Making a Full Shirt Order With DTF | Direct-To-Film Printing

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Making a Full Shirt Order With DTF | Direct-To-Film Printing
In this video we are doing a t-shirt job order of 16 shirts with both front and back designs. We are going to take you through the full print and pressing of each of the shirts.
The 2 head DTF printer is another popular option for busy shop owners that have a lower budget. See how production works with the DTF-24H2 in this video: • Direct to Film Printin...
The total job time to make these 16 shirts with both front + back designs was about 45 minutes.
The print time for 40 transfers (a couple extras were printed) was about 17 minutes and 47 seconds, BUT this timing is if this was the only job you were doing for the day, which is not a likely application. This time is 30-40% higher than it would be if you were to just drop this job in with a regular day’s run of transfers.
Commercial DTF printers like the DTF-24H2 and the DTF-24H4 work by automatically printing, heating, applying powder, beating and drying your design on your transfer.
The press time for the 16 shirts (front and back, so 32 transfers) was around 27 minutes and 53 seconds.
Front and back printed shirts are a more specialty order, so if you are curious about the production time for just front shirt customization, just cut this time in half!
The DTF film you use is essential to your production times. Some of these films require a cool or warm peel. This can slow down production so we highly recommend to hot peel film that you can find here - colmanandcompany.com/premium-...
If you are just starting your custom t-shirt business and want something compact and affordable to start with, the DigitalHeat FX White Toner Printers are a great choice.
They are digital printers that allow you to print full color transfers in seconds. You then apply an adhesive sheet using a heat press that will turn this transfer t-shirt ready.
To understand the timing differences with production like this, we did the same job of 16 shirts with our DigitalHeat FX 8432 printer. The shirts are only the front but you can see a great time and labor comparison by watching this video: • Making a Full Shirt Or...
Learn more about Direct-To-Film Printing with the DTF-24H2 and the DTF-24H4 at coldesi.com/coldesi-dtf/

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@danbowers9195 2 жыл бұрын

Well done !!!!! Looking forward to our delivery !!!!

@AMeza-zd8wu 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and detailed. Thanks for showing us in full production mood.

@adalbai 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Learned a lot from the process.

@xXFyshurXx Жыл бұрын

Neat idea for take up roller set up: V-Cut material with point being closest to leading edge, tape in center, let the roller do the rest.

@kadirtapti Жыл бұрын

Perfect video. Thank you very much.

@mncustom-made-barblafond6825 2 жыл бұрын

That is a pretty awesome set-up.

@claudioroman8077 2 жыл бұрын

excelente video bien explicado saludos desde Mexico

@Online_Money_Earning_Tips 6 ай бұрын

Hard working people. Respect 🤜

@leviteapparel 2 жыл бұрын

Lol this is what you call Is full production. Good job

@mazenyasser8164 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👏

@haoyangnewmaterial1336 2 жыл бұрын

Detailed presentation of DTF film printing and pressing

@BanuIba 8 ай бұрын

Görsel bir şölen muhteşem!

@Jerry-LZ 2 жыл бұрын

Now the printer + dryer finally make sense to me after being able to see it start to finish with no editing cuts. I was under the impression you have alot of wasted film when you want to get the prints off of the dryer but its really not that bad. I have a VG-540 I kind of want to replace with DTF

@MrJaredBraun Жыл бұрын

Don't do that

@07palo07 Жыл бұрын

@@MrJaredBraun why not?

@lifewithlooch 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I just ordered the same machine you have from audley for all the same reasons you had and am waiting for it to get here. The language barrier is something I’m already struggling with for simple things but hoping it’ll get better. Can you tell me how many 220v I will need to run the printer and the heater? I asked them so I can have the line installed and ready for when it gets here but they didn’t seem to get what I was asking (or maybe they did I’m honestly not sure). But I wasn’t sure if it only had one 220v for both machines or i would need two or even more outlets. Having to pay an electrician I would like to have it all done at once. Thanks so much !!

