Although DTF printers have been popular in the market for several years, some areas are still not very familiar with DTF printers, some have just heard of DTF printers, or want to have a more comprehensive understanding of DTF printers. Next, we will analyze the main types of DTF printers in detail step by step according to the market situation in 2025.
At present, the demand for personalized customization in the market is growing, and with the continuous update and rapid development of technology, DTF printers are destined to be more diversified and specialized in 2025. At this time, we must seize the opportunity, grasp the industry trend, choose the most suitable for their own production equipment.
Classification by print format
Small DTF printer: The print format is usually 300mm-450mm, suitable for home, personal studio, small entrepreneurial team or small print volume users. Its characteristics are: small size, no space, price advantage, simple operation. The disadvantage is that the printing speed and production capacity are relatively low. If the frequency of use is too low, you will need to maintain the DTF printer frequently.
Medium DTF printer: the print format is usually 600mm-750mm, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, T-shirt shops and users with a certain amount of printing. Its characteristics are: occupying a certain area, printing speed is fast, and production capacity is high. Can meet most of the personalized customized production needs, as well as some urgent bulk orders.
Large DTF printer: the print format is usually 900mm-1200mm, suitable for large enterprises and professional printing service providers. Its characteristics are: a large footprint, fast printing speed, extremely high production capacity, and a high degree of automation, but also accompanied by the assistance of multiple machines and artificial intelligence, can meet the needs of mass production.
SUBLISTAR provides a series of intelligent management systems for medium and large machines, only one computer can control multiple DTF printers, real-time monitoring of DTF printing, convenient management, timely detection of problems, to avoid printing errors.
Classification by printing accuracy
Ordinary precision DTF printer: the printing resolution is below 600dpi, which is suitable for users with low printing accuracy requirements, such as printing simple patterns or text. Or disposable products, or promotional gifts, etc., are more suitable for products with low quality and durability requirements.
High-precision DTF printer: The printing resolution is above 600dpi, suitable for users who require high printing accuracy, such as printing photos, gradients or fine patterns. For example, in today’s custom T-shirts, consumers require the restoration of the color and details of the design pattern, and they must be finely printed.
SUBLISTAR has been able to print fluorescent colors and twelve-color schemes, and the printed design is very different from digital printing. Noise reduced, color transition natural. After many tests and washable resistance, the SUBLISTAR DTF printer is a professional garment production equipment that garment manufacturers can consider.
Classify by device structure
Split DTF printer: When the DTF printer was originally developed, it only had a split form. For example, in the early Epson L1800, the DTF printer and powder shaker were separate. The customer needs to print on the film first, and then sprinkle the hot melt powder, shake the hot melt powder, so that the hot melt powder evenly spread over the just printed format. After the hot melt powder is scattered, it needs to be sent to the oven in time for curing, and finally a PET film with a design pattern can be obtained, and then a hot press is used for thermal transfer. Split DTF printer, the operation is more troublesome, if the equipment is not placed together, did not form a complete set of process work, you need the operator before and after busy work, is not conducive to improving work efficiency. Moreover, the degree of dusting and curing requirements are not maintained at a precise level, and sometimes the quality of the products produced may be uneven.
Integrated DTF printer: Integrated printer integrates DTF printer and powder shaker machine, outputs instructions from the computer, and then completes the entire printing, powder spraying and curing process by itself. Only the operator needs to pay attention to the temperature of the DTF oven in time to avoid the impact of too high or too low temperature on the print quality. Overall, the all-in-one DTF printer is more efficient and saves floor space.
SUBLISTAR currently has both of these two forms of DTF printer, but the split DTF printer is a complete set, can be a good way to avoid the above problems. What scares the customer most is that the DTF printer and powder shaker purchased by the customer are not of the same brand, and sometimes various problems may occur in printing, which is very difficult to determine.
Categorize by function
Basic DTF printer: Only has the basic printing function, manual dusting, simple curing. Suitable for users with limited budget or low functional requirements. The color printed out is relatively simple, and can not complete the complex multi-color design pattern.
Multi-functional DTF printer: In addition to having more printing colors, it can also realize the functions of automatic cleaning nozzle, automatic moisturizing, nozzle heating lamp to achieve the best printing performance and output the best printing effect.
Intelligent DTF printer: equipped with intelligent operating system, it can realize intelligent remote monitoring and other functions, and the operation is more simple and efficient. With a variety of supporting equipment, such as cutting machine, intelligent linkage, can achieve continuous automatic cutting, saving time and labor.
Categorize by application field
Daily wear printing DTF printing: The biggest advantage of DTF printer is batch printing, daily all kinds of T-shirts, hoodies, hats, etc., can be printed, essential daily consumables in daily life.
Home decoration DTF printing: All kinds of table MATS, coasters, mouse pads, throw pillows, tablecloths, shower curtains, etc., can be customized with DTF to add a different atmosphere to the home.
Personalized customization: In the personal expression, personal customization, and friends anniversary interaction, gift personalized clothing with special significance.
Future development trend
Higher accuracy: With the continuous progress of printing technology, the printing accuracy of DTF printers will be further improved, and a more delicate and realistic pattern effect can be presented.
Faster speed: The printing speed of DTF printers will be faster in the future, which can meet the needs of mass production.
Wider application: DTF printers will be used in more fields, such as packaging printing, advertising production, artwork reproduction and so on.
More intelligent: DTF printer will be more intelligent, can achieve automatic adjustment parameters, automatic intelligent AI design and other functions, the operation is more simple and efficient.
Conclusion
In 2025, DTF printers will develop in a more diversified, specialized and intelligent direction, providing users with more high-quality, efficient and convenient personalized customized services. It is believed that with the continuous progress of technology, DTF printers will play an important role in more fields, bringing more convenience and fun to people’s lives.