🤯 DTF Hack With Inkjet Printer Pigment ink | CrystalAnn

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

🚨Wash test was a success we finally figured out why some inkjet printers were having success with color! it needs to be a pigment inkjet printer. Tip you need to powder and press asap or powder and cure asap

[@LieboldAmanda]

I'd love to see a before and after wash photo. Is that posted anywhere?

[@indigenousinkbeads2023]

can you bring screen printing kits to your tutorials, ive been researching & curious about that im stuck between DTF & screen printing but my creations are leaning more towards screen printing🤔

[@ShawnaHartlein]

I did a plain black image, waited more then 24 hours and when I washed it the black turned brown. Any idea on what I did wrong?

[@souffoue]

I’m so excited to try this. Definitely getting this printer. Thank you!!!

[@Elizabeth-le7xc]

​@@LieboldAmandame too.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

It takes a village to figure out why some inks work and others don't - so happy this is such a sharing community of crafters. Thx as always Crystal! 🥰🖨

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@user-pz1ve1jb5s]

Thank you. You listened to comments and solved a problem. Pigment printers usually cost more and cartridges makes it even more costly. I converted an et-2720 to pigment for over 3 years now and still working well. Like any inkjet printers, it clogs if not used and remained idle. Ink is cheap (on eco tanks) and it likes printing high quality matte atleast 2x a week minimum. I never had print cleaning maintenance even once. I downloaded a 4 color template that has the exact colors CYMK of the cartridge.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thats a great idea thank you for sharing

[@danihall4538]

how did you convert it to pigment ?

[@mikerodrick2430]

You can also buy a CISS system if you're going to be doing a lot of printing & buy the ink in bulk. There's no reason to use EPSON inks as there a 3rd party sellers that are much cheaper even if you use cartridges. You only have to be certain that you order pigment ink when you buy from them. Some of the sellers were doing refilled cartridges with standard ink because they didn't know pigment was required for shirts. If you're not doing a lot of printing, forget about the CISS & use refilled cartridges because you can buy them in sets rather than separately. The savings are actually quite substantial.

[@mikerodrick2430]

@@danihall4538 A printer can't be converted from standard inks to pigment or vice-versa. The cartridges are totally different. Given the price of the printers, it's not an issue. The ink is the cost.

[@marilynperez-martinez6769]

I'm going to follow ALLLLLLL your instructions & retest this as my Epson Pigment Ink test was problematic.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yay! let me know how it goes The one that I let set for 3 hours had issues where the other 2 did not so the tip here is work quickly powder and cure asap

[@prptink]

These came out beautiful 😍 love them! I won’t invest in another printer (don’t have the space for it 🤣 🤦🏽‍♀️) however I will continue with the sublimation one. Your tips and hacks have been amazing! Thank you so much beautiful 😊 stay blessed love 🥰

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thanks so much! 😊 I highly recommend the sublimation above all so i would stick to that as well. Stay bless my friend 🥰

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat Hello! Can you talk a little about why you feel that sublimination is better?? I have been using my pigment ink printer to do transfers following this video (Thank you so much!) But I've been having so many issues with my printer and the ink costs, that I have been considering sublimination instead. But I read that sublimination on tshirts fade much faster than pigment. (Is that true?) Can you talk a little about why you like sublimination more? Thank you so much for these videos

[@vickywray7285]

Thanks for this tutorial, I had asked about lines and what paper settings to use for the DTF hack with my sublimation printer. I’m excited to try the suggested settings and see if that makes a difference. I do need to order more of the films because I have used all mine up trying to figure out the problem. My sublimation printer is an Epson and feeds from the back, I do not need to tape to other paper which I am thankful for.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I have not figured out the lines just yet as my epson is not doing it but it also feeds from the bottom. hoping to find a solution soon

[@jackie-dbdstitchart4969]

Kodak also makes a 100% pigment printer. Not sure of the prices. The ad I saw was for a home craft room.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

That's awesome thank you for sharing

[@AS-ki4ny]

I just bought the Epson pigmented printer im super excited to try this

[@jenniferyoung9622]

My inkjet printer I believe is a pigment inkjet. At lease that’s what google says. I will have to try this hack. I have a sublimation printer, but it will be fun to try both. Now just to buy the supplies.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yay!! let me know how it turns out

[@angelathurlow548]

This is great to see!! Thank you!!

