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What is DTF, direct to film printing

DTF is an alternative printing process to DTG. Using a specific kind of water-based ink to print a film transfer that is then dried, a powdered glue is applied to the back and then heat cured ready for storage or instant use. One of the benefits to DTF Is there is no need to use pre-treatment, the powdered glue does this job for you. Once heat pressed the soft water based ink is transferred to the garment in just 15 seconds. The transfer is best used onto polyester and other non cotton fabrics that are difficult to print using traditional DTG printing.DTG is designed predominantly for cotton garments, DTF will never replace DTG for cotton printing, but it is a good alternative when starting off in business due to its lower level of investment for a stand alone version or a fully automated system for mass production transfers.

How To Achieve DTF Printing

1. Modify one Epson printers to DTF Printer, or buy a DTF printer from us. And prepare Hot Press machine, Hot press sheets, Oven, AcroRip9.03 software, and consumable kit (DTF Ink, Hot melt Powder, PET Films, Cleaner etc.)

2. Install AcroRIP software:
Turn off Antivirus.Download the AcroRIP 9.0.3 then Install.Exclude AcroRIP folder in Windows Defender Antivirus.Download the Visual C++ then Install - Restart Computer.Insert USB Dongle - Open the AcroRIP White Ver.9.0.
Set-up settings and Start to Print

3. AcroRIP setting, such ink setting, Print color first and Color+White etc.

4. Printing. print color first, then white.

5. Powdering. shake the powder on the PET film, let the hot melt powder stick to the printed pattern, and then shake off excess hot melt powder.

6. Drying and melting. Put the film into Oven, adjust the temperature to 140-150℃, bake for 3-5 minutes. after baking, check if the melting is well.

7. Pressing. After checking that the melting is good, put the printed film on the prepared T-shirt, then put one hot press sheet on the film then pressing. The hot press temperature is 160-180℃, and time is 10-20 seconds.(About hot pressing sheets, we recommend using a Teflon sheet, parchment paper, or kraft paper. The Teflon sheet gives the print a Gloss Finish, Parchment paper gives the print a Semi-Gloss Finish, and kraft paper gives the print a Matte Finish. )

8. Take out the T-shirt and tear off the film.