Printing My First DTG Bulk Order!

[@sol1073]

Great tips. Design knowledge is necessary to start the business or the customer give you the design

[@ricomatv]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessicashank6838]

We just got the Ricoh ri2000!!! Having fun but learning and fixing struggles… Pretreatment has been our biggest battle!! When you treat as you go,what are your press settings to get out completely dry? Suggestions for helping paper wrinkles from the cover page. We have continually collected a lot of moisture in the cracks of the heat press that build up on the sides of the shirt. We tried to hang dry and just prepress before print, but it seems to not dry very even or something and prints are semi dull

[@ricomatv]

You might be using too much pre-treatment on your garments, try these steps and congrats on taking this big step! 1. Lay a protective sheet paper onto your fabric so that the sprayed area won’t come in direct contact with the hot surface. This type of paper gives best uniformity in drying and enables better evaporation of volatiles. These sheets should only be used once per garment and then should be disposed. This avoids build-up of residue on the sheets which can lead to staining or discoloration. 2. Proceed to press the fabric in the temperature and time that is suggested to each corresponding liquid. Use a high pressure setting, so the fibers of the garment could be laid down. 3. If the fabric is still wet, re-press it for a few more seconds until it is dry. This means you have either applied too much pretreatment or your heat press in not properly removing the excess moisture.

[@John-ww3ji]

Good info. God bless you and your family abundantly.

[@ricomatv]

Same to you!

[@isabellemencia6471]

Thanks for the useful tips! Will definitely use when I start getting dtg orders.

[@ricomatv]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jasonrcsd]

you should use an auto pretreater to get even distribution. Much faster too than doing it the old fashion prehistoric handheld spray on method.

[@ricomatv]

Yes, these work great too!

[@hypecentric]

Yea and get a huge wet square stain

[@Jasonrcsd]

@@hypecentric you obviously don’t do many shirts. You can control the speed and the amount of pretreat put on the shirt. Besides that’s what a heat press or conveyor is for.

[@hypecentric]

@@Jasonrcsd a gun you just spray and go , a pretreat machine you have to load it in , toggle with settings , wait for it to be done then do it all over again

[@Jasonrcsd]

@@hypecentric I know. We used a gun(s) when we first started DTG. There is no way we could keep up once our production ramped up. Plus the amount of pretreat added is more consistent and our pretreat costs went down compared to the same volume using guns. If your a small shop then a gun might make sense vs spending a few thousand on a pretreat machine. But if your serious about DTG and plan to grow your business & produce shirts then a pretreater is the next step.

[@freddymercury2259]

So when you put the t shirt in the printer, you have to make sure it is straight by hand? Or is there a method you use to make sure it is in the exact correct position???

[@ricomatv]

You can use a variety of different tools to center the garment, but a quick and very popular way to position your t-shirt transfer design is to use the 3 finger rule.

[@EntrtheWilD]

What does pre treatment of shirts mean? And what are you spraying on the shirts?

[@ricomatv]

Pretreatment is a process specific to DTG where you spray a pretreatment liquid (kind of like a bonding agent) onto the shirt prior to printing on it so the ink can bond with the fabric

[@joseph-the-seventh]

Cool video. I just started selling my t-shirts online and am using a POD vendor (Printify) to print and ship orders. I would like to save up for my own equipment though. I am trying to figure out the operating costs of a Ricoh machine... like how much money ink costs per shirt etc. Do you guys have any handy resources for figuring out operating costs of this machinery? Thanks!

[@ricomatv]

Hi Joseph! We are so happy you are taking the next step, we recommend reaching out to our team so they can help you! ----> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@taylorgates8190]

How to get same press tool's as yours...need guidance..

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! Are you referring to the heat press?

[@jsrocker248]

What exactly is the pre-treatment consisting of? Water or is it a type of adhesive that goes on before sending it to the DTG? (New to the Print Business 😅 )

[@ricomatv]

Its a clear liquid solution - not an adhesive- that acts like a primer to your shirt creating a smooth and even surface ready for printing.

