Join Our DTF Class Oct 11 #texsource #screenprinting #DTF #screenprintermike

Join our one-day DTF Workshop Oct 11 in Kings Mountain, NC for only $55! #texsource #screenprinting #DTF #screenprintermike Click to register

We'll cover:
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐓𝐅 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Understand the technology and how it compares to other printing methods like DTG and screen printing.

𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Get to know the essential equipment - like M&R’s four-head Quatro DTF printing system and Texsource’s twin head DTF design - including heat presses, and learn how to maintain them for optimal performance.

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: DTF printers don’t need a huge floor plan to take advantage of the technology, but we’ll show you how to maximize the space you have. We’ll go over electrical considerations and exhaust considerations and explain the DTF setup and installation process. 

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Learn how to prepare artwork for flawless DTF printing, including tips on file formats, resolution, and color management.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Use commonly available AI tools, like Midjourney and Ideogram, to quickly create high-quality art

𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: Get hands-on experience with the industry standard RIP software. 

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Proper halftoning can make or break DTF prints. We’ll show you how to quickly move through the process and produce finished prints with a much softer hand feel. 

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Keeping your DTF printer up and running isn’t hard. We’ll show you common maintenance tasks and procedures like priming dampers and inspecting print heads. 

𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭: We’ll show you the things you should do - like printer calibration, test printing and proper startup and shutdown procedures - and what you should avoid, like using poor quality art and materials and neglecting environmental conditions. 

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Walk through the entire DTF printing process, including applying your designs to materials.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬: Perfect your technique with hands-on practice in applying DTF prints to different fabrics - including shirts, hats and drink koozies. 

CADLink: Get hands-on experience with the industry standard RIP software. 

Halftoning: Proper halftoning can make or break DTF prints. We’ll show you how to quickly move through the process and produce finished prints with a much softer hand feel. 

Maintenance: Keeping your DTF printer up and running isn’t hard. We’ll show you common maintenance tasks and procedures like priming dampers and inspecting print heads. 

Do This, Not That: We’ll show you the things you should do - like printer calibration, test printing and proper startup and shutdown procedures - and what you should avoid, like using poor quality art and materials and neglecting environmental conditions. 

The Printing Process: Walk through the entire DTF printing process, including applying your designs to materials.

Transfers: Perfect your technique with hands-on practice in applying DTF prints to different fabrics - including shirts, hats and drink koozies.  #shorts