DTF Printing Process EXPLAINED (and FAQs Answered!)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2023
  • The DTF Printing Process Explained | Silhouette School Still trying to figure out what DTF is..and what the process is like? Here I explain the DTF printing process and address the most FAQ on DTF MORE INFO & IMPT Links👇
    What is Direct to Film Printing?! DTF is a printing process to create full color t shirt transfers that are weedless and cutless. A layer of ink is laid down on a clear DTF film, topped by a layer of white ink which is then covered in DTF powder. When the powder is cured it will later act as an adhesive when it's applied to any color or type of fabric garment with heat. After heating, the DTF film is peeled away leaving the transfer on the shirt.
    🌟SHOP Desktop DTF Printers and Bundles:
    ❤️ Roland BN-20D DTF Printer and Bundles: shrsl.com/3w35i
    ❤️ Uninet 100 DTF Printer: shrsl.com/3wdj8
    ❤️ Prestige A3+ DTF Printer Bundles (includes it all!): shrsl.com/3ok9p
    ⭐️⭐️Exclusive Silhouette School DTF Printing Offer: Get any Prestige A3+ Printer Bundle and get 200 sheets of DTF film FREE! ($129 value) Use this link shrsl.com/3on1u and the code SILSCHOOLDTF
    Direct to Film Videos, Tutorial and Other Helpful Resources👇
    ✅What is DTF? www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
    ✅How does DTF fit into my Silhouette t-shirt business www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
    ✅How does DTF work? • Video
    ✅What do I need to get started DTF printing? (Supply List) www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
    ✅What’s the best DTF desktop printer? shrsl.com/3ok9p afil
    ✅How much does it cost for the full Direct to Film printer set up? www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
    ⭐️ Roland BN-20D DTF Videos: • Roland BN-20D DTF Prin...
    ⭐️ Prestige A3+ DTF Videos: • DTF Beginners: Prestig...
    🎥 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR UA-cam CHANNEL! It really helps us bring you more craft tutorials!! 👉 / @silhouetteschool
    #dtfprintingprocess #directtofilm #dtfprinting #dtfprinter #prestigea3printer #prestigedtf #tshirtbusiness #transferprinter #dtf #rolandbn20d #rolanddtf
    #silhouetteschool​ #sublimation #heatpress #silhouettebusiness
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @gerilynne1955
    @gerilynne1955 8 місяців тому +4

    Wow. It's amazing what our world has out there for crafting.

  • @selvestravicius
    @selvestravicius 10 місяців тому +4

    Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks you

  • @vidili68
    @vidili68 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi there Good job have good information.
    See you next time.

  • @CatNickelsen
    @CatNickelsen 8 місяців тому +2

    That was a great explanation. Thank you so much.

  • @trishgonzales4570
    @trishgonzales4570 8 днів тому

    Great explanation ok answered my question.

  • @CaroleBentley
    @CaroleBentley Рік тому +1

    With the second press do you also press for the same time amount? what is the care for the end user? TY!

  • @yemarican
    @yemarican Рік тому +8

    Will the print last just as long as a screen print or will it fade and deteriorate faster? what would you compare the DTF to .. water based screen printing or plastisol screen printing? Thank you.

  • @jeannetteceballos
    @jeannetteceballos 6 місяців тому

    You mentioned cold peel makes the prints more vibrant. What are your thoughts on the Roland DTF since it's a hot peel?

  • @johnjen8352
    @johnjen8352 Рік тому +4

    Please do a wash test video

  • @ajochoa6216
    @ajochoa6216 Рік тому

    Is it s different machine that makes the decal style transfers? Where you can put it on a mug or tumbler? I saw a dtf video where it went straight to the mug like permanent vinyl instead of a heat transfer style..

  • @jenpena704
    @jenpena704 Рік тому +1

    I have a dtf prestige a3 how do I add the white Ink on the back of the print ?

  • @Damian-Church-NZ
    @Damian-Church-NZ 3 місяці тому

    great info.. thank you..

  • @bugak09
    @bugak09 5 місяців тому +8

    We have this printer for our small business. Its always clogged, tons of ink & paper was wasted at least every 2 months and we are dealing with their customer service. Good thing we got insurance and already ending soon. We wasted our $8000+ we just don’t how to deal afterwards. Save your money and not to get this type of printer which we were aware it was new in the market before.