[@asblkpl]

easly $.80-$1 because if you do not put good amount of portion on shirt colors wont be bright as wel

[@yusef6380]

Looks great, but how do you get more white base because my colors don’t pop like yours do

[@ricomatv]

Hi! Check out this website to check if you need to make some additional changes to your settings ----> ricoma.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/7075596602899-Whites-or-Colors-do-not-look-vibrant-on-dark-shirt-RP-200

[@yusef6380]

Thanks but you said download lumin rip but I’m using a Ricoh Ri 1000 so will this still help me to get more white and make my colors stand out and be vibrant, because right now they’re super flat. Thank you

[@sjcobra84]

Being working in this profession for almost a year now. Really learning alot and fighting to get stronger and more sufficient. Hell yeah. 🤣 P.S: Prior to this, I sold paint and paint accessories with Haymes.

[@ricomatv]

Awesome! We can't wait to see everything you accomplish! (:

[@obaone]

Is it possible to do DTG printing or any other method live at an event?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! You can!

[@obaone]

@@ricomatv awesome you guys have any content around that?

[@chillieverity]

thanks for sharing!

[@ricomatv]

Sure thing!

[@Braderzul]

Subscribed!

[@ricomatv]

Thanks so much!

[@iMakeMemes]

Is it only for black t-shirts?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! Not at all!

[@kevon-headecker442]

Do you guys sell the spray to treat the t shirt

[@ricomatv]

Yes we do! shop.ricoma.com

[@pablovinicius1512]

Very good! One question, can I do the pretreatment one day and the next day make the impression?

[@ricomatv]

Yes you can!

[@asblkpl]

and that leaves white marks if you do not heat press right away , done it , regret it

[@hypecentric]

@@asblkpl yea I’m sure they meant heat press it and store it away , not leave it wet lol

[@propakistanirecords1705]

hey it was so helpfull i found so many tips in your video keep it up

[@ricomatv]

Glad it helped!

[@yusef6380]

Thanks for that great info I appreciate you

[@ricomatv]

Any time! Thanks for watching (:

[@brianwilliszw]

where did you get the pre treatment spray gun... what is in the liquid you spray?

[@ricomatv]

HI there, the spray gun and the liquid comes with your purchase of a DTG machine. You can also purchase more supplies on our online shop: shop.ricoma.com/collections/dtg

[@enzs9169]

this helps a lot! Thanks!!!

[@ricomatv]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@thijsharmsen6113]

what is that spray thing called and what kinda fluid is in it

[@ricomatv]

Hi! This is the pretreatment machine you use before you put it in the printer.

[@malikrichard8488]

Hey where did you buy that ring that put around the shirt before sliding it into the machine.

[@ricomatv]

Hi Malik. Were you referring to the finish paper?

[@corrinalawver4458]

Where do you get the pre treat liquid?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! We have pretreatment for your white or light-colored garments --->shop.ricoma.com/collections/dtg/products/image-armor-light-shirt-pretreatment Pretreatment designed to create faster setting prints on mid-dark colors to black garments ---> shop.ricoma.com/collections/dtg/products/image-armor-ultra-shirt-pretreatment

[@OnTheGoLoft]

Hey, I purchased the Ricoh Ri 2000 and I can't seem to find a table to set it on. Do you know where I could purchase one?

[@ricomatv]

We don’t have one that we recommend but you can find many industrial tables that are sturdy and portable online

[@sujalchettri8826]

What is the price of Richo RI 6000 printer price?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! Please submit a request with the team so they can help ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@antoniokuri4584]

Great video, tons of knowledge! Two doubts, what is the ideal press time for curing the shirts and what brand of shirts do you recommend? Thanks man.

[@ricomatv]

HI Antonio, thanks so much for watching. We have a list of recommended wholesalers and suppliers under the files tab on our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. We highly suggest checking it out! > facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery

[@alcmenacuriteanu2115]

@@ricomatv whats the cost of the printer and the heat press?

[@shakurforrest]

do you have a link to pretreat ready shirts

[@ricomatv]

Hi there. Were you looking for the product or looking how to do pretreat your shirts?

[@marquailshaw5425]

Are you still printing shirts and how can I get into with you so I can order one

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, we sell the equipment we do not complete or fulfill orders.

[@TheK20head]

This guy is really wants to sell me 20 printers.

