Direct to Garment Printer
The Forest Park Branch MakerSpace's Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printer can print on a large number of items with full customization! From T-Shirts to hoodies to tote bags and more, you can bring your design to life with a few clicks.
Features
The DTG printing process includes this equipment, which includes a printer, pre-treatment machine, and a heat press.
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Epson SureColor F2270 DTG Printer
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Viper XPT 1000 Garment Pre-Treatment
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Geoknight Swing Away Heat Press
What You'll Need
Before using the machine, please ensure that your material is at least 60% cotton or organic material.
Reservations can be made on this machine for up to two hours.
Before you use the printer itself, you will use the heat press to smooth and the pre-treatment machine to prepare the material. This will get factored into the price of the print. This, and the fixing of the print does add time to your project so keep that in mind.
The Garment Creator software is the program that controls the machine. This helps you plan how your design will look. Be sure to select the right settings to get the outcome you want. More ink leads to a richer image, but this increases the price.
Note: After completing a project, you must wash your garment. The pre-treatment solution can be abrasive to skin.
Cost
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Pricing includes the pre-treatment price, but cost is determined by amount of ink used.
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Projects average about $1 to $7 per garment depending on settings. This includes unsuccessful prints.
Station Reservations
