UNINET DTF Xpress - 17 in, 8 Head, Auto Maintenance DTF Printer 120v
Revolutionize your custom apparel workflow with the UNINET DTF Xpress 17"" Printer—the compact powerhouse built for industrial speed and reliability. This Direct-to-Film (DTF) system delivers vibrant, durable prints on demand, featuring advanced auto-maintenance to virtually eliminate manual cleaning and maximize your production uptime. Get professional results faster and with less hassle, making scaling your DTF business simpler than ever.
Key Features
- Auto-Maintenance Technology: Advanced self-cleaning function automatically maintains printhead health, eliminating the need for daily manual purging and greatly reducing ink waste.
- High-Speed Production: Achieve print speeds up to 42 linear feet per hour (600 x 600 dpi), perfect for high-volume custom garment and accessory printing.
- 8-Channel Print Head: Utilizes an 8-head system (4 color channels, 2 white channels) for exceptional detail, color accuracy, and high-density white coverage.
- Precision Inkjet System: Features a Piezo-electric drop-on-demand technology for consistently sharp 1200 x 1200 dpi maximum resolution.
- 17-Inch Media Width: Accommodates media up to 17 inches wide, offering flexibility for various apparel sizes and gang-sheet optimization.
- Compact Industrial Design: Streamlined frame fits easily through standard 30” doorways, making it ideal for tight workshops or mobile setups.
- Advanced RIP Software Included: Ensures optimal print performance by automatically adjusting settings based on environmental factors (cold/dry or hot/humid rooms).
Why It Matters
The UNINET DTF Xpress is engineered for production efficiency and durability, allowing you to focus on your designs, not printer upkeep. The industry-leading auto-maintenance system saves valuable technician time and ensures consistent, reliable nozzle performance, which is critical when running high-volume jobs. This translates directly into a lower cost per print and superior print consistency over the lifespan of the machine. Whether you are producing complex, full-color designs or needing crisp white underbases, this DTF printer delivers industrial-grade output quickly and reliably, turning around custom orders faster than conventional methods.
Specs & Compatibility
- Technology: Inkjet System (Piezo-electric drop on demand)
- Print Heads: 8 Total (4 Color, 2 White channels)
- Maximum Resolution: 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
- Maximum Media Width: 17 inches
- Power Supply: 110 volts
- Power Consumption: 100w (Standby) / 570w (Max Operation)
- Connectivity: Operates easily on a normal network/router setup
- Workflow: Compatible with DTF powder and DTF film for transfer application onto cotton, polyester, blends, and more.
Who This Is For
- E-commerce Apparel Brands: For businesses needing fast, high-quality DTF production to scale online custom clothing orders efficiently.
- Screen Printers & Embroiderers: Ideal for diversifying services by adding full-color, high-detail transfers without the high setup costs of screen printing.
- Small to Mid-Sized Custom Shops: Perfect for operations with limited space that require industrial output capabilities without needing a massive footprint.
- DTF Startups: The auto-maintenance feature lowers the barrier to entry by simplifying daily upkeep, allowing new users to achieve professional results quickly.
How to Use
- Preparation: Load your DTF film (up to 17"" wide) and ensure the ink tanks are filled with high-quality DTF ink.
- RIP Software: Use the included Advanced RIP Software to set up your design files, manage color profiles, and configure gang sheets for optimal film usage.
- Printing: Send the job to the UNINET DTF Xpress. The 8-head system will print the color layer followed by the white underbase.
- Curing: While the printer is working, you will apply DTF adhesive powder to the wet print and cure the transfer using a curing oven or a heat press (non-contact hover method).
- Application: Press the cured transfer onto your garment (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, etc.) using a heat press according to the recommended time and temperature settings for durable, vibrant results.
