Procolored F8 Panda DTF Printer 8.2" A4 L800
Procolored F8 Panda DTF Printer 8.2" A4 L800
Turn small spaces into real production. The Procolored F8 Panda is a compact, roll-fed A4 DTF printer that lets home studios, startups, and small print shops produce vibrant, wash-durable transfers for cotton, polyester, and blends without committing to large-format equipment. With continuous roll printing, a six-color ink system, and automatic printhead maintenance, it is built to print consistently from day one and keep running with minimal babysitting.
Quick Specs
| Printhead | L800, single array |
| Print width | 8.2" (210mm), continuous roll-fed |
| Output speed | Approx. 8 Letter/A4 prints per hour (one A4 in about 7 minutes) |
| Max resolution | 1440 x 1440 DPI (8 pass) |
| Ink configuration | 6 channels: CMYK + White + White, with siphon circulation |
| Film handling | Roll-fed with built-in film cutter |
| Footprint | 21.3" x 11" x 6.7", 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Software | Procolored Pro RIP (Windows only) |
Choose Your Package
| F8 | F8 + Oven | F8 + Oven + Heat Press | |
| Includes | F8 Panda printer with full starter supply kit | Printer, starter kit, and DTF curing oven | Printer, starter kit, curing oven, and heat press |
| Printing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Powder curing | Requires your own oven or curing method | Dedicated oven for even, controlled curing | Dedicated oven for even, controlled curing |
| Garment pressing | Requires your own heat press | Requires your own heat press | Complete workflow, print to finished garment |
| Best for | Shops that already own curing and pressing equipment | Shops with a heat press that need proper powder curing | First-time DTF setups starting from zero |
Quick guide: if you already run a heat press and curing solution, the standalone F8 drops straight into your workflow. If you have a press but cure powder with improvised heat, the oven package gives you consistent, professional adhesion. If you are starting from scratch, the complete bundle covers every step from printing to the finished shirt.
Why Choose the F8 Panda
- Continuous roll printing: print longer, stacked, or gang-sheet style designs across the full 8.2" width with fewer interruptions than single-sheet printers
- Set-and-forget maintenance: when left powered on, the F8 runs automatic printhead cleaning cycles, using only about 1ml of ink per day to prevent clogging
- Stable white ink: the built-in siphon circulation system keeps white ink in motion for smooth, opaque underbases print after print
- Desk-friendly footprint: at 22 lb and under two feet wide, it fits home offices, garages, and tight studio corners
- Beginner-ready: step-by-step video tutorials and manuals walk you from unboxing to your first finished transfer
Built for Small-Batch Production
The F8 Panda handles the jobs that drive custom apparel businesses: left-chest logos, sleeve prints, caps, patches, kids and adult tees, and short runs of 10 to 50 pieces. With output of roughly 8 full A4 prints per hour, and significantly more for smaller graphics, a single operator can print, cure, and press steadily through a working day.
A photoelectric detection system safeguards the printhead against film bending, and the optimized chipset keeps communication between software and printer stable through long print sessions.
Professional RIP Software Included
Procolored Pro RIP handles color management with standard ICC profile support, white ink generation, and customizable workflows. It requires a Windows computer with at least 50GB of free storage on the C drive and 8GB of RAM. Mac systems are not supported.
What's in the Box
- F8 Panda DTF printer
- Initial DTF ink set, CMYKW, 5 x 250ml
- DTF adhesive powder, 500g
- PET roll film, 8.2" x 328 ft (100m)
- Printhead moisturizing device
- Nozzle protection fluid, 250ml
- Procolored Pro RIP software with USB dongle
- Power cable, USB data cable, ink tube, dust-free cloth, syringe
Note: oven and heat press packages add the corresponding equipment to the kit above. Printer and consumables may ship in separate packages.
Full Specifications
| Model | Procolored F8 Panda |
| Printhead type | L800 |
| Printhead configuration | Single array |
| Film feed | Roll-fed |
| Film cutter | Yes |
| Print width | 8.2" (210mm) |
| Print speed | Letter/A4 in approx. 7 minutes |
| Prints per hour | 8 (Letter/A4 size) |
| Ink consumption | Approx. 3.75ml per Letter/A4 print |
| Max resolution | 1440 x 1440 DPI (8 pass) |
| Color configuration | CMYK + WW |
| Ink system | Siphon circulation |
| Software | Procolored Pro RIP |
| Operating system | Windows only (50GB free on C drive, 8GB RAM minimum) |
| Product size | 21.3" x 11" x 6.7" (54 x 28 x 17cm) |
| Product weight | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Compatible fabrics | Cotton, polyester, blends, and more via heat transfer |
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