DTF Printers & Equipment

Add innovative print capabilities with Direct-to-Film (DTF) equipment! DTF printers give personalization businesses and hobbyists alike the capability to create professional-grade transfers with ease. Get the full-color look you desire without the sticker-like and stiff feel of some other printing methods and open the door to performance and stretch fabrics.

Why Choose DTF Printing?

Whether you’re creating and selling transfers or adding customization to soft goods like t-shirts, blankets, bags, and beyond, Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is a game-changer for the custom apparel industry. Unlike traditional methods, like screen printing, DTF printers allow you to:

• Print full-color, high-detail designs on demand
• Transfer prints onto several fabrics including cotton, polyester, and fabric blends
• Achieve a soft, stretchable print without heavy layering and setting up time consuming and messy screens
• Learn more about the process with this video!

How to Print DTF Transfers at Home

If you’re interested in bringing DTF printing into your workspace, whether that workspace is at home or a print shop, printing DTF transfers at home or work is more accessible than ever with the right DTF equipment. Here’s a simple step-by-step process:

1. Design with your preferred design software.
2. Print with a DTF Printer – Use specialized DTF printers to print your design onto DTF film using pigment-based ink.
3. Apply DTF Powder – After you print, coat the printed design with DTF adhesive powder. ?This step can be done by hand or with a shaker system.?Always ensure you’re using the proper personal protective equipment when working with any treatment chemicals.
4. Cure the Powder – Once you’ve applied the powder using your preferred method, utilize a heat press or oven to cure the powder.
5. Transfer, Peel, and Reveal – Apply the cured transfer to a garment or substrate using a heat press. Remove the film, revealing a vibrant, durable print with a soft, stretchy feel.

What Printers Can Print DTF?

To get started with DTF printing, you’ll need a specialty DTF printer. Along with the DTF printer for direct-to-film transfers, you’ll need film, a shaker, an oven or heat press, and inks.

Browse our selection of professional and desktop-friendly models to fit your needs along with user-friendly bundles!

Get Started with DTF Printing Today

Whether you're optimizing a current print setup or new to direct-to-film printing we have the DTF equipment you need to succeed. Check out more resources on how to be successful with DTF printing below:

• Direct to Film (DTF) Printing: A Comprehensive Guide to Custom Printing
• What’s the Deal with DTF? Discover if Direct to Film Printing is Right for You!
• How do I know when it's time to upgrade my equipment?
• Exploring DTF Printing with the Roland BY-20: Tour, Maintenance, and Samples