😍 Testing the Viral DTF Printing with Sublimation Ink Hack...Does It Even Work?

Direct to film printing is the new thing but DTF printers are a decent investment for a small business...if this DTF printing with sublimation ink hack works, it could be a game changer. But let's see...

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00:00 Intro: DTF Printing with Sublimation Ink Hack
00:14 How is DTF with Sublimation Printer different than DTF printing?
00:31 Can you put DTF with sublimation ink on darks?
00:55 WARNING: Why I Don't Recommend DTF Printing with Sublimation Ink
02:14 DTF Film for DTF with Sublimation Ink
02:55 How to Print on DTF Film with a Sublimation Printer
04:20 How to apply DTF powder to sublimation ink
05:00 How to Cure DTF Powder with a Heat Press
06:54 DTF Transfer vs DTF with Sublimation Ink
07:05 How to Apply DTF Transfers made with Sublimation Printer
07:36 How to Use Hot Peel DTF Film with Sublimation Ink
07:53 Comparison: DTF Transfer vs Sublimation ink with DTF Powder
08:19 Is a DTF Printer Worth it?

[t.l.c]

The DTF hack is a cold/cool peel. That may be the reason the image did not fully adhere to your garment. I've done the hack several times and my image always comes out vibrant and fully transferred to the garment.

[CarterNotes]

I truly respect your knowledge especially with the powder and fumes. Safety is important. But I did the hack with Inkjet printer HP and it came great on cotton shirt. But the sublimation, inkjet is a cold peel not hot. But like you said it’s better to outsource it.

[harleyfosburgh]

As far as transferring to dark fabrics…. if you place Sublimation vinyl for dark fabric down first, it actually goes pretty well. That way you get the “white backing” first. Just saying.

[adamalvarez]

What paper settings did you use on the epson for the dtf film, I have a et 8550

[halsteadlaserengraving]

Can you use sublimation ink as a DTF and press it on leatherette?

[TamiT]

Girl you have me hooked! I learn so much from you. I watch the videos so much that my kids say "I hear Melissa again" lol that being said. Do I need a Silhouette to join Silhouette U? I'm joining today if not. I plan on getting a new cutter possibly romeo. Thank you for all you do!

[kellipeppers]

How do you not get roller marks? I have the f170 printer and I get roller marks as in it takes ink off.

[kaylaherndon]

any suggestions on how to fix pizza wheel marks dragged through my dtf sublimation design?

[Jessewhite]

HI I HAVE SIMPLE QUESTIONS, IS IT TRUE THAT ANY ECOTANK EPSON MODEL CAN PRINT USING DTF TRANSFER FILM? AND NOT ONLY SUBLIMATION PAPER ?

IM ALL THE WAY TO PHILIPPINES AND ITS 3AM I JUST FOUND YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. HOPING I GET A REPLY

[adpntr]

Love your warning "Don't eat it!" 😀

[tabithaharper]

My printer is grabbing the film but only prints some of the image. Any tips? Thanks so much!

[engr]

Hi, thank you for the video. Question: if I want to use the DTF film to sublimate not fabric but plastic or other materials, can I get away with letting the sheet air dry and then using it without DTF powder?

[Salialto]

OMG - I have tried repeatedly to print onto DTF film with my F170 and it always smears down the page. Did you do anything special with your settings? Are you using the Epson sublimation ink, or another brand? Or maybe the difference is the film that you are using? I'm so frustrated that everyone else seems to be able to do this hack, but I cannot get it to work with my setup. I would love any insights. And no - I cannot afford a DTF printer at this time. I just want to do the hack.

[tiffanyholli]

Thanks for educating me! Do you have a uninet icolor 560 with sublimation toners vs a sawgrass ink comparison?

[sculptedbynina]

An you use this on other sublimation printers?

[oceanbluebaby]

i dunno if you are still looking at comments on this video, but i do have a question. I have a 8550 that i want to convert to a dtf, but I dont want to use cadlink, can you still use the printer and get the white ink on the back of the print using silhouette studio to print the design to the 8550? or do you reccommend a better cost efficient dtf program. thank you.

[sharmaineforrest]

Thanks for the video. My F170 will not print on the film paper. I had to add tape to it to get it to feed, but it will not print the full image only a small piece of the image. Some say to change the payer type, well can't do that on the F170 it only has textile and rigid. There are a few videos out for this printer, and having a hard time with color profiles and printing on DTF film. Please help!

[mayrachanta]

🆘
Hi.
What would be the steps if I purchased some dtf transfers do I need to use printer at all??? Or are the purchased transfers ready to just be heat pressed on our polyester shirts? 😵‍💫
🙏🏼

[EyeAmDiamondphotog]

You peeled it off too quickly! All the videos I’ve ever watched they wait before they peel. Not fresh off the heat press

[stephenroberts]

I have been doing my research on this hack. There are several things that can cause the ink remaining on the transfer. Probably the biggest factor is the type of ink. If the ink is dye based, the colors will be muted and not completely transfer. Another is whether the film is hot or cold peel. Finally, the transfers may work better if they are attached to a carriage sheet.
I agree this is not the best method, but it can open up possibilites when you are at a stage where waiting on outsourced materials slows you down, but the investment in true DTF isn't quite justified for your business.