    • @juliarays1271
      @juliarays1271 4 місяці тому

      sorry to hear about your troubles. which printer was it?

    • @shlomitgueta
      @shlomitgueta 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment.Ivalmost make a mistake

  • @nixx-boxed-you-yt9771
    @nixx-boxed-you-yt9771 Рік тому +2

    Hi Melissa! I seriously only buy equipment if you have videos on them 😂 I love you! quick question - my Roland BN 20D prints a white boarder around the print. Do you know why? I set the offset on the white to -3 as suggested. Should I do more? Thank you so much!

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hey there, does your graphic have a white border on it?

    • @nixx-boxed-you-yt9771
      @nixx-boxed-you-yt9771 Рік тому

      @@SilhouetteSchool no 😩 I made the image in Canva and exported with a transparent background. Maybe it’s Canva?

    • @stephaniewebster6166
      @stephaniewebster6166 10 місяців тому

      @@nixx-boxed-you-yt9771 Its not calibrated properly.... this takes time and trial and error or some help. I dont have a machine but i remember my supplier saying that

  • @rayparmer6669
    @rayparmer6669 11 місяців тому +2

    What are the best dtf printers on Amazon?

  • @alcidesIII
    @alcidesIII Рік тому +1

    Hi!!! I can't get to print the white ink from a PDF file. The art has white but when I import it to versawork it is like "unfilled" so, when it is duplicated to get the "white base" only the cmyk y turned white. Do I have to make it myself? Thanks!!! 😊

    • @feliciaarenas3191
      @feliciaarenas3191 4 місяці тому

      Hi were you able to get help with this? I’m driving myself insane trying to find a video with helpful instructions or text.

    • @alcidesIII
      @alcidesIII 4 місяці тому

      @feliciaarenas3191 well I use coreldraw, my solution was to duplicate the object and make the base myself. Then export both files, one the white and the art itself. Import them to versawork and after settings group them then print. Hope this helps.

  • @nadiava1553
    @nadiava1553 Рік тому +2

    What is the difference in maintaining a dtf vs a sublimation printer?

  • @Foreverblessedhands
    @Foreverblessedhands Рік тому +2

    Hello again 👋 which dtf would you suggest? Can any transfers be used on a cup and can I use dtf with my surface laptop or I need a desktop?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hey there! Check out out printer comparisons here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/melissas-fleet-of-printers-for.html You have a ton of great options to meet your needs.

  • @MamaBrookeB
    @MamaBrookeB Рік тому

    What DTF printer would you recommend for a starter?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hey there! Check out this blog post! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/02/desktop-dtf-printer-comparison-roland.html

  • @glambynicole93nicolemartin5
    @glambynicole93nicolemartin5 11 місяців тому +3

    Do you need a specific software to print these designs? Like cadlink?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  11 місяців тому

      The RIP software you need for any of the printers I mentioned here is included.

  • @ananapa.miller4188
    @ananapa.miller4188 Рік тому

    Hi Melissa , this machine require daily maintenance like A3 Prestige ?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hey there! Check out this video about the BN-20Ds maintenance: ua-cam.com/video/vA9S0yJsMcs/v-deo.html

  • @harrydoroba4699
    @harrydoroba4699 9 місяців тому +1

    I have been told that.... Should the printer sit for more than 24 hours without use it will block, and will require a lot of manual cleaning, and oftentimes dampener replacements is this true?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  9 місяців тому

      Yes this is true for all DTF printers..they need to be run daily even if it's just a nozzle check

  • @deloriswhite1309
    @deloriswhite1309 Рік тому

    Which DTF printer you prefer using? 🤔

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому +1

      Hey there! I have a comparison blog post here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/02/desktop-dtf-printer-comparison-roland.html

  • @melvonmitchell
    @melvonmitchell Рік тому

    Hello. So does this mean I'll have to purchase white ink for the BN20d? Also is the DTF option an addition to the BN20d's capabilities or is it strictly for DTF prints.

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Yes you need White ink for the BN-20D. The BN-20D is a DTF printer. It also has a cutter in it.

