BY THE CREATOR OF NXRIP
DTF Printing for Beginners
How to choose a printer, understand consumables and work out your real printing costs. From your first look at DTF to deciding what to buy.
chapters to help you
understand DTF printing
“How to make your printer work for you, not become your second job.”Browse the contents ↓
Inside the handbook
Read in order or jump straight to the topic you need.
- INTRO
Before We Begin
Who this handbook is for and what to know before buying a printer.
2 min - 01
How DTF Printing Actually Works
Artwork, film, white ink, powder and a heat press: the whole process explained.
3 min - 02
Cheap Printing, Expensive Math
What a print really costs, beyond the price of ink and film.
8 min - 03
From Desktop Epson to Production Machine
A converted Epson or a production printer: what changes in everyday use.
6 min - 04
Two Heads, Four, or More?
How printhead count affects speed, setup and maintenance.
3 min - 05
The Design Details That Matter
Film transport, capping, service access and the details that matter every day.
5 min - 06
The Ink System: Keep It Simple
Tanks, dampers, white ink circulation and straightforward maintenance.
4 min - 07
Four Colors or Twelve?
What extra ink colors offer and when standard CMYK is enough.
3 min - 08
Consumables: Ink and Film
How to choose ink and film, then test them in your own workflow.
7 min - 09
Room Climate: The Invisible Part of Production
Why temperature and humidity affect print consistency.
4 min - 10
Before You Buy: Putting It Together
What to check and what to ask the seller before buying equipment.
2 min - GLOSSARY
A Short Glossary
Printheads, nozzles, dampers, RIP software and other terms explained.
2 min