Getting Started with DTG Printing
There are 3 important factors to consider when getting started with a DTG.
1. Fabric
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing is ideal for all-over prints on cotton garments. Determine if you will be printing on white/light-colored
To get an idea of when you can start making a return on your investment, use the DTG ROI Calculator.
2. Equipment
Stahls' recommends the Epson® F2000 SureColor® White version printer, which allows for printing on both dark and light-coloured garments.
In addition to a DTG printer, there are 2 other pieces of equipment that are needed to complete the DTG process:
- Pre-treatment machine (dark garments only)
- Heat press machine
| DTG Equipment Recommendation Based on Volume: | |||
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| Low (Up to 50 Pieces Per Month) | Medium (51 to 150 Pieces per Month) | High (Volume 151+ Pieces Per Month) | |
| DTG Printer | Epson SureColor | Epson SureColor | Epson SureColor |
| Pre-Treatment Machine | ViperONE | Viper™ XPT-6000 | Viper™ XPT-6000 |
| Heat Press | Auto Clam 16 x 20 | Auto Clam 16 x 20 | Dual Air Fusion™ |
| RIP Software | Garment Creator | Stahls' ImageWorx® | Stahls' ImageWorx® |
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Epson SureColor® F2000 DTG Printer |
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Viper™ XPT-6000 |
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3. Design Software
You may already have experience with Corel® or Adobe® software; if not, opt for production-ready files like those available from Great Dane Graphics.
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