[@ricomatv]

The more the merrier!

[@albertoabarca7111]

What do you use in the spray gun?

[@ricomatv]

The pre treatment, shop.ricoma.com/collections/dtg/products/image-armor-ultra-shirt-pretreatment

[@Themarketplacegirl]

Do you have anything showing beginning to end? Such as showing how to set your logo up on the computer, connecting it to print to the dtg printer? I’m in the beginning phases of my business and I feel so lost. My husband told me to look into this and I just feel like I need 1 on 1 mentorship or someone who as the time to walk me through things so I can be self sufficient. Also are these only for t-shirts or can they do hoodies, sweatshirts, sweat pants?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! We have a variety of videos that can help ---->kzbin.info?search_query=dtg+ricoma+

[@jorgemora8872]

Hi there. i own a RI 1000 do you have a video on to print small logo on right side? thanks in advance

[@ricomatv]

Hi Jorge, thanks so much for watching. We don't at the moment but this is a great idea for a future video. We have passed this on to our video team. Thanks!

[@Jmaug]

How did you buy the printer 🖨... seems hard to find direct answers

[@Dacoachricky]

JMau yes it is! Although I’m getting the hang of it and sometimes the only way to learn about it is to make mistakes! Browse videos on KZbin until you can find the one you looking for! If there something I can help don’t hesitate to ask!

[@tyjacobs7797]

do you guys ship internationally? South Africa, Cape Town to be exact.

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! We do! Please submit a request with the teach so they can further help----> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@zahraahmad658]

Isn’t the pretreatment spray toxic ??

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, we recommend remaining cautious with the pretreatment.

[@miguelzamudio2935]

Is there anyway to direct to print to mylar or mylar style bags w/ your printer ?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, thanks so much for watching. For additional information about our products, please visit our website > ricoma.com/US or you can contact us here > ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@jaysonpanganiban734]

How much all that set up like that.

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, if you would like to know the price for the DTG printer, please submit a request so the team can help ---->ricoma.com/US

[@toyiajames1153]

How large can you print? What is the print area?

[@ricomatv]

Up to 16" x 19.6" / 40.6 cm x 49.8 cm

[@margo4481]

Is that the heatpress that came with your DTG?

[@ricomatv]

For the Ri2000, yes comes with automatic heat press

[@margo4481]

I just ordered the 1000 and they said it comes with a heatpress…..fingers crossed!

[@natedoucet6080]

What kind gun are you using to pretreat your shirts with??? (That brand is it)

[@ricomatv]

Hi there you can learn more about the Wagner sprayer here: ricoma.com/US/machine/ricoh-ri-1000

[@Jasonrcsd]

get an auto pretreater. don't start with the prehistoric gun method. Trust me we've printed well over 100k shirts and it's better to start with an auto pretreater. There are several out there, just do some research. For somone that has over 80k subscribers, I'm surprised Ricoma Embroidery Machines is using a handheld manual sprayer pretreater. Get the learning curve out of the way while you're just beginning, so when you do big orders of 100-500 shirt orders you will be more experienced and a pro at pretreating. Pretreat is the foundation in DTG printing. Not all pretreats are equal, just like not all shirts are equal. It will take time and research to find what works best.

[@zenabmlk7651]

Where is the table purchased to hold weight for the Ricoma 1000?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, this is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery! Please click the link below to join as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery

[@TheTzoana]

I was wondering if you can use that pretreatment solution you are using with a sublimation printer. For white tshirts.

[@asblkpl]

you do not pretreatment solution for white tees

[@butchtarot5730]

What type of blank t-shirts are the best in your opinion ?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! That is a great question, are you referring blanks that are exclusively used for printing?

[@kentbummerm5586]

How did he avoid pre treatment stains when he was spraying them like that

[@ricomatv]

Hi there for more help, you can contact service and they can walk you through how he did it! ricoma.com/us/tech-support

[@Dacoachricky]

I was coming to issue stains on the shirts and I was told by someone on how to not get those stains anymore! As soon as you pre-treat your shirt goes into the Heat press put you parchment paper and do intervals of 10 to 15 seconds Hoover the press. The steam needs to come up otherwise gets trap that’s cautious the stains I hope this helps

[@asblkpl]

will not be avoided that s the secret :)

[@DevbratSharma]

Price on ink and cost per print on tshirt also what about maintenance please let me also i am india can they deliver to my address ?