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Glad you liked it your so welcome 🤗

[@oseuka4700]

Does the printer come with pigmented ink? Or do I need to buy them?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

It came with pigment ink

[@MarkSideoftheRing]

Are you using sublimation ink in this printer?

[@craftyteacher7900]

Hey Crystal Ann! You have taught me so much! I do tumblers and I want to print my own clear cast decals that have a white backing. What type of printer would I use? DTF?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

yes its a uv DTF printer that you need

[@echoyoung6269]

The printer you suggested, I purchased and only the black is pigment ink

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

that's strange mine was definitely pigment ink. can you return it

[@echoyoung6269]

I can, but I just decided to buy pigment ink compatible with the printer. I just wanted to inform, just incase anyone else needed the info.

[@teotal_art]

i made it and test it. when i washed the colours faded almost completely .i washed on hand whith cold water and fail all the time 😢 any advice?

[@nerycastaneda4993]

Most of my ink stays on the paper even after i peel it super cold. also my red color fades into an orange color after I press it. What am I doing wrong?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I noticed the same with my black it went to brown I'm thinking it has to do with the pigment ink. also if you don't powder it fast enough that will happen. Thants the down fall of pigment you have to work super fast

[@billtheunforgiven]

Do you know if a laser printer would give better quality?

[@AAA-bv8di]

I did the dtk hack with my inkjet printer and double cured....after 1 wash the ink came off....what am I doing wrong?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Is your ink dye ink or pigment ink. dye ink will wash out

[@n.alarcon8460]

Can i use my Canon pixma t4250 ink jet printer for this?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yes

[@leviteapparel]

😂 Your channel is amazing. Can I expand something on you as far as why the sublimation hack works? The DTF powder has what is called polyester and it because of that the sublimation adheres to the powder Meeting it will bond with the power that turns into the glue that is on the shirt. So in essence you're sublimating the polyester Fabric glue. Description below on what the powder is made with. I did elaborating this on my channel when I did sublimation Hack polyurethane: polyester and polyether. Both are highly effective in a diverse range of industries. Polyester urethane and polyether urethane are elastomers, meaning that they possess elastic properties, and both offer unique performance properties.😊

[@imprimerie3dbn338]

Hi the ink it has to be sublimation ink thank you

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

sublimation is 100% a DTF printer dupe where inkjet will have its limits

[@lynnkaufman9006]

My one problem with this way of printing is the cost of the inks...I like sublimation, because the ink that you use is long lasting and you don't need to buy cartridges...I would figure that in the cost of the printers

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I agree love sublimation

[@tam8325]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat I do subllimation as well but do you still need to have it on a polyester white shirt? Or does the poweder make that not matter?

[@dennisash7221]

@@tam8325 The glue sticks to all kinds of textile synthetic and natural

[@planetned.]

Hiw about the white ink

[@abbybutler4672]

I love that you figured out the secret to making this work! Epson WF 3820 uses pigment ink, and it's on sale for $99 at most retailers right now.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you I’m glad you like it ❤️

[@almatho1]

Amazon sells them for $99

[@parisharrison6639]

I bought one at Staples but haven't had time to get it going.

[@ashleacogswell9859]

@@almatho1thank you!!! Glad I scrolled thru these videos to find this’nn

[@ieashadesignedit8]

Thank you for this video and telling us about this pigment printer to use because I love the DTF but don't want to spend the DTF printer money for an actual DTF printer. Have a great day.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

You are so welcome! So glad you liked it ❤️

[@susanowens6828]

What epson printer are you using?

[@parisharrison6639]

I have the Godora Transfer powder that you use sometimes but I cannot find if it is a hot or cold peel. Please help.. Love your videos you have taught me so much. Thanks

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

It's a cold peel! Thank you I'm so happy to hear this

[@deannadrumm3259]

What is the best film to use that is larger than 8x11"?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

here is 11x17 amzn.to/3P0jHYe

[@tanyawilson702]

Can you use the dtf on tumblers? I don't do any dtf or sublimation as I just craft for me and my family though your videos keep making me want to. I would want something that can do all the things (or at least the majority) without spending much as I don't get any money for my projects. Thanks for all your videos and motivation.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I’m testing this soon stay tuned

[@tanyawilson702]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat Great! Thanks!

