The TRUTH About DTF Printers and Transfers 

The biggest problem I've had is finding professional/reliable transfer sellers. Everybody wants to be in the game, but a whole bunch of them will fuck up your business with unreliability.

The thing I find that is pushing me to buy a DTF printer is turnaround time and quality. I recently found a local printer that seems to be pretty good. Still a 2 hr round trip but they print same day so it still works for emergencies. Not going to buy my own until I have the volume to support it. Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions!

By far the best channel in the game. Just bought my first press and am starting a tshirt hustle. Been going through all the channels and this is by far the most informative, and concise channel on the subject. Plus you don’t talk like you’re trying to sell me something, which is apparently rare in this genre of videos. Appreciate all the time and hard work you put into making these videos. Keep it up 🙏

I really really appreciate this video. It really helped me decide on where I wanted to take my small business. You are absolutely correct when you have different pieces of equipment but then you end up not using it which is what my situation is. I have all of these dreams and aspirations of where I wanted to take my business but time is not on my side enough to really really learn these pieces of equipment. I work two jobs. I thought I wanted to get into doing DTF myself. I did test it out but after watching this video I realized that just buying the transfers will be the best thing for me and I absolutely think it would help my business thrive even more and save me time and money. I have learned a great deal from following you and watching all your videos and I look forward to the next one😊

Was having difficulties making some decisions and was leaning more towards buying transfers from others and see how my designs do first before I take off and buy a machine that's thousands of dollars. This video helps me a lot. Thanks!!

Thanks for all the info you share. You're a big help to getting me started the right way. Respect!

I needed wisdom from someone who been in the game with actual knowledge. Thank you! I’m excited to watch more of your videos .

Word can not express fully how you are helping me understand and implement what I am learning from your videos. Valuable information. Thank You and Bless You for sharing.

bruh, you saved me thousands today, appreciate it. I did buy a Ricoma MT-1501 single-head embroidery machine to start today. I was going to buy everything today but after listening to you and think it's make sense to buy the transfers and not the actual unit. thanks again bud.

Always come to you when trying to decide on big purchases. Thank you for your information!!

I have used supacolor for facemask and inside neck transfer and love it. I am the jump in feet first guy...so I will take this video to heart and slow down and take it step by step. Thank you for this vid.

I loved your content and especially because I experienced what you pointed out. I had issues with my dtf transfers after washing and after reaching out to the dtf printing company they asked the process I use to press and wash. That's when they corrected and gave me instructions that so far improved the quality of the press. I also like that you've been in the business for long and how you used your past experience to compared vinyl changing overtime and the mistakes people made then. It makes so much sense when you explained it that way.

This guys version on what he says is brilliant, im so glad i found you because your info you share is 100% correct and makes total sense..for me its setting up a business model and placing the right protocols in order,,alot of people fail because of what you have stated my friend,,many thx for making this vid,,,,excellentttttttttttttt

Yo man I have just today discovered your channel and you are the realist coolest guy! Good on ya!

I love how articulate you are.

New to this DTF stuff and your video has so much value!

Ty For To the Point Knowledge😊 my transpro plus swinger is on the way. I am researching now!

Solid info right here Big Brandoh,,, much appreciated

I have been doing screen printing for a long time. You don't look 55 so I'm not calling you out about being there to see it all, but I HAVE been there to witness a great deal of it, "hands on", with transfers and you are pretty much spot on with your information, HOWEVER, There is a lot to be said about screen printing. Plastisol and water based ink's are pretty awesome and its hard to beat the levels of efficiency on one or two color designs, especially on light shirts that don't need to be flashed. I have shirts still around from 15+ years ago that have been through the wash hundreds of times that still hold up. Even correctly applied I have yet to see a transfer out preform screen printing durability. I have both and hands down screen printing lasts longer. That being said... How long do you really need to be wearing the same design before you retire it? My old concert shirts I will never let go. The one thing that you do not address in this video is the cost of ink, "The most expensive liquid on the planet!" DTF Printers require ink. The only thing I would ever use a transfer for is full color designs or multiple spot colors for black shirts. That's only because I own a manual screen printing press. Large Full color designs are gonna go through a shit ton of ink fast. Plastisol wins in this category cost wise, but, It does take a lot longer to print on a manual press. I have also used automatic presses in screen printing that print over 1000+ shirts with full color flashed on dark garments in one day. That is pretty hard to beat with transfers. There is also a point you made about transfers getting a bad name. That bad name honestly makes me reluctant to push that market. I try to keep them to a minimum and try to sell more light color shirts for the screen printing because I feel the level of "Cheap" associated with transfers makes it almost embarrassing to mention. I print a lot for companies in construction and they want, some demand, screen printed shirts over transfers. There is a big market for them though for people that really don't know any better and frankly don't care. Also you really don't know what you are getting if you order them from an outside source. If something is wrong with them you have to send them back and order them again. That's a real pain in the ass and has happened to me with a few different companies. Once you have the screens burned in screen printing, your only overhead is set up time on the press and you can change out ink colors for variation. You can apply puff ink, suede, metallic, glitter and other additives that make it very versatile. I just feel like this video feels like an attempt to push screen printing back when in fact it is still a leading contender and will be for many years to come. It requires a lot more skill and training but solidifies your place as a true craftsman in the trade.

