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Frozen Ink, Failed Prints: How Cold Weather Can...
Winter is fast approaching, and the cold temperatures can negatively affect DTF inks. Freezing can affect DTF (Direct-to-Film) water-based inks in several ways — both physically and chemically. Here’s a...
Frozen Ink, Failed Prints: How Cold Weather Can...
Winter is fast approaching, and the cold temperatures can negatively affect DTF inks. Freezing can affect DTF (Direct-to-Film) water-based inks in several ways — both physically and chemically. Here’s a...
Important Safety and Health Concerns Before Ins...
Setting up a DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer and dryer in your home may seem like a cost-effective way to start a printing business garments, but there are several important safety, health, and...
Important Safety and Health Concerns Before Ins...
Setting up a DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer and dryer in your home may seem like a cost-effective way to start a printing business garments, but there are several important safety, health, and...
Why Dampers are so important to your DTF printer
Dampers are a critical component in the ink delivery system of direct-to-film (DTF) printers. They regulate the flow and pressure of ink to the printhead, ensuring smooth, consistent, and high-quality...
Why Dampers are so important to your DTF printer
Dampers are a critical component in the ink delivery system of direct-to-film (DTF) printers. They regulate the flow and pressure of ink to the printhead, ensuring smooth, consistent, and high-quality...
Proper Venting is critical for DTF dryers
To properly vent a DTF (Direct-to-Film) dryer, you need to safely and effectively remove heat, moisture, and fumes (such as melted adhesive or ink residue) from your workspace. Here's a step-by-step...
Proper Venting is critical for DTF dryers
To properly vent a DTF (Direct-to-Film) dryer, you need to safely and effectively remove heat, moisture, and fumes (such as melted adhesive or ink residue) from your workspace. Here's a step-by-step...
Glycol Sweating in DTF Transfers: Causes & Fixes
Understanding Glycol Sweating in DTF Transfers: Causes and Fixes Have you ever noticed that your DTF transfer film feels wet, greasy, or slippery before or even after pressing? This common...
Glycol Sweating in DTF Transfers: Causes & Fixes
Understanding Glycol Sweating in DTF Transfers: Causes and Fixes Have you ever noticed that your DTF transfer film feels wet, greasy, or slippery before or even after pressing? This common...
Are your DTF Transfers Stiff - Plastic-like?
How to Eliminate the “Stiff Plastic” Feel in DTF Transfers One of the most common complaints about DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfers is that they can feel like stiff plastic. Many printers...
Are your DTF Transfers Stiff - Plastic-like?
How to Eliminate the “Stiff Plastic” Feel in DTF Transfers One of the most common complaints about DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfers is that they can feel like stiff plastic. Many printers...