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We live in a world of instant gratification. Consumers want it now, they want it customized and they want only as many as they need. With direct to garment printers you can deliver what consumers demand and open up new channels of sales and product lines that can make a big difference to your bottom line.
Coupled with our specially formulated inks and advanced features,
the GTXpro printer provides a powerful tool to help you to grow your business.
Direct to garment printing (or DTG) is simply an emerging garment decorating technology that became widely available in the commercial market in the mid-2000s. Unlike traditional labor-intensive processes such as screen printing, DTG utilizes inkjet printing technology to send a full color, detailed design directly from a computer to a digital printer with a garment loaded into it.
By facilitating a higher resolution, crisp graphic detail and full-color capability, DTG opens up a whole new world for textile decoration.
Bring new solutions to your customers and help them make the most of their budgets. Show them creative new ways to customize their purchases.
By eliminating traditional artwork preparation and setup times, you can react to trends and current events in minutes.
You can never have too much space. From inventory storage to simply adequate working space, room is almost always an issue. A DTG printer requires a relatively small amount of space and can fit in most standard size rooms. You simply need space for a computer/design station, the DTG printer and the automatic pretreater and curing device. Stack your shirts in the corner and you’re in business!
Those opportunities can lead to larger jobs that could generate sales using other Decorating Techniques.
As with any technology, not all DTG printers are the same. To make sure your investment pays dividends both immediately and in the long-term, explore every aspect of the DTG model you are considering.
. QUALITY MANUFACTURING: It all starts with the viability of the machine. Make sure the printer you choose is built by a company known for its manufacturing prowess and has a proven track record of producing quality equipment. You and your printer will be in business together for a long time, and you want the manufacturer to be around as long as you will.
. AT YOUR SIDE FOR SUPPORT: Over the years, you’ll need supplies, new parts and a certain amount of advice and expertise. So be sure to check out how the manufacturer of your printer will support you now and in the future.
. GET TO KNOW HOW IT WORKS: Test-drive your printer before you buy. Take a piece of your artwork to the dealer and ask to see it printed on the machine you are considering. Observe the entire process from start to finish. Understand what software programs can be used, how things are laid out, and what settings are available in the printing software. Go through the entire process of pretreating (for white inks), printing and curing and then find out what is required to properly maintain all of the equipment.
. SOLUTIONS FOR ALL SIZES AND SHAPES: If you want to expand your product offering beyond adult t-shirts, you should ask what other types of platens are available. Shirts for women and youth may require a smaller platen. Baby clothing would require an even smaller one. Does your printer offer accessories that allow you to easily print on specialty items like bags, caps and shoes? If you have your own ideas on something unique you want to print, do you have the ability to create your own custom platens? How hard would this be?