
- Printer Head: Epson L805.
- White ink circulation system: Timed white ink stirring system to circulate and maintain white ink inside the printer, making it always ready for print.
- Auto cleaning system: When the printer is left on, it will automatically maintain and clean the printhead.
- Software: Original DigiRIP RIP Software. Provides accurate colour matching with bright vivid colour quality in your print. Directs the printer on where to apply the white and how much ink to apply, saving you ink and money.
- Printing width: 200mm.
- Machine weight: 13kg.
- Printer size: 580mm x 530mm x 200mm.
- Printing speed: 0.5m² per hour.
- Shaker oven: Compatible with Miro 13 shaker oven.
- Print and transfer on porous substrates: Cotton shirts, polyester, tote bags, caps, and most other porous items. Works phenomenally, especially on dark shirts as well as lighter fabrics.
- Printer warranty: 1 year on printer (subject to use of our inks and film and excludes the ink system). Not using our inks and films will void your warranty.
- Print head is a consumable item and may need to be replaced periodically according to usage.
- First print head replacement FREE if necessary within 1 year of purchase date.
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Prestige R2 Pro DTF Printer
The Prestige R2 Pro DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printer is a specialised printing machine designed for high-quality, versatile textile printing. It's an industrial production machine manufactured specifically for DTF, featuring dual Epson I1600 industrial-grade print heads. Compact yet powerful, this desktop printer represents the latest A3 solution in DTF printing, offering increased reliability, lower print costs, and higher print speeds.
- Motherboard: Hoson.
- Printer Head: Dual Epson I1600 industrial-grade print heads for maximum longevity. These I1600 heads are 10 times faster than converted Epson heads and produce much better colours. As industrial-grade components, they typically last 3-4 times longer than non-industrial heads used in cheaper printers.
- Anti-Head Strike Technology: This unique machine features advanced anti-head strike technology, designed to prevent the print head from hitting or scraping the substrate during printing. This technology ensures smooth, uninterrupted printing by maintaining optimal print head height and alignment, reducing the risk of damage to both the print head and the substrate. As a result, it enhances print quality, prolongs the life of the print head, and minimizes downtime and maintenance costs.
- White ink circulation system: The printer uses a specialised ink set for DTF printing, which includes CMYK and white inks. The white ink is particularly important for creating a base layer on dark fabrics to ensure colours are vibrant. Timed white ink stirring system circulates and maintains white ink inside the printer, ensuring it is always ready for printing.
- Auto cleaning system: When the printer is left on, it will automatically maintain and clean the print head.
- Original DigiRIP RIP Software: Provides accurate colour matching with bright, vivid colour quality in your prints. Directs the printer on where to apply the white and how much ink to use, saving you ink and money.
- Printing width: 330mm.
- Machine Weight: 56kg.
- Printer size: 853mm x 643mm x 530mm
- Printing speed: 3m² - 5m² per hour. The Prestige R2 Pro is designed for efficient and fast printing, making it suitable for both medium and large-scale production
- Shaker oven: Compatible with Miro 13 shaker oven.
- Print and transfer on porous substrates: Cotton shirts, polyester, tote bags, caps, and most other porous items. Works phenomenally, especially on dark shirts as well as lighter fabrics.
- Printer warranty: 1 year on the printer (subject to use of our inks and film and excludes the ink system). Not using our inks and films will void your warranty.
- Print head is a consumable item and may need to be replaced periodically according to usage.
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Prestige L2 DTF Printer
The dual head Prestige DTF A2 printer is the newest offering from DTF Station's DTF printer line. It is the perfect fit for mid-sized to larger volume businesses and those looking to upgrade from a smaller pipeline to an industrial market for your garment printing business. This roll printer will boost your DTF printing speed with ease and efficiency.
- Mainboard: Hoson.
- Printer Head: Dual industrial Epson I3200 printheads (2 x I3200 print heads make this printer one of the fastest performing DTF printers).
- White ink circulation system: Timed white ink stirring system to circulate and maintain white ink inside the printer, making it always ready for print.
- Auto cleaning system: When the printer is left on, it will automatically maintain and clean the printhead.
- Head Strike Sensor: Helps prevent damage to printhead.
- Software: Original DigiRIP RIP Software. Provides accurate colour matching with bright vivid colour quality in your print. Directs the printer on where to apply the white and how much ink to apply, saving you ink and money.
- Printing width: 450mm.
- Machine Weight: 139kg.
- Printer size: 1160mm x 750mm x 1416mm.
- Print speed: 4m² - 7.5m² per hour.
- Shaker oven: Compatible with Seismo M16 shaker oven.
- Print and transfer on porous substrates: Cotton shirts, polyester, tote bags, caps, and most other porous items. Works phenomenally, especially on dark shirts as well as lighter fabrics.
- Printer warranty: 1 year on the printer (subject to use of our inks and film and excludes the ink system). Not using our inks and films will void your warranty.
- Special order on request (Non-refundable deposit).
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We have tested our film and inks to 50 wash and tumble dry cycles with excellent results!
The most popular low-end systems use a modified Epson printer with the addition of control circuitry, ink pumps, circulation pumps and so on. These low-end units are generally found for home use but for production environments, dual-head A3 and A2 units are best. For one thing, they are more reliable as well as much faster (in a production environment you can’t spend 10-15 minutes waiting for an A3 print).