[@tam8325]

That's what I've been saying.... we need something that we can do "all the things" with! We'd be rich if we came up with one! LOL

[@RickLokz]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but mine don’t come out good but I do use matte one you recommended and let it cool down the peel and looks horrible

[@jacqueerenfro9389]

I have two questions. First I’m having a hard time trying to get the correct color to print out on the pigment ink printer. How do you correct the color? Second, have you used the black DTF powder? I’ve heard it’s good for dark fabrics.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I'm not sure I wonder if you can adjust your quality settings to best? and the black powder was a fail smells awful 😞

[@Willo_1647]

Amazing, Thank you so much for trying this out and so happy the colours stayed true and didn't almost disappear like the dye ink one did.. You're an absolute diamond Crystal 😘❤️

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad your just as excited

[@marcireed5150]

Has anyone tried the dtf hack with screen printing a white base on colored shirts?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

We tried this live on DB I think it was a fail

[@darlenevenus4398]

I just received my dtf powder and film today, so tomorrow I am going to try to do a shirt. Does it have to be a white or gray shirt or can it be any color shirt?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Any light color shirt so light pink, blue etc happy crafting good luck you got this

[@natalieevans8887]

Yay! So glad you figured it out!! If you Already own an epson ecotank printer Cosmos Ink sells pigment ink if you'd like to convert your printer😉 vs buying a new one!

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you so much for this tip that is amazing

[@Dianechardy]

Hi I have an old Eason XP310 printer, do you know if I can convert it with the Cosmos pigment ink? Thanks in advance.

[@phyllismiller8097]

I have watched i think all of your videos and love them

[@nekoschwan]

I would like to know or confirm if the pigment ink used in the printer are water based or oil based? Will that matter? I hope someone can confirm please, thank you

[@-NoRussian]

My transfer come out perfect, but they are still wet after 6 hours. If i touch the print, it smudges. im using a pigment ink printer any tips

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

have you tried curing them?

[@Teesocrafty]

@crystal Ann does the pigment ink comes with it

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yes it does

[@caterinaienco9878]

Can you try it on a dark shirt with the vinyl hack? Wondering how the ink will react with vinyl base!

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I will for sure ❤️

[@danolovescomedy]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThatI would love to see that myself too

[@rosecowan1556]

Same! Thank you

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

I looked up the information on the WF-2960 and it is NOT designed for sublimation printing. Am I misunderstanding something here? I bought an Epson 2720 , converted it and after about 40 prints it wouldn't turn on. Eepson said I voided the warranty. I want to be sure I stoll have my warranty

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

That is correct non of the converted Epsons are made for sublimation and will void the warranty as this is a hack

[@grosurobert7157]

Hey, Ann! I've been trying for days to print with my Epson l4150 on dtf film without any success. It either stops during printing or not feeding the film at all. I've tried any setup(glossy, ultra glossy, plain paper) but it doesn't seem to work. Could you give me a piece of advice in this problem. Much appreciated

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I have been seeing lots of solutions over on TikTok if you search for the epson dtf hack there is a ton of help there from removing the roller bar or adding a piece of cardboard where the film comes out

[@sabinagiangreco]

Forse il colore non si è trasferito per la pressione della pressa, io cambierei con un'altra pressa adatta

[@parisharrison6639]

I hope this question isn't completely crazy but here goes. How do we get the designs other than buying a complete bundle which are beautiful. I am a home crafter and have the cricut cutter with design space. This is where I get most all my designs. I am a cricut member and my be resigning and using DTF since I found your videos and are so good. Thank you for your help.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

If you have the Cricut access for design space I would get your designs there I will be showing you how to do this next week stay tuned. I'm so excited that Cricut has most of these design on Cricut design space

[@URCristianoronaldo-cr77]

I have an Epson Et 15000 which I converted to sublimation printer. Will this hack still work for me?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

yes it will

[@titasnails73]

Good evening CrystaAnn, I have a question, how do you do so that the ant path does not appear? because I have been working on it on my Epson ET 2803 printer for Sublimation and I get the ant path thank you

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

This is the first time I’m heard this let me see what I can find out

[@titasnails73]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat thanks

[@Dianechardy]

I just bought a Canon inkjet regular printer today. Should I take it back?! I’m a little late to the game! Lol

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

with the inkjet you can do color designs on items you don't wash like tote bags pillow covers etc the black can be washed and will stay. The pigment inkjet printers last through the wash. Hope this helps

[@Tobywedinikki]

Crystal the way to see if it’s pigment ink is by the cartridge right?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

That is correct you can google your ink brand and number to check for example mine are DURABrite Ultra ink 822-I

[@Tobywedinikki]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat thank you.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

@@Tobywedinikki ❤Your welcome

[@oldheadgamer7248]

I have a 2803 Epson when I’m printing on my DTF the color come out faded I need help

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I think because that one is not pigment ink

[@biancagallegos1059]

Thank you so much for this! I tried to do this hack with a Brother printer I have and it was a total fail! I have an Epson and after watching this video I am excited to try again before having to buy a printer! I’m hoping my next go around is way better

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

let me know how it works out

[@kimlylondon5497]

Wash out

[@jewelsmccloud2732]

Can’t wait I love Crystal Ann

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yay!! Thank you so much

[@kimlylondon5497]

Almost most this video

[@sharonvanniekerk5403]

Thanks for all the videos you share with us. They are very helpful and I hope to start my sublimation journey soon. My question today is what is the difference between DTF Transfer film and Sublimation paper. I don't want to purchase products unnecessarily.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you I'm so happy to hear that! The difference between the 2 is the ink sits on top of the film it's like a plastic if you will. so when you add the powder and press it to the shirt it releases it from the film similar to if you were to make cookies and you put them on a non stick pan they come right off you only need the film to get DTF out of your sublimation printer so you could have both worlds sublimation and DTF. DTF allows you to add your designs to cotton fabric where sublimation you need polyester. hope this helps

[@sharonvanniekerk5403]

Thank you, this helps a lot. I'll go with the DTF. Your designs with DTF always looks awesome.

[@BlkPearlQueen]

I have a new EPSON Expression Home XP 4105 that I bought a year that I have used, am I able to use that? If not, would you suggest to convert it to sublimated it?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I will always recommend sublimation over inkjet. but if you keep it the way it is you can use the black ink and the color ink on Items you don't wash

[@BlkPearlQueen]

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat Thank you for the response. I purchased it last year to covert it but never got the chance, then I started looking at your hacks and now I don't see the point of the extra trouble if it's not worth it for my hobby and small business. Most of my business deals with rhinestones t-shirts and products and vinyl, however, I just want to be able to provide the vibrancy of sublimation or the DTF look. So I want to make sure that I understand you correctly. Today 7/24/23, you were talking about some kind of "pigment" ink cartridge that was compatible with the Epson or inkjet printers and I wanted to know if going this route is the same as going the sublimation way, if not, which is more cost-effective? Lastly, has the home conversion for the sublimation process gotten less messy, lol? Ty

[@treselVIDEOS]

Love this video, she really explained and test it on detailed ❤

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Glad you found it helpful

[@planetned.]

Hello, Is the pigment printer in original state? No convertion? And is the ink 3rd party? Or is it orignal

[@sherylcyr1480]

Have you done the dtf hack on a tumbler, mug or tile??

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Working on it as we speak video coming soon

[@trentgriffith4983]

can someone please help me i have the et8550 and im using a sub paper and the epson 552 ink.....is that ink the right ink for submilation for t shirts

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

are you trying to figure out if its pigment ink?

[@trentgriffith4983]

Yes and if I put that ink in my eco tank can I take it out and put the hippo sublimation ink and it will work?

[@Keithkulit]

is it must to wait it dry before i can heat press it?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Nope you can press as soon as you powder

[@ShawnaSullivan-x4g]

Do you have to wait 24-48 hours before you do the wash test?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I do when it comes to inkjet printers

[@NeallaRosales]

Hp instant ink uses pigment ink also. FYI

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you so much for the info

[@LisaVornhagen]

How can we tell if the ink is pigment ink or dye? I have an HP 8020. Is there some where I can look it up?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yes you can google the ink numbers that your printer uses

[@LisaVornhagen]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat Okay. Thanks!

[@chriseckley3276]

Does the printer you use, not have white ink ? My wife and I are ha ing a heck of a time with white ! Thanks

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Mine does not I do have a solution for white in my next video

[@chriseckley3276]

Washed a shirt that my wife and I did, and it didn't make it😢 the design faded pretty bad.

[@ShawnaSullivan-x4g]

I did a plain black image, waited more then 24 hours and when I washed it the black turned brown. Any idea on what I did wrong?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I'm not to sure what could of happened I will see if I can mimic the same issue

[@ShawnaHartlein]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat I think maybe I did. It cure the powder completely

[@ShawnaHartlein]

Did not*

[@MonicaY-l6l]

When you talk about how long you let the dtf sit - was this 3hrs after you printed and powdered before you cured? Or after you printed, powdered and cured? Does this make a difference if you dont use pigment ink? Thanks!!!

