The DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer market has emerged as a dynamic segment within the digital printing industry, driven by increasing demand for personalized and high-quality prints across diverse sectors. Here’s a concise overview of its current landscape:
Market Growth & Size
• Regional Dynamics: North America and Europe dominate consumption, accounting for over half of the global market due to advanced digital printing adoption and high consumer spending. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific, particularly China, is the fastest-growing region, supported by a robust textile industry and expanding e-commerce. China’s DTF ink market alone reached 25 billion RMB in 2019, with a 15% annual growth rate.
Key Drivers
• Customization Trends: DTF technology enables intricate designs on various materials (cotton, polyester, metal, ceramics), aligning with the surge in demand for personalized fashion, home decor, and accessories.
• Cost-Efficiency: Compared to traditional methods like screen printing or DTG, DTF offers lower setup costs and faster turnaround for small batches, appealing to SMEs and startups.
• China’s Role: As the world’s largest producer and consumer of DTF printers, China hosts clusters in coastal regions (e.g., Guangdong, Zhejiang), with local firms focusing on eco-friendly solutions and export expansion.
Applications & Future Outlook
| Model No. | OM-DTF300PRO |
| Media length | 420/300mm |
| Max Print Height | 2mm |
| Power Consumption | 1500W |
| Printer Head | 2pcs Epson I1600-A1 |
| Materials to Print | Heat transfer PET film |
| Printing Speed | 4pass 8-12sqm/h, 6pass 5.5-8sqm/h, 8pass 3-5sqm/h |
| Ink Colors | CMYK+W |
| File Format | PDF,JPG,TIFF,EPS,Postscript,etc |
| Software | Maintop /Photoprint |
| Working Environment | 20 –30Degrees. |
| Machine Size&Net Weight | 980 1050 1270 130KG |
High mechanical precision printing platform
Compact Integrated Design,Compact and elegant design,strong ,space saving, easy operation,provide high accuracy output.Not only one partner for your printing business, but also a decoration for the company.
Epson official Printheads,Equipped with Epson officially supplied i1600 heads (2 pcs). Powered by PrecisionCore technology. Quality and speed are guaranteed.
White Ink Stirring System,Reduce problems caused by white ink precipitation.
Anti-collision System,Printer will automatically stop when the printhead carriage hits any unexpected object during working, and the system memory function supports continuing printing from the interruption part, reducing the material waste.
High Quality Components,Branded accessories such Hiwin guide rail, Italian Megadyne belt are used for high attrition area, with the one time molding aluminum beam, greatly increased the precision, stability and lifetime of the machine.
Electric pinch roller control,One button to lift up and down the ultra-wide pinch roller.
Standard media take-up system,Well-designed media take-up system with motors on both side to assure a smooth and balanced material collecting. High precision printing is guaranteed.
Integrated control centre,Convenient and high-efficiency.
Branded circuit breaker,Branded circuit breaker to protect the safety of the whole electronic system.
Lack of Ink Alarm,Low ink alarm is equipped to protect the printer.
Dual-head lifting ink capping station，Protecting print heads，Precise positioning，clean the print heads regularly, removing impurities and dried ink on and inside the print heads to maintain good condition and ensure excellent printing effects.
Post time: Apr-28-2025