Difference between DTG and DTF
In the field of personalized printing processing, white ink direct spray machine and white ink hot stamping machine machine are around the white ink application to achieve the pattern printing, but the two in the working principle, equipment composition, applicable scenes, there are many differences.
From the working principle, white ink direct spray machine is the white ink and color ink through the nozzle directly sprayed onto the fabric, by the ink curing process (such as drying, UV curing, etc.), so that the ink penetration and attached to the fabric fibers between the formation of patterns. This way is similar to inkjet printers, can realize the pattern of direct, instant presentation. While the white ink stamping machine machine is first in the transfer film by printing or printing the way to produce with white ink and color patterns of hot stamping, and then use high temperature and high pressure, the transfer film on the pattern stamping to the surface of the substrate such as fabric, the pattern is transferred to the fabric by thermal transfer, not directly on the fabric to form.
In terms of equipment composition, the white ink direct printing machine is mainly composed of printheads, ink path system, control system, drying or curing device, platform and so on. The printhead is the core component, and its precision and printing speed directly affect the quality and efficiency of printing; the ink road system is responsible for the storage, transmission and supply of ink; the drying or curing device is used to dry the ink quickly to ensure that the pattern is set. The key equipment of white ink stamping machine machine includes printer (for making hot stamping), heat transfer machine (for hot stamping pattern), and also consumables such as transfer film and hot stamping paper. The heat transfer machine ensures that the hot stamping pattern is transferred to the fabric completely and firmly by accurately controlling the temperature, pressure and time.
Applicable scene, white ink direct spray machine is suitable for making personalized, small batch printing products, can directly print patterns on different materials, different colors of fabrics, for dark fabrics can also be achieved through white ink priming bright colors, commonly used in customized clothing, personalized gifts and so on. White ink hot stamping machine is more suitable for medium volume production, after making a good hot stamping in advance, the hot stamping process is fast and efficient, in the clothing brand mass production, e-commerce bulk order processing and other scenarios the advantage is obvious. However, it has certain requirements for fabric materials, and certain overly rough or special materials may lead to poor pattern transfer.
Cost-effectiveness, white ink direct spray machine preliminary equipment investment is relatively high, and ink consumption, especially in the production of large-area patterns when the cost increase is obvious, but eliminates the cost of consumables such as transfer film. White ink hot stamping machine machine pre-purchase of printers and thermal transfer machine cost is relatively low, but the production of hot stamping required transfer film, ink and other consumables continue to consume, long-term is also a considerable expenditure.
In summary, white ink direct spray machines and white ink hot stamping machines have their own advantages and disadvantages. In the actual choice, need to be based on the production scale, product type, cost budget and other factors for comprehensive consideration, in order to select a more suitable equipment.
The above detailed comparison of the differences between the two machines. If you still want to understand their specific operation process, or have questions about the purchase, please feel free to talk to me.