[@ricomatv]

Thank you for your interest in our machines! Make sure you fill out this form and the correct Ricoma distributor in your region will be in contact with you as soon as possible -> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@yadaptimcena7872]

How I will be able to buy this printer. I am from Bhutan.

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, you can purchase our machines through your local distributor, fill out the form at this link and you will be contacted.

[@davidhalley9795]

Speaking of time management, I know you don’t print on one size shirt. How do you size the graphics per shirt size? Perhaps show that in another video?

[@ricomatv]

Are you referring to the design itself? As in sizing the graphic to show how it will look on the shirt?

[@lfponlinetechnicalsupport9767]

Nice

[@ricomatv]

Thanks for the love!

[@orlandocallo]

How to buy DTG Ri1000?

[@ricomatv]

Hi, please submit a request with the team so they can help ----->ricoma.com/US/contact-us (:

[@jeremymalone1452]

What kind of stand are you using for the printer?

[@ricomatv]

A metal table. Thanks or watching!

[@jeremymalone1452]

@@ricomatv can you tell us the name brand and maybe model? I can’t find one like that

[@courtneylynnd]

Look on uline.com

[@andreeanistor9800]

Hello. Do you need to pre-treat all coulours or this is something special just for black textiles?

[@ricomatv]

You should pretreat all colors, there are particular pretreatment liquid for dark and light garments

[@anthonycole2313]

How do you successful get the jpeg/pdf converted to a .prn file so that you can send it to the printer?

[@ricomatv]

Hi Anthony, thanks so much for watching. You should have video tutorials in your customer portal that will walk you through how to do this. If you have any questions, please submit a service request through our online contact us form here > ricoma.com/US/support

[@kelsisheets7795]

When you say buy pretreated, how would I know if the shirts I buy are pretreated? I only buy one brand what would I ask them

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, there is no way of knowing if a shirt was pre-treated, we recommend buying from a reputable wholesaler and ask them to pre-treat the shirts for you.

[@martinatravis23]

Yes, but there's no proces on either of the machines on the Ricoh website....only an option of low monthly payments🤔

[@ricomatv]

Hi Martina, have you checked out our official website? We show important features of the machine to better help you understand. ricoma.com/US/machine/ricoh-ri-1000

[@martinatravis23]

@@ricomatv Hi. Yes I have as well as terms and services. There is no actual price for the products only possible monthly payments. Replies have stated it varies....which is not understandable and evasive. Product cost should not change (even with financing), but varied payment methods and plans should.

[@ahmedbousf2584]

hello sir, for DTG machine how many pcs can produce/Hour if we take format A3 40cm/30cm ,with 7 colors printing?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, we only have the new DTF printer. The Revel DTF-2402 is made for high-volume production at unprecedented speeds, producing 100 transfer sheets in just 8 minutes. The more assembly stations you have, the more you can take advantage of the machine’s incredible output.

[@l.921]

Hi does the em-1010 be able to take any thred that is a diffrent size?

[@ricomatv]

Yes, you can use different thread weights but for best results you need to pair them with different size needles

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

Hi brother, awesome video. I got some samples from printify but i must say that after only a few washes, maybe 10, the prints starting to lose "paint'. Picture what happens with your pants if you crawl over a lot. How many washes are supposed to be a decent number to the printed t-shirts through dtg are a decent number?

[@practicalintuition4030]

Another KZbinr who does dtg said the shirt they were wearing is dtg printed, and has later over 30 washes. So... More than 30 washes.

[@ricomatv]

40 washes!

[@deborahfenendael2600]

Do you still like this printer? I bought one this morning

[@ricomatv]

Of course! We love it! Congratulations on your new printer!

[@staycompassionate3811]

Your asking the company 😂

[@joyhayes9621]

How can I order with you

[@ricomatv]

HI there, please check out garmeo.com!

[@DesignCutters]

On the other hand, having a backlog of pre-treated shirts might just mean your printer is way too slow.

