DTF Printer (DOM SEM) | Custom apparel, promotional items, small businesses | DTF Substrate Compatibility (Works on fabrics, plastics, metals) UV Ink Durability (ISO 2808: 1000+ abrasion cycles) Semi-Automatic Feeding (Reduces manual handling by 40%) CE Certified Safety Compliance (EU standards) | ▲ Versatile materials ▲ High durability prints Safe for EU markets | Higher cost ▲ Requires transfer paper ▲ Learning curve for setup |
DTG Printer | Fashion industry, direct garment printing | Direct Fabric Printing (No transfer paper) Water-Based Ink (Eco-friendly, ASTM D6413) Manual Setup (Requires skilled operators) | No transfer paper needed ▲ Eco-friendly ▲ Sharp detail on fabrics | Limited to fabrics ▲ Higher maintenance costs ▲ Lower durability vs DTF |
Sublimation Printer | Gifts, promotional apparel, home decor | Full-Color Printing (Pantone Matching System) Heat Transfer (ASTM E1245) Limited to Light-Colored Fabrics | Vibrant, photo-realistic prints ▲ Customizable designs ▲ | Requires heat press ▲ Limited fabric types ▲ Delicate prints on dark fabrics |
Inkjet Printer | Offices, photos, documents | High-Speed Printing (ISO/IEC 24730: 30ppm) Low Cost-Per-Page (ISO/IEC 24711) Standard Paper Handling | Fast for text/print jobs ▲ Affordable for small volumes ▲ | ▲ Not weather-resistant ▲ Limited to paper-based materials ▲ Ink drying issues |
Laser Printer | High-volume offices, professional docs | Fast Drying (IEEE 1936: 10 seconds) Sharp Text (ISO 13655: 1200 dpi) Toner-Based | ▲ Instant drying ▲ Professional-grade text ▲ Durable for archives | ▲ Higher upfront cost ▲ Limited color options ▲ Complex maintenance |
Thermal Transfer Printer | ID badges, labels, barcodes | High Durability (ASTM D543: 50+ chemical exposures) Instant Drying Limited Color Palette | ▲ Waterproof/resistant to chemicals ▲ Quick printing for labels ▲ | ▲ Monochrome or limited colors ▲ Specialized use cases ▲ Higher per-unit cost |