UV-DTF – The New Sticker for Custom Printing
Printing is the best way to make a product stand out. For low-cost applications, it’s usually labels; for large runs, conventional printing; and for medium runs, digital direct printing. But what about small quantities, or when you’re looking for a special texture? That’s where UV-DTF printing comes in. It’s a combination of stickers and digital printing that looks like direct printing—only more affordable.
Step 1: Printing and Laminating
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The UV DTF printer is where it all begins. Here, digital printing is performed using CMYK and white ink, along with an additional protective coating. The inks, which cure under UV light, ensure a scratch-resistant and glossy print.
To enable the print to be applied to various products later, a special carrier film developed specifically for UV-DTF is used. This "A-film" is coated with an adhesive onto which the print is applied. Once the print is complete, the printed A-film is laminated against another film, the "B-film." This securely encapsulates the print image and adhesive until it is ready to be applied to the item.
Step 2: Prepare and Apply
Once the UV-DTFs have been printed, all that’s left is to apply them to the product. Almost any solid surface is suitable for this, making them universally applicable. Promotional materials, cosmetics, DIY, and hobby projects can all be printed on equally well. To do this, first clean the surface of dust and grease, e.g., with isopropyl alcohol or window cleaner. Then separate the B-film from the A-film to expose the UV-DTF transfer. Now all that’s left is to press it on. Once everything has been pressed firmly into place, the A-film is peeled off again, leaving the clean print image on the product. The perfect digital direct-to-fabric look, without expensive machines.
Step 3: Endless Applications
UV DTF transfers are perfect for small runs, high-quality prints, and a wide variety of products. A small batch of perfume, 50 phone cases for the shop around the corner, company logos on USB drives, giveaways, and much more. Quickly produced using digital printing and, with the potential for multicolor designs, a simple way to expand your portfolio.
You can either purchase UV-DTFs to get started or jump right in using your own printing system.
We hope we’ve been able to shed some light on the question of “What is UV-DTF printing?” If you’d like to learn more about this process, our team is available for a personal consultation.
Why get started with DIGITRAN? Because quality and experience go hand in hand.
In an era where new printing possibilities emerge almost daily, we stand ready as pioneers to help you harness the full potential of these technologies. Both as a printing company and as a partner for machines and consumables. With this combination, we know all the components and nuances of UV-DTF printing, so you don’t have to gain this experience on your own.
We’ll accompany you on this exciting journey, where every print is an impressive work of art. We bring your ideas to life in line with your requirements—let’s redefine the printing era together!
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UV DTF Printer - FlexLine DTF600UV
Our Solution for In-House UV-DTF Printing
To produce your own UV-DTF transfers using digital printing, a UV-DTF printer with an integrated lamination unit is a must-have. One such system is the DIGITRAN FlexLine DTF600UV.
This UV-DTF printing machine is equipped with three high-quality, durable EPSON i3200-U1 printheads and is optimized for FlexInk inks. High color opacity, color fastness, scratch resistance, and universal applicability are just a few of the advantages this system offers.
In addition, this UV-DTF printer features water-cooled UV lamps and a print width of 60 cm. The third print head can be used to apply a high-gloss protective coating. This results in vivid prints that you can actually feel.
Thanks to this fully automatic printing technology, multi-color designs can be printed quickly, easily, and cost-effectively—without the need for screen production, cleaning, or additional drying.
Click the button to contact us directly and receive personalized advice. This will ensure that your products can benefit from this unique, clean, and digital printing technology as soon as possible.
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