Solid video. Really made me think before jumping. Subscribed 👍

Good Word Uce! Thx for the history lesson 🤙🏽

You are so fye 🔥 Thank you so much for your advice, you are ALWAYS on point 💜💜💜

omgggg thank you for this video!! people out here pressing dtf with cricut easy presses. i tell my customers who buy my transfers yea you can press it with a cricut but i definitely wouldn't sell those, only personal use. i always recommend a pro heat press

Awesome info as always 💪🏻

As always great info!!

Peace, king. Just wanted to get your take on the research part of your video, when it comes to knowing how to press with heat transfers. When it comes to the research part, I wanted to start my business by making sure I find the right cuts for men and women. As well as looking for the right cotton blends, etc. I also, when walking through clothing sections and I see the prints on shirts, I check the material and see what they used that print on to make it work. I want to be able to stand by my merch, and your video kind of made me feel like I MIGHT be on the right track, but I could use a pro/vet's advice. Nuff respect. Bless.

OMG, thank you so much for your insight! I am getting into Direct to Film/Garment printing and was wondering if I should order the transfers or print them myself! I would love the convenience and the quick access. However, I'm starting to understand there is a lot of trouble shooting/frustration that would be involved with owning the printer! Again, thank you for your input!🥰

Brand new starting out thank you for spitting that knowledge

Well said! Much appreciate your information.

Thanks for the feedback! Got a nice 15 X 15 press and got a really good source for printing the transfers. Looking forward to launching my own design line of Tees since I've been designing for others for ever. My turn now to keep the $$$. Will start testing although the company doing the transfers already provides a guide line for how to print it best.

Can anyone tell me what they are charging for transfers based on size ?

GREAT VIDEO, VERY INFORMATIVE! GOOD LOOKIN OUT.

Thanks for your words bro u just Motivated me 👏🏾

Thank you :) For this video helped me out a lot :)

this was nice to hear and really think about being the printer manufactory, glad i had chance to sit down and take a pause and listen. mahalo again for the review!

awesome info as alwayssss. thank youuuuuu

Just purchased a pro colored dtf printer. I wanted to have a different option to print. Loving it so far. A few people Have asked me to sell them transfers, but I want to get more comfortable before taking that step.

Solid advice as always Brandoh!

thanks for that advise brandoh lot of love man.

I think everything you said about digging a hole and debt was @ me 😭 I needed that tho! Thank you 🙏🏻

What best dtf printer i cant find the one on amazon look bad

I followed the exact instructions for heat pressing dtf transfers and it was cracking bad after first wash.

Thanks for your insight!

Amazing video! Thanks

Appreciate your honesty on this.

Is an epson et-8500 (8.5 x 14 inch) printer a good size to get started printing?

At my work we have a 4x8 canon flatbed uv printer OCE CANON 365. Can we use it to print dtf uv film?

I'm new to the industry you got good advice I can tell you been there done that

Thank you for that information

Really glad I found your video. I started making tees and let them be printed but stumped on high moq’s for being a starter in the bussiness. And I wanted to sells more variety in designs… so I bought a heatpress and am thinking of working with supa colour. You reviewed them and thought they were good. Still you opinion?

Great Advice from a guy that's been around the block...Listen Up Padawan's!

Best advice ever. Spot on!

