Should I Buy a DTF Printer? Kinda Sorta Maybe...Not?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Before you jump into buying a DTF printer this is the MOST important thing you need to know...you MUST print every day and if you don't...ordering DTF transfers is your best bet! 🔥Uploader and DTF Gang Sheet Builder: sofontsy.com/products/custom-dtf-gang-sheet-builder 👚 Stock Iron on Transfers: sofontsy.com/collections/so-fontsy-direct-to-film-transfer-shop DTF Printers I Have 👇 🌟 Epson F2100 DTF / DTG Combo Printer (Discontinued and replaced with Epson F2270): shrsl.com/4bt1n 🌟 24" STS 724 DTF Printer: shrsl.com/4bt1s 🌟 Uninet 100 DTF Printer: shrsl.com/4bt1r 🌟 20" Roland BN-20D DTF Printer: shrsl.com/4bt1v 🌟 Prestige A3+ DTF Printer (Discontinued) 🌟 Prestige A4 DTF Roll Printer: shrsl.com/4bt1p

[@VenomousMinds]

Tbh, I never expected this to be a big commercial. The problem is, many of us who want to print our own stuff in the first place aren't going to be thrilled about handing off the printing process to somebody else (that defeats the whole DIY purpose for me). I would probably take a risk on the printer, but I hear there are other ways (modifications you can make to regular printers) as well. I am a TOTAL newb at this, so I might be wrong, but one thing I know I will never be happy doing is hiring someone else to do part of my project for me because "I can't."

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It's not that you can't....if you watch my channel I have tons of videos on many different DTF printers. But there are times when doing it in house doesn't make sense. Maybe you're still deciding if DTF is right for your business so you use a printer to print for you while you decide how well the transfer sell, then if it takes off you invest in one. Or maybe you have a DTF printer already, but it's not for high production and you suddenly got an order for 500 shirts. Or maybe you are hobby crafter who wants no part of taking care of a DTF printer but the image you want to put on a black shirt is full of color and your vinyl cutter and sublimation printer aren't up for the job. Order transfers may not make "sense" for you, but it does make sense for a lot of people. My job is to give people the information so they know their options.

[@starrholman-mccollum6809]

Thank you so much... A friend of my dad's is closing his print shop and retiring. He offered me the STS 628D DTF Printer but I was scared of the maintenance. He said it did not require the same amount of maintenance as the others. Thank you again.... I learn so much from yput channel.

[@jmilton8986]

I tried my first DTF shirt last night. I jumped right into DTF so I could use any fabric and color. I don't have a printer yet so I am purchasing DTF transfers for now. I still have lots to learn and would love beginner tips! I am going to create an account on so fontsy. I want to eventually learn how to create and print my own DTF transfers.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

That is awesome!

[@SherrelRose]

Awesome video. I watched your videos and decided on the uninet 100. I love it. It’s definitely needy but I print from it daily and I haven’t had any problems. It has been an awesome addition to my small business. 🥰 hopefully I’ll be able to invest in a larger one next year.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

That's great to hear!!

[@tehanidiaz]

Thanks for the easy to understand explanation! I was wondering if you have any tips on buying the transfers. I've noticed the once I've bought off ETSY look junk after just 1 wash! I'm gonna check out the site you mentioned :)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes I highly recommend getting transfers from us at So Fontsy sofontsy.com/pages/tshirt-iron-on-printing

[@305dadecounty305]

Where would you place the Roland BY-20 compared to these now?

[@lizzz1023]

Thank you for this. I will stick with buying transfers for now lol don’t wanna deal with maintenance.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Happy to help!

[@clarkecunningham5259]

What about white toner transfers for those who don't print everyday?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes that's another really good option! I have another video for white toner printing as an alternative here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5OZm5-KZ7BsgJY

[@LacyWalker-xc9vt]

I bought a Prestige R2 DTF printer and began set up and now can’t get the software to install 😩 help!

[@VenomousMinds]

Maybe try contacting the manufacturer? It's hard to know what to suggest when we don't know what the problem is. What isn't working, or why can't you install it? What happens?

[@ECKARLOAKE69]

What’s the best printer for uv dtf stickers

[@SilhouetteSchool]

We will see in 2024 :) I know a few things coming to market very soon!!