[@ricomatv]

Or you need another one to keep up with the orders that are pouring in!

[@lazyraze9473]

What does pretreated mean

[@ricomatv]

Pre-Treament reffers to a spray that is applied to the garment before you print on it. It acts like a primer to help the ink stick to the garment. Without it, the ink will not stick to the garment, and just wash off.

[@dtgprinting1016]

Do you sell the printer or are you a customer ?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! We sell the printer, and you can get in touch with our team through here ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@ferozekhan8524]

Price please

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, please submit a request so a product specialist can reach out! ----> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@lauweebin2284]

Can print on dri fit fabric?

[@ricomatv]

Yes it can!

[@sunshinewear2500]

How much does it cost?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, thanks so much for watching. The RICOH Ri 1000 starts at $235/month with 0% financing. Contact us here: ricoma.com/US/machine/ricoh-ri-1000

[@asblkpl]

about $16-18k , same with epson $15k , not worth it

[@emanpun7952]

I am from nepal finance is not available in my country So i need to know full price

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, this printer is currently only available from Ricoma in the US.

[@blackleaf9361]

Price of this machine

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, to learn more about pricing and financing options click here: ricoma.com/us/contact-us

[@codyzimmerman2582]

Isn't there going to variables in printing if you're individually loading a single shirt manually? I can't imagine these machines are worth the price with variance in quality. It's possible I don't fully understand the DTG process. Just seems like having a manufacturer print for you would equate to higher consistency and quality

[@ricomatv]

The manufacturer would have to go through the same process. Printing consistency does depend on your design positioning but those that do this for a living, along with the right tools, can definitely get it done consistently

[@codyzimmerman2582]

@@ricomatv thank you!

[@faisaltariq1942]

Please price

[@ricomatv]

Hello, for pricing information and quotes, click here: ricoma.com/us/contact-us

[@SavetheRepublic]

Every time he says "actually" drink!

[@ricomatv]

Did he really say “actually” that much? 😅

[@staples2k9]

@@ricomatv I don't actually think he did

[@Christian-mn8dh]

drink what?

[@lamerblack7536]

Can wait to get both of my machines back up the issue that occurred with mine was that I didn’t understand graphics so I sat down one day and decided I was going to take a month to learn graphics and my head got clogged so bad that they were damaged beyond repair. But as Muhammad Ali says I shall return.🎉🎉❤❤

[@ricomatv]

Can't wait for your comeback

[@ruckuskidsprivatepreschool5631]

What is the humidity of your work space?

[@ricomatv]

None, this was done inside our air conditioned showroom.

[@practicalintuition4030]

What a weird question 😂

[@kellykl5781]

He's asking because it's recommended at 40% humidity or above 😊

[@adamstyles823]

usa customers only folks

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, yes the Ricoh DTG machines are only available within the US, thanks for watching

[@Jdk93]

If I’m buying shirts from a whole seller how do u know if they are pretreated?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there, thanks so much for watching. Always check the description to see if the shirts are pretreated. :)

[@britneywhitney100]

The ink tank system appears to be much better than the cartridge system kzbin.infoUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 and a lot cheaper to run. The machine was easy to set up. A small point but I thought they'd be a USB cable included to help with the set up but there was none. I've been using it now for a few weeks and it seems like a good product and superior to my previous printers which were all troublesome HP machines.

[@ricomatv]

Hi! Were you able to figure it out?

[@Shaolingy]

What do u use to pretreat the t-shirts?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! Please take a look at our shop for the pre-treatments we use > shop.ricoma.com/

[@genekreuz2189]

Sounds like he's a little high from the pretreat fumes.

[@ricomatv]

Haha! Thanks for watching!

[@igrouptech]

My goodness that Wagner makes us wince. Every.Single.Time.

[@ricomatv]

Bad memories?

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

Printer now broken

[@ricomatv]

We're so sorry to hear that, would you be able to provide us with a bit more information on what happened?

[@josediosart]

this video shows nothing about how to print.

[@ricomatv]

Hi Jose! We just showed our first DTG print, but we will be sure to show more in depth details with our new printer -->REVEL DTF-2402 (: