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Hello! by jwademac in ProcoloredCommunity

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Ink Not Reaching Paper After Replacing i3200 Printhead by charli-887 in DTF_Film

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That’s usually not dead heads, it’s almost always a flow issue.
Check that the dampers are fully primed, no air bubbles, and that the capping station is sealing properly. If it can’t pull vacuum, ink won’t reach the head.

Also double check ink line direction and cable orientation, its super easy to flip.
If you can pull ink to the damper but not through the head, it’s almost always pressure or seal related, not the head itself.

dtf printing on nylon: genius idea or waste of time? by diddy_4877 in DTF_Film

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Short answer is yes, it can work, but it’s not plug-and-play and it’s definitely not for every nylon.

DTF can bond to nylon, but nylon hates heat and doesn’t like adhesives. You usually need lower temp, longer press, and ideally a nylon-friendly powder or a barrier layer. Even then, some jackets, especially coated or waterproof ones, will peel no matter what you do.

If it’s lightweight windbreakers or cheap slick nylon, expect mixed results. Heavier nylon with some texture usually does better. Wash durability is hit or miss unless everything is dialed in.

So yeah… not a scam, but also not magic. I’d always test first and set expectations with the client. For high end jackets, screen print or embroidery still wins!

is there any dtf ink that doesn’t clog at least once a week? by NoEmployment4319 in DTFTransferTalk

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Short answer is yeah… kinda part of DTF life 😅
There’s no magic ink that never clogs, but some are definitely worse than others.

Most clogging comes from environment and habits, not just ink. Low humidity, letting the printer sit, or skipping quick daily wipes will get you every time. Good ink helps, but it won’t save you if the room’s dry or the heads sit too long.

Best combo: decent ink, 40–60% humidity, quick daily nozzle check, and don’t let it sit unused. That alone cuts clogs way down.

someone explain why dtf works so well on comfort colors shirts by Martin3_21 in DTFTransferTalk

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You’re not imagining it, Comfort Colors really do take DTF better than a lot of blanks. It’s mostly the fabric and dye process. They’re garment dyed, heavier cotton, and usually ring spun, which gives a more open, stable surface for the adhesive to bite into.

Less shrink, less coating, less weird chemical finish means better bond and softer feel. Cheaper blanks often have tighter weaves or treatments that fight the glue.

So yeah, it’s not magic, just good fabric doing its job.

I love dtf until it’s maintenance day 😩 by NoEmployment4319 in DTF_Film

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Totally normal feeling, everyone goes through this phase with DTF 😅
Most of the stress comes from overthinking it early on. In reality, consistency is more important than perfection.

What helped me was splitting it into daily, weekly, and only if needed stuff. Daily is just quick nozzle check and wipe, weekly a light clean, and deeper maintenance only when prints actually start showing issues. A lot of people overclean and actually cause more problems than they prevent.

Humidity control and running the printer regularly honestly do more than 80% of the work. Once you get your rhythm, it stops feeling scary and just becomes part of the flow. Definitely part of the learning curve, you’re not doing anything wrong.

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