6 DTG T-shirt Printing Tips Followed By Leading DTG Shops

Document your process: Successful DTG printers can repeat a job, even after a year. Using the same settings for RIP, color density, pretreat & curing used. Setup a process to document your work and upload it to your cloud.

Blanks: DTG printing works best with 100% cotton shirts. Look for good quality blanks. A t-shirt that is of lower quality might result in an undesirable print.

Curing: Large DTG production shops use conveyor dryers. It allows for faster production times, both for curing the pretreat and DTG inks. There are many conveyor dryers available, One of the important factors in choosing a dryer is the amount of CFM (cubic feet per minute). Dryers that produces a high amount of CFM will dry shirts quicker.

Artwork: Using Vector and high-quality raster files is the key. Mobile phone pictures might not always be the best file to print. Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance: It cannot be stressed that maintenance must be performed to keep your DTG printer in the optimal condition. Missing even a day can have consequences on the print quality and the ability of your printer to function at peak performance.

DTG machines likes a clean dust free environment. This includes being in a air conditioned area with an average amount of humidity.