@SulaimanPatabang03 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy for Indonesia?

@Ricks2Cents Жыл бұрын

I would Definitely Recommend that you Press the shirt first prior to pressing the DTF transfer. This will remove the moister from the shirts. If you do not prepress the shirts at times you will be small spots on the transfer from the moister.

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Great comment. The transfer will adhere great either way, we often recommend a pre press for the reasons you mention, but we often demo many ways.

@Ricks2Cents Жыл бұрын

@@ColDesiColman Sometimes you can get away with it, but then occasionally it comes back with avenges. Moisture in the Garment and Humidity in the room play a big role. If you get small circles or specs on your prints after you press sometimes you can wipe it with a dam cloth then repress it and they go away. Other times after your first wash they will come back. Last thing you want is a Large order come back to you with complaints after the first wash. It will be the last order from that customer. Thats why I take the few extra seconds and Always Prepress my shirt to remove any moisture.

@FreddyPrays 6 ай бұрын

@@Ricks2Cents great, so now we're talking about being as inefficient as DTG with the pre-print solution soaking...looks like DTF lost its competitive edge over DTG...

@Ricks2Cents 6 ай бұрын

@@FreddyPrays I was a Long Time DTG Fan because the High Resolution Print Quality!!! However the Truth is for a Production Shop DTF wins every time no competition. The Only way you can compete is if you had a Epson F3070, however most people have Desktop size Epson F2100’s.

@FreddyPrays 6 ай бұрын

@Ricks2Cents which DTF printer would you recommend for a small start at home tshirt shop? I want to print my own stuff because printer places have lost their minds with markups and print on demand is a scam on margin.

@opellos161 Жыл бұрын

i need one. where can i get one

@petokngongpa2424 Жыл бұрын

The printer is insane

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Its one of our favorites too! wait till you see the new one that prints adhesive transfers, coming soon!

@CNE12345 Жыл бұрын

hello how are you I need this try of dtf print machine ...I m from Nepal how can I buying ..and how much per machine set

@midnightcat6116 Жыл бұрын

Can the volume of the beep on the heat press be changed or muted 🔕 ? The sound is too piercing to be listening to for hours while pressing lol 😂

@SulaimanPatabang03 Жыл бұрын

and what is the price range

@Funkytown.-dy8on Жыл бұрын

i want buy Dtf printer 24" can suggest me

@Ricks2Cents 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Few Questions... What Resolution does the printer print at? The Printer & Shaker 110V or 220V? How Many Print Heads? What Rip Software are you using?

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Great questions we recommend you chat with one of our pros at digitalheatfx.com/digitalheat-fx-12h2-direct-to-film-printer/ as we suspect the answers will lead to more great questions.

@PanyaMichael 28 күн бұрын

Fine nice and quick, I need one for my printing. Mercury Modern printing press port Harcourt rivers state Nigeria

@SHOCKANDAWTV Жыл бұрын

I have same press is that #8 u have pressure on and is that silicone sheet same as one used for for 9541?

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Yes for DTF Transfers we use a heavy pressure around 8 on the Hotronix Fusion. And we used standard finishing sheets for this just like we use with the DigitalHeat FX 9541

@maksymveres422 Жыл бұрын

but what abot centering the image? looks pretty good but... whrere is the center?

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Hello! In the Print Optimzer Software that comes with the DTF printer, you can control your designs and center them on the film.

@TheEdwinzapata 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I just saw videos where they say that dust that sticks to the design can cause cancer. What procedures should be in place to prevent this dust from spreading throughout the work area?

@ColDesiColman 3 ай бұрын

There are many brands of glue and you should consult SDS documents for safety rather than just social media videos. We have documentation for all our brands of glue. Saying that, extractors and air purifiers are great for all industrial businesses when particulate can get in the air.

@patrickmonica8238 Жыл бұрын

How do you select the rainbow? Line

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick! The rainbow line is the printer nozzle/color check. You will learn about machine startup maintenance in your training when you purchase our equipment.

