FAQ - Textile printer

What Consumables Does a DTF Printer Need?

A standard DTF printing workflow typically requires DTF ink, PET transfer film, and hot-melt adhesive powder.
You also need a heat press to transfer the finished design onto fabric.
Choosing compatible consumables and following the recommended printing, curing, and transfer settings can help achieve consistent results.
Storage conditions, ink handling, and regular printer maintenance also support reliable production.

What Materials Can a UV Printer Print On?

UV printers can print on a wide range of materials, including acrylic, glass, metal, wood, PVC, and certain plastics.
However, print results depend on the material's surface, ink adhesion, thickness, and the printer's specifications.
Some materials may require surface treatment or adhesion testing before production.
Always test your intended materials before starting a large production run.

What Is the Difference Between DTF and UV DTF Printing?

DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing mainly creates transfers for garments and other fabric products. Heat and pressure transfer the printed design onto the fabric.
UV DTF printing uses UV-curable inks to create decorative transfers on AB film, which can then be applied to suitable hard surfaces such as glass, acrylic, metal, and plastic.
The best choice depends on your target materials and applications.

How to disassemble the printhead correctly?

We need to change the new printhead due the wastage or aging of printhead in the using process. But printhead is a sophisticated part, which needs operating according to the requirement when replacing a new one. Here are some specific points we need to pay attention to when changing new printhead:

A. Empty the extra ink in the printhead and clean it fully by using the special cleaning liquid;

B. Turn off the machine power supply and unplug the power outlet;

C. Use multimeter to test the fuselage to see whether there is electrostatic and release the static electricity;

D. Upload the right screw in fix to printhead, loosen the upper screw and the left screw, remove the printhead;

E. Put the printhead on the non-woven fabric with cleaning liquid and put it in the box;

F. The correct loading of printhead can avoid some unnecessary loss and prolong the service life of the printhead.

What should we do when the figure line inclined to one side?

1. The servo motor is broken, we need to replace the servo motor.

2. The encoder sensor is dirty, need to use cotton swabs dipped in water to clean.

3. The encoder sensor is broken, we need to change a new one.

Cautions when using Textek dye sublimation printers in Winter.

The temperature in winter is low, the printing machine is easy to be affected by the temperature,especially the printing quality. The Textek digital printing machine is a printing device that runs continuously throughout the year. How to ensure the printing quality of the printing machine in winter has become a problem that many customers have to face. So how to ensure the printing quality of the printing machine in winter?
The Textek digital printing machine inks are the most affected when temperature is low . Inks are liquid and are sensitive to temperature. The consistency of the ink changes when the temperature is too low, so the colorability becomes worse and the drying speed becomes slower. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to the storage temperature of the ink in winter, we’d better to store it at a temperature of 15 ° C-30 ° C to ensure that the ink does not change due to temperature, which affects the printing quality.
As we all know, not only the temperature is low in winter, but the air is very dry and it is easy to breed static electricity. Static electricity is a ubiquitous physical phenomenon, especially in dry environments. Static electricity has a great impact on precision equipment, which not only affects the printing accuracy, but also easily damages electronic components. Therefore, it is recommended that you pay special attention to the grounding wire of the Textek digital printing machine in winter to prevent the build-up of static electricity, which will damage the equipment. In addition, please pay attention to the humidity of the working environment of the printing machine, it is best to maintain between 35% -65%.