[@melissabartos7477]

Can you layer dtf prints?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thanks a good question I'm not sure. but its definitely worth testing out

[@Lisa6401]

Anyone tried Brother pigment printer (MFC-j6555dw)? I wanna try it out; all my laser printers are Brother and I know the setup, menu etc. I have a color Brother laser but I notice (even with paper that says I can use laser printer) in the wash it cracks and crumbles. Not sure if it is paper though (used same brand 1st time and all was perfect). 🤔 Any ideas would be great; never tried the DTF on any printer; love the idea thats part of why I want to switch out as well.

[@supremexgod3678]

Can you list all of the epson printers that contains pigment ink because I found one cheaper I just want to make sure it’s pigment ink and not dye ink.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I will work on a list and update the description soon

[@phyllismiller8097]

I am having a hard time finding anything labeled pigment ink, i dont see a link as you mentioned in your (hella awesome) video. So excited to start!!!!!

[@priana346]

AreDTF powders safe to handle without protection?

[@edithfowler4956]

I did a DTF transfer with my ink jet printer and it came out awesome! Is it suppose to feel like vinyl? It also washed great! Thank you.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yay!! thats awesome yes it feels like a think layer of HTV

[@percysfamilyfun2390]

Mine didn’t wash good, any recommendations on washing?

[@edithfowler4956]

@@percysfamilyfun2390 after I print I heat the powder twice. Layer heat , layer and heat again. Try that.

[@percysfamilyfun2390]

@@edithfowler4956 ok thank you I am going to mess with it again today to see if I can get it to last

[@LovesHerEagles]

Can you put the pigment ink in an epson ecotsnk? Or is it printer specific? Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge!

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

I think it’s printer specific but don’t quote me you may be able to purchase it separately I’ll look into this

[@nenadvanusic3222]

Yes, you can. I do that and works. Pull out old dye ink with surge and put in pigment ink. I have Epson L3251 EcoTank and I put in tanks Epson 112 pigment ink.

[@antoinnette161187]

How did colours both black and colored on any type of fabric hold up after couple washes?

[@taahirsujee2906]

​@@nenadvanusic3222Hi does your printer still perform well by changing the ink?

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

Hello there, what was the post-washing result? I can't find a video that talks about it

[@josemacedo5434]

I have one question, could you use this same process (pigment dtf hack) on white htv vinyl and or regular Oracle 651 vinyl? Im curious to see if this dtf adhesive would hold to other substrates, Oracle 651 and white htv vinyl to be exact. Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos ❤️👍

[@momcatbonita]

do you prewash the shirts without fabric softener?

[@LovesHerEagles]

Hi - have you tried this hack on top of sublimation htv for dark?

[@joelaloo5751]

Hi was wondering if we were to use dtf inks without the white ink of course would that work better or..

[@ricardotolentino5440]

Don't always in light tshirt go on dark tshirt

[@jesusgalarza2368]

how come my dark image comes out spotty ?

[@susanwolf7703]

I love your tie dye shirt! I want one. Excellent DTF experiments

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Thank you so much 😊 I buy them here www.clothingshoponline.com/p/colortone/1000_multi-color-tie-dyed-t-shirt

[@susanwolf7703]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat just ordered two!,,, thanks 😁

[@rjaymontemayor2296]

whats the name of the pigment ink?

[@DonJuravin]

Thanks!

[@Tobywedinikki]

Thank you. I’ve been waiting for this.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

Yay 😀 happy to hear this

[@ShawnaSullivan-x4g]

Can you do the DTF on a darker shirt, for example, orange, royal blue, purple if you do a single color black image?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

It works best on lighter colors it fades off into the darker ones unless you apply it on top of white htv

[@tioneycotton460]

I went & bought this very printer followed your instructions completely and nothing transferred to my shirt I even checked to make sure my film was printed on correct side nothing still.

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

The thing I found with this one is the ink drys super fast you have to powder asap. Did you have your powder ready to go?

[@joleneuccello3588]

What is pigment ink?

[@YouCanTotallyMakeThat]

its a type of inkjet ink that performs different from dye ink (regular inkjet ink)

[@joleneuccello3588]

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat thank you Crystal Ann