  • @MICRAZYVIDA
    @MICRAZYVIDA Рік тому

    I see your using mac
    What RIP software you recommend for mac?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому +1

      Hey there, I prefer to design on my Mac but use the RIP softwares on a Windows computer.

  • @tralosum9854
    @tralosum9854 4 місяці тому

    Please let know if you have to print everyday to keep the white film from clogging the machine?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  4 місяці тому

      Yes, I would highly suggest at the very least you print a nozzle check daily. This is for all DTF printers.

  • @FastcarsNGS
    @FastcarsNGS 5 місяців тому

    I live in a apartment and I’m wanting to buy a DTF printer. I am worried about the fumes, so I was wondering what kind of ventilation you have on top of your oven?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  5 місяців тому

      You would need a filter. There are some ovens that have a built in filter like this which would save you space shrsl.com/4e3ku

    • @settlece
      @settlece 4 місяці тому

      cancer from the powder ua-cam.com/video/rBi9uAT8EHo/v-deo.html be safe

  • @starn4561
    @starn4561 7 місяців тому

    whats your opinon on dtf with an inkjet printer?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  7 місяців тому +1

      Here's a video on that.. ua-cam.com/video/ru_qJDWG-Pg/v-deo.html

  • @laurakate1992
    @laurakate1992 Рік тому

    You say you don't recommend a heat press but surely irons produce the same gas?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hey there! For curing- I recommend the oven with the filter. For application (after the film has been cured) you can use an iron or a heat press.

  • @sashanealsmith6266
    @sashanealsmith6266 5 місяців тому

    Can a Epson sublimation printer be used to do dtf?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  5 місяців тому

      Not truly - for DTF you need to be able to print white

  • @DanielleMendoza-mg2tc
    @DanielleMendoza-mg2tc Рік тому

    Where do you get the purifying oven

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hi - the curing oven and air filter can be found here: shrsl.com/40bzk

  • @LifeOfThePartyEnt
    @LifeOfThePartyEnt Рік тому

    What if the ink dries before the powder is cured? What can we do?

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      You can't allow the ink to dry before the powder is applied or the powder won't stick. If that is happening, you'll want to print in smaller sections.

  • @mamasaenzcreationsbretinas8136

    What is the difference between this and the bn 20 and bn 20 a

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому

      Hi. This explains the differences between the BN-20D and the BN-20/A - www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/01/roland-bn-20-vs-bn-20d-dtf-printer-side.html

  • @user-dn5gb6dw4t
    @user-dn5gb6dw4t Рік тому

    Hi, Do you ship to New Zealand?

  • @jadams2013
    @jadams2013 Рік тому

    Does the adhesive powder only stick to the ink?

  • @ida6570
    @ida6570 Рік тому

    Why do my transfers create moisture? Almost oily, and when I pressed, it had wet marks. I have the AA prestige a3 +R

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому +1

      Hey there, you'll want to cure your transfer to evaporate the moisture from the film. You can put the transfer under a heat press to bake the moisture out or run it through a conveyor dryer.

  • @pattiwienken2055
    @pattiwienken2055 Рік тому

    That is all expensive machines I can’t afford. ☹️

  • @brendamendoza4975
    @brendamendoza4975 6 місяців тому

    No thank to much n complicated ill stick to my ink jet printer lol

  • @DerekRC
    @DerekRC Рік тому

    I've found DTF to have a plastic feel when I applied a image. Wasn't impressed at all from the company I bought it from. Nothing at all the feel of HTV or plastisol inks 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому +1

      Did you do a second press after peeling off the film?

  • @Grant_S_M
    @Grant_S_M Рік тому +3

    I just got a BN-20A and it's already out of style! 😭

    • @SilhouetteSchool
      @SilhouetteSchool  Рік тому +3

      I LOVE The BN-20A! You're going to get such great use out of it! We have a whole section of the blog dedicated to it here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/roland-bn-20a-and-versaworks-tutorials.html

    • @Grant_S_M
      @Grant_S_M Рік тому

      @@SilhouetteSchool Thank you! Your videos are excellent :)

    • @chant3ller
      @chant3ller Рік тому

      🤣🤣🤣