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Printing United Expo: Innovation, Automation, a...
After attending Printing United in Las Vegas, I walked away with two very different impressions. First, I saw some genuinely interesting innovation—technology that could make a real difference for DTF...
Printing United Expo: Innovation, Automation, a...
After attending Printing United in Las Vegas, I walked away with two very different impressions. First, I saw some genuinely interesting innovation—technology that could make a real difference for DTF...
If I Buy a Faster DTF Printer, Will I Actually ...
One of the first questions a print shop asks when considering a DTF printer upgrade is simple: “If I buy a faster printer, will I actually produce more?” The answer...
If I Buy a Faster DTF Printer, Will I Actually ...
One of the first questions a print shop asks when considering a DTF printer upgrade is simple: “If I buy a faster printer, will I actually produce more?” The answer...
If It Breaks, You Should Be Prepared to Fix It
The Hard Truth About DTF Printers—and Most Digital Printers There is a question almost every person shopping for a DTF printer eventually asks: “What happens if it breaks?” It is...
If It Breaks, You Should Be Prepared to Fix It
The Hard Truth About DTF Printers—and Most Digital Printers There is a question almost every person shopping for a DTF printer eventually asks: “What happens if it breaks?” It is...
How Severe Heat Can Affect DTF Printing
Environmental Temperature and Printhead Performance When troubleshooting DTF printing problems, temperature is often overlooked. We're going to go over this subject again, because we've been getting a fair amount of...
How Severe Heat Can Affect DTF Printing
Environmental Temperature and Printhead Performance When troubleshooting DTF printing problems, temperature is often overlooked. We're going to go over this subject again, because we've been getting a fair amount of...
You Want People to Support Local Businesses & Y...
There is an interesting trend happening in the DTF industry. For years, printers have warned each other about buying inexpensive, lower-quality equipment from China. We've heard the stories: “The printer...
You Want People to Support Local Businesses & Y...
There is an interesting trend happening in the DTF industry. For years, printers have warned each other about buying inexpensive, lower-quality equipment from China. We've heard the stories: “The printer...
Are You Buying a Genuine Epson i3200 Printhead ...
The Epson i3200 has become one of the most widely used industrial inkjet printheads in the DTF, sublimation, UV, textile, signage and wide-format printing markets. That popularity has created a...
Are You Buying a Genuine Epson i3200 Printhead ...
The Epson i3200 has become one of the most widely used industrial inkjet printheads in the DTF, sublimation, UV, textile, signage and wide-format printing markets. That popularity has created a...
How Long Should a DTF Printer Really Last?
The Lifespan of Digital Printers From Entry-level to Industrial Production. When someone spends $5,000, $15,000, $50,000 or even $200,000 on a digital printer, one of the most reasonable questions they...
How Long Should a DTF Printer Really Last?
The Lifespan of Digital Printers From Entry-level to Industrial Production. When someone spends $5,000, $15,000, $50,000 or even $200,000 on a digital printer, one of the most reasonable questions they...
Why Your DTF Printer Suddenly Can't Match a Col...
We heard this yesterday: "Our printer used to hit this color perfectly. Now it doesn't. We need a new ICC profile." While an ICC profile certainly plays an important role...
Why Your DTF Printer Suddenly Can't Match a Col...
We heard this yesterday: "Our printer used to hit this color perfectly. Now it doesn't. We need a new ICC profile." While an ICC profile certainly plays an important role...
What New Technology Will Be at PRINTING United ...
Every year, PRINTING United gives the printing industry a glimpse into where technology is headed. With more than 800 exhibitors, hundreds of product launches, live equipment demonstrations, and education sessions, this...
What New Technology Will Be at PRINTING United ...
Every year, PRINTING United gives the printing industry a glimpse into where technology is headed. With more than 800 exhibitors, hundreds of product launches, live equipment demonstrations, and education sessions, this...
What Do Humectants Do in DTF Ink? Why They Matt...
When most people compare DTF inks, they focus on color, opacity, print vibrancy, or price. But every DTF printer owner eventually asks the same question: "Why do some inks seem...
What Do Humectants Do in DTF Ink? Why They Matt...
When most people compare DTF inks, they focus on color, opacity, print vibrancy, or price. But every DTF printer owner eventually asks the same question: "Why do some inks seem...
How RIP Software Controls Color in DTF Printing
Why Wasatch SoftRIP's Color Generation Engine Is One of the Most Important Parts of Your Workflow. If you ask most DTF operators what determines print quality, you'll probably hear answers...
How RIP Software Controls Color in DTF Printing
Why Wasatch SoftRIP's Color Generation Engine Is One of the Most Important Parts of Your Workflow. If you ask most DTF operators what determines print quality, you'll probably hear answers...
Understanding Delta E in DTF Printing
Why It Matters and What Every Print Shop Should Know If you've ever heard someone claim their DTF printer achieves a Delta E (ΔE) of less than 2, you may...
Understanding Delta E in DTF Printing
Why It Matters and What Every Print Shop Should Know If you've ever heard someone claim their DTF printer achieves a Delta E (ΔE) of less than 2, you may...