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Lol. Medium is the best. coarse worked well for tags where it’s small letters so feel isn’t important but getting excess off and good bonding is.

R3000 will have more information support. 9600 would be nice and wide

Our DTF Superstore is launching today. With a wide range of Direct to Film products https://dtfsuperstore.com * Same day shipping on supplies ordered by Noon * We have a huge (over $100K) DTF inventory stocked in AZ * Liters of Ink: CMYK $79 : White $99 * Film sheets as low as 40 cents a sheet * Multiple sizes of Film Rolls We've spent the last weeks bulking up our inventory so we can offer this faster shipping and better service.

You have to purchase it. Here is one option: https://store.opendtg.com/collections/software/products/kothari-rip-software-for-epson-l1800 Alot of people use AcroRIP found on ebay

The inks still have to not bleed on the film and be able to stand up in the washing machine.

Load multiple sheets in the feeder and see if that helps. 1 single piece of film doesn't always feed correctly

Put a tray to keep the film end from dropping down.

UK Supplies: https://www.printerskingdom.com/product/dtf-ink-white-pigment-textile-ink-direct-to-transfer-film-printing-desktop-epson-edition-200ml/ Yes you need a DTG RIP

Yes we did our initial ink and film testing on a DTG.

I can check with Kothari. Make sure the ink cartridges will be available and affordable. Some of those models have refillable cartridges but the chips are 1 time use and expensive.

No. The l1800 has a built in bulk ink system. The 1430 is just cartridges. Neither are pressurized.

Same with the p400... just reach in and pop them out.

Also, Epson.com has in depth specifications for both

It keeps the film from buckling up and hitting the printhead

I figured I'd make a post since this is one of the most popular questions right now. The list of printers that are good for DTF is basically the same as for DIY DTG: https://www.opendtg.com/topic/3-which-printers-to-use-for-diy-dtg/ You need an Epson printer with 6-8 colors / ink channels so you can print CMYK + White inks, available refillable cartridges, and compatible RIP software. The most popular models are going to be the best to use unless you are fine with figuring things out on your own. L1800 (1430 w/ bulk ink) is used a lot because it's cheap and available outside of the USA. It prints 13x19 but is very slow. 15 minutes plus for a full print. 6 channel printhead P400 is at least 3 times faster than the L1800 / 1430 because it is a 8 channel DX5 printhead. Ink cartridges or CISS plug in right on top of the printhead so there is easy access to the head and not much wasted ink to flush the printhead out when the printer needs to sit for days without use. 13x19 max print size P600 is fast like the p400 with a 8 channel DX7 printhead. It is better if you're printing daily with volume because of the built in pressurized ink system and available 80ml cartridges. Because of the ink system not using often will cause white ink separation in the lines and you'll have to waste ink to get it out. 13x19 max print size P800 has a wider 17" print width. It too have a ink system built in like the P600. Many of these models are discontinued but places like OpenDTG have a stock of them. NEW Epson P700 and P900. These aren't good for DTF / DTG yet because there is not refillable ink cartridges or RIP software for them yet. There are older and smaller model Epson printers that will work. Some of them are listed here on the DIY DTG list: https://www.opendtg.com/topic/3-which-printers-to-use-for-diy-dtg/ Feel free to comment below with more models or information.

Because the new models don't have RIP software or refillable cartridges yet

It's supposed to be more forgiving. I just left 1 of our 2 printers with DTF inks sit for 5 days. The white was watery and I had to do an ink charge but got a good nozzle check.

I've only used cold peel.

Everyone is using DTG RIP software

Put in refillable cartridges that have flushing solution, then on the p600 run ink charges and the p400 just run some head cleans.

https://store.opendtg.com/collections/dtf we will have more selection of film sizes this week

Powder cost is pretty low. Yes the film can be expensive. I have a large load coming in this week and will price it fairly. it will depend on the size of the sheet and how many you buy. 50 cents to $1.50 ish

I would test and see some DTF first and make sure it works for what you print most often.

https://store.opendtg.com/collections/dtf

It's been used in Asia for months. In my opinion they're the best transfers I've ever seen. The feel will be better than vinyl Basically they've come up with a combination of ink, transfer film and powder that works well with digital printers.