Manny Obeng D T G Printer

DTG PrinterManny Obeng

A DTG Printer is…

Also known as Direct To Garment Printer

A process or printing on textiles and garments using specialized or modified inkjet technology

How it works…

The two key requirements of a DTG printer are a transport mechanism for the garment and specialty inks (inkjet textile inks) that are applied to the textile directly and are absorbed by the fibers

Pros of a DTG Printer

The artist is free to design without constraints and not have to worry about limited colors

DTG is not just for garments and can print on about anything

No screens are required as opposed to the print screening method which requires different screens for different colors

Cons of a DTG Printer

Printing with whit, you will generally spend as little as 20-25 cents to print a white shirt and $2 or more to print the same image on a dark shirt

It’s harder to print with white ink and takes longer

DTG was created by…

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The Cost of a DTG Printer

Depending on the size prices range from $13,000 to $20,000!

There is also a leasing option

VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thh5gmLTx9o

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Resources

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/

http://www.garmentprinterink.com

http://www.digitalgarmentprinters.files.wordpress.com