What ink does DTG printer use?
water-based pigment inks
The inks used in direct to garment (DTG) printers are generally water-based pigment inks. In the first article in these two-part series, we examined why water-based pigment inks were the preferred choice, looked at the number of cartridge sizes available, ink refill requirements, and the popularity of white ink.
How much is ink for a DTG printer?
So how much does DTG ink cost? Each DTG ink cartridge costs around $200. For a typical CMYK DTG printer (with two white inks), there may be $1,200 worth of ink in the printer at any given time.
How old is DTG printing?
DTG Printing revolutionized the way designs were printed on garments back in the 1990s. Since then, through various developments, it has made some significant advancements. This cost-effective, eco-friendly, and easy to use printing setup can print one garment at a time.
What does a DTG printer do?
Essentially, DTG printing is a process of printing graphics onto textiles and garments—and most most notably for us, tees. It uses modified inkjet technology to print whatever graphic you want onto the shirt. Think of it like a giant inkjet printer, but for shirts.
How much is the Ricoh RI 1000 DTG?
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| Model | Epson F2100 | Ricoh RI 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Direct to Garment Printer | Direct to Garment Printer |
| Price | $13,995 | $13,950 |
| Ink Cost | $0.36 per ml | $0.31 per ml |
| Resolution | 1440 x 1440 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Is DTG ink water based?
The DTG-TX2 garment inks are 100% non-toxic, unharmful and environmentally friendly. They are 100% biodegradable water based inks. The DTG-TX2 ink delivers excellent color fastness, high elasticity, and non-cracking attributes. It can print on different types of fabric.
Is DTG printing profitable?
Profits. DTG printing can net you serious profit for your business. On websites such as zazzle.com and cafepress.com, a custom-made t-shirt sells for $20-25 on average. However, the operating costs to create a single t-shirt using the DTG method only costs you $1-3.
Is DTG water based ink?
Does DTG fade?
A quality DTG print can potentially get dozens of washes before it starts fading. Done correctly, screen printing doesn’t have this durability problem. Sure, if the ink isn’t applied or cured properly, even plastisol can fade or deteriorate.
Are DTG printers worth it?
One of the questions that we get asked most often is, “How much money can you make with DTG?” and “Is direct-to-garment printing profitable?” The short answer is: Yes, you can definitely make money with DTG!
How much is an RI 1000 direct to garment printer?
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How big is the Ricoh RI 1000?
RICOH Ri 1000 Specs
| Feature | RICOH Ri 1000 |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Supports USB drive and Ethernet |
| Electrical Requirements | 100/120VAC 50-60Hz, 0.65A max, 70 watts |
| Dimensions | 18.9″H x 52.2″L x 33.9″W |
| Weight | 242.5 lbs (110 kg) |