In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the printheads, main board, and RIP software that are crucial for the performance and quality of your DTF printer.
      Understanding the configuration and important components of a DTF printer is CRUCIAL to you to choose the right DTF printer! Otherwise, when you may get confused when see printer parameters, names, and more importantly, you will probably not understand why printers and configurations seemingly identical, but prices are very different. Some printers may not be worth buying even though they are bigger brands, some printers with high performance hiding behind the parameters and configuration may not be chosen just because they are new brands- as a successful investor, try to avoid this.

      Printheads:
      Print head is one of the most important parts of DTF printer, which determines the performance and quality of printing, and is the core of Direct to Film printer. Once blocked or burned, printhead will have a great impact on the whole running state of the machine. Now most manufacturers in the market use Epson nozzle. If the machine width is small, such as 12 inch and 18 inch, generally XP600 would be the first choice, or EPSON’s newly released I1600-A1 nozzle, which can Support VSDT variable ink drop printing technology, achieve 600 dpi ink jet accuracy and also stability and service life is much better than that of original XP600 nozzle. If the width of the machine is about 24 inch or 47 inch, I3200-A1 nozzle can be selected. Generally the performance and service life of I3200 is relatively high.

      Main board:
      The mainboard is responsible for coordinating all the components of the printer, including the print head, ink delivery system and other componentsin order to produce high quality images on the print medium. The industry’s famous mainboard cards are Hoson board card, Beijing board card and Senyang board card. Some manufacturers with certain research and development ability have their board cards which are made by their own R & D teams. Hoson board card or Beijing board card is highly recommended due to its perfect function in data transmission, image processing and compatibility, etc.

      RIP Software:
      RIP is short for Raster Image Processor, which refers to the early processing of digital image output. When we want to print a picture on the material, we need to process the picture into the dot matrix data known by computers and printing machines. RIP is the professional software used for processing. In other words, it can transform the pixels in the computer into the ink dot information needed for printing, and this ink information can be recognized by the board of the printer.
The common RIP software on the market are Maintop, Photoprint, CADlink, RIIN, Printfactory, Onyx, Caldera, Colorgate, etc.
      At present, there are certain requirements for the configuration of DTF printers, the connected computer system should meet win7 or above, and need gigabit network, now the DTF printers can generally be adapted to Maintop version 6.1 or above, Photoprint version 19 or above, Print Factory, CADLink and other RIP software, the specific installation and operation steps of these software, when you buy the corresponding DTF printer, you can ask your salesperson for the relevant operation manual.

      By knowing the configuration and important parts of a DTF printer, you can avoid confusion and choose the right printer for your needs. Remember to look for a printer with a high-quality printhead, main board, and RIP software to ensure that your printer produces accurate and consistent results. With the right knowledge and tools, you can make the most out of your DTF printer and take your printing business to the next level.