@sushildawani6878 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Appreciate your efforts to post this video. One Suggestion. Request you to cut down the video length as the process is repeated

@ColDesiColman 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sushil. We have several videos on our channel of the condensed process, but this video is for those who want to fully understand and see the time requirements of a production run.

@sugardoe248 Жыл бұрын

The only problem is that white is showing on the edge of print.

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Good eye - it was an easy fix to choke the white a bit, but we were done with the video before we noticed! Happy to send you a sample of the better print

@philipmendorensis8687 2 жыл бұрын

How to do you center your design on shirt?

@ColDesiColman 2 жыл бұрын

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@mtads7224 2 жыл бұрын

love u

@alexandremoreira8798 4 ай бұрын

HELLO, ALL RIGHT, I FIND YOUR OVEN VERY INTERESTING, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE MATERIAL IS REFILLED, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS ALTOMATIC OR MAUNUAL?

@ColDesiColman 3 ай бұрын

Adding of ink, toner and powder is manual. You can get many many prints on a single fill though, it doesnt require constant attention

@user-zi1rp5yi9q Жыл бұрын

What print heads are you using?

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

These are Epson print heads. For more details chat with one of our pros digitalheatfx.com/digitalheat-fx-12h2-direct-to-film-printer/

@marxmanea1036 Жыл бұрын

Interested to buy one dtf printer. Do you have agent in Australia?

@ColDesiColman Жыл бұрын

Talk to one of our pros at digitalheatfx.com/digitalheat-fx-12h2-direct-to-film-printer/ and they can connect you to a dealer

@FUBAR956 4 ай бұрын

I’m guessing that the UV DTF prints are not suitable for garments and textiles. Am I correct?

@ColDesiColman Ай бұрын

There are two types of DTF printing. One is specific for hard surfaces and another specific for textiles. The adhesive and ink are very different. You can find both printers at coldesi.com

@phillipchonge1384 10 ай бұрын

This is great. I'm in Kenya Africa. If I want to buy this machine. How much will it cost me to buy and ship it to Kenya.

@Wokiizme99 8 ай бұрын

I'm also from Kenya. Have you been able to secure one?

@phillipchonge1384 8 ай бұрын

Not yet and they hv not replied

@Shopgirl2000 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it print those swatches?

@ColDesiColman 2 жыл бұрын

We print the swatches for our sample t-shirts. They show the color gamut for the printer.

@albertrodarte6804 2 жыл бұрын

whats the price

@ColDesiColman 2 жыл бұрын

We have 2 models currently - about $26K and $36K, with a smaller one coming out soon

@johnlamonte7747 2 жыл бұрын

Few things to touch on - (11:02) film got stuck and buckled instead of feeding through. You opened the shaker cover and pulled the film down so it wouldn’t buckle up and lose the print. You didn’t speak a word on that in the video. This could be the belt speed is not fast enough or the film has a nasty habit of getting stuck while traveling into the shaker unit. Also, your edge guards are not on the film, but off to the sides. Not sure if the media skewed going into the printer or if they were just left that way. Side notes - no videos on maintainence or servicing the equipment. No videos on safety or exhausting the fumes from the curing unit. Hot melt powder is toxic when heated up to those high temps. Transparency is important.

@ColDesiColman 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John! We discuss adjusting the film earlier in the video at around the 7:28 mark. Don explains that this can happen occasionally if your belt speed is not on point. Also, we discuss maintenance and exhaust units in several of our DTF comparison videos. We also offer full training and support for all our equipment that teaches about maintenance procedures. Also in the sales process, we explain the exhaust units importance more thoroughly. We have been in the industry for 20+ years now selling customization equipment and supplies and are extremely transparent about ever piece of machinery we offer. But thanks for watching!

@diarramohamed3642 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColDesiColman je veux la machine dtf

@ColDesiColman 2 жыл бұрын

@@diarramohamed3642 Si vous êtes en Europe, veuillez contacter www.yesltd.co.uk/