Prestige DTF A3 Pro System

Direct To Film Printing System

The PRESTIGE A3 DTF system is the ideal production system for business use. It’s an industrial-quality printer and is manufactured for DTF specifically. IT IS NOT A CONVERTED EPSON. It has dual Epson I1600 industrial-grade print heads for maximum longevity at an affordable price. It is much faster than the R1 printer (by a factor of 400-650%.

The I1600 head means it is up to 10x faster than a converted Epson with far better colours. Being industrial-grade they typically last 3-4 times longer than non-industrial heads used on cheaper printers.

This printer its own automatic cleaning as needed (assuming it’s left on and connected to an inverter during load shedding). There is however still some user maintenance required (as with all DTF printers).

As with the A4 unit, it should not be operated in an environment with a room temperature higher than 30C and relative humidity should be in the 35-65% range.

This printer is suitable to 2,000+ T-shirts a month based on a print size of 30 x 42cm. Our systems include the best quality inks and film we can get along with a high-definition powder with a particle size of under 80 microns to ensure all the fine detail in the print transfers and the print is more flexible which is essential on sports garments. Cadlink DTF raster image processing (RIP) software is included with this system.

What Does It Cost To Print?

Total cost of around R30 per running meter which is dirt cheap compared to any other digital print technology. Maintenance costs – To cover the costs of maintenance including eventual print head replacement we suggest adding R 5.10 to each print.

Even adding in the maintenance cost this is a fraction of what just the paper costs excluding inks for any other technology to print a dark shirt and none of them come even close to the durability of DTF. Just the paper for a white toner laser, by comparison, is over R 60 for A3.

DTF does require some limited hands-on maintenance so it’s not suitable for people who don’t want to get ink on their hands, change out ink pipes and so on. The printer should be used often to prevent the head from blocking but should it not be used often as long as it’s left on it will auto-maintain itself as long as the environment it’s in is below 30C.

The automatic shaker oven is perfect for this system and we don’t recommend the separate IR oven. Due to the speed of the machine, not using the automatic shaker oven curing unit with auto take-up roller and air filtration you will obliterate the benefits of this faster machine.

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System Includes

Prestige DTF R2 Pro (A3) roll printer, with dual Epson I1600 industrial-grade print heads.
DTF premium powder 1kg.
Cadlink DTF RIP – Digital factory DTF edition Rip for desktop DTF printers (A3 & A4) - for windows only.
DTF Ink set CMYKWW (Ink Made in Korea) – 1 x 1kg bottle of each CMYK + 2 x 1kg bottle of white premium DTF ink. Our DTF ink is flown in to ensure freshness.
DTF film DS roll – Prestige DTF Premium instant peel film that is 33cm x 5 000cm (50m) roll. Instant peel, both sides are printable.
DTF cleaning fluid – 100ml of cleaning fluid for DTF printer.
DTF Maintenance Fluid – 100ml bottle of DTF maintenance fluid. Put on a waste ink pad when not using the printer to keep heads wet and reduce blockages.
Trim tool – for cutting the print.
Corel 2023 Technical Edition – Designing Software.

Upgrades Or Extras You Can Add To The System

DTF Miro 13 Shaker Oven.
Add a Muggit™ 50 x 40cm High-pressure T-shirt press (2-year warranty).

Prestige R2 Pro DTF Printer - Specs & Features

up oThe Prestige R2 Pro DTF Printer is a specialised A3 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 at an affordable price. These are the same heads used in large format production machines like Eco-Solvent, UV printing and so on. The I-series print head lasts 3 to 4 times
longer than an XP600 print head and is MUCH faster (up to 4 times faster than the R1).
Anti-Head Strike Sensor: 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 in mind. Ideal for larger companies and print shops, who are either printing a huge amount for themselves or also doing prints for customers who don’t have a DTF printer.
Monthly output capacity: Based on design size of 300 x 420mm / 30 x 42cm, you can get up to 2000 T-shirts per month. (If the print size is smaller you can print a larger quantity).
Shaker oven: Compatible with Miro 13 Max DTF Powder Shaker and 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.