Im new here! And I love the content!

I bought a roland bn20a from iss last year. What do you think about dtf vs printing on vinyl with an ecosolvent printer like the roland bn20a?

I've been selling shirts and other things through a company that prints on demand DTG, I am looking to bring it more in house, is A DTF Printer and heat press going to look as high quality? I want to make sure i am not down grading. I already have a press because i started with vinyl, but it was just too thick and wieldy at the time. I am also wanting to go to events and sell shirts and being able to press right there seems like a lot better quicker thing than having to farm it out and it will be there in 2 to 3 weeks.

great video dude Thanks

I made the switch to dtf printing 2 years ago. The only complaint I have is what you mention Brandoh, people offering there pricing for $3 a square ft, buying the paper by the roll cost more than that per foot so I don't now how these guys make money....I'll stick to selling local and just shirts or bags, I don't need to sell transfers if that is the going rate....I make other stuff in my shop not just transfers....thanks again Brandoh telling straight facts

@bigbrandoh Hi. Can you tell me how you got the gold color on your tshirt? What hex code did you use for that gold?

Very informative 😊

Everything in this video is true. Everyone be trying to buy printers and its lol. Been doing DTF Printing for ~2 years now. $4 per square foot is where we've been at, thinking about upping our price slightly. That's the real issue is everyone thinks they can get a printer, hook it up on their garage and be printing money instantly. People don't know that you need a perfeclty climate controlled room (temp, humidity, dust, circulation etc) to produce quality transfers. Finding good quality DTF with an acceptable turn around time is key. Love the DOHGETTERZ, ya'll were my test subjects a year or more ago giving me feedback until i perfected our DTF transfers. Now we're running our shop with multiple printers 1-2 day turnaround.

love information thanks

Watched this for advice .....dude said go find out what works for you 😂😂😅

We’re in the process of researching DTF printers. We’ve been doing a ton of Stahl’s UM. What I’m weighing is it worth it to pay $40k for an M&R Quattro or just keep buying from Stahl’s? Get them in, 15 second press, hot peel done.

Brandon what's the best printer model to get for me t start my own t shirt business and to possibly sell transfers

Right I’m pressing shirts and doing laser engravings. And I just don’t know where to buy from when it comes to transfer sellers

is UV DTF good to tumblers. can you do a resistance review or comment about.

When someone wants full color, I use a local DTF place, so I can pick up in 2 days or so, get home and press it. It works, I don't think my volume is where I'd want to go there. I still don't trust DTG all the way, since all samples I did from the popular online guys have had varied results. I like being able to press my own sometimes. Use one of Brandoh's videdos to bake in the cost of me buying the DTFs into the price. Local guys give me option for 12 x 24 gang sheet, so I make sure I get max value out those. So far no complaints. I like DTF to test out color designs too, in the same way I use HTV before doing screen-print transfers. When Blackpink came to town and people wanted color shirts for the concert, DTF that. =)

Dear, I own the commercial DTF printer, and it's been around a month, and what I have been facing is definitely the pressing issues, like I can't figure out the exact temperatures and time. Iam in the phase of testing out different techniques right now. Not started selling the merch as of now. The print quality is up to the mark. But sometimes I face issues with the white ink, like it shows white lines during the printing process. I am still learning how to figure it out. Sooner or later I believe I will overcome this issue. But most of all I need your guidance regarding the temperature settings which I think more of a concerning part. So please guide me through. Regards Fahad from Pakistan.

Howzit, im looking for your recommendation brand of heat press. Im in construction on Oahu and i find what you said is true.. I will look for a printer contact to print my transfer and I can press my work shirts for my USO’s. Mahalo

I want to do DTF transfers just to print for myself... not for selling though. I have a 12 x 12 swing press, i want a bigger heat press. Since increase in size is my own issue for like bigger shirts or better contact/coverage with sublimate bags, what alternatives do you recommended besides a bigger heat press?

You’re right!💯

Good stuff man

I feel like I'm spending to much on transfers. Is there a cutoff on when I should just buy my own printer

Love that t-Shirt, my G!

I’m real interested in getting a printer. I typically get my transfer from Supacolor in Gardena but I just don’t have the volume in my orders yet. So to put in a minimum order in on transfers when I’m only getting one or two sales here and there Kills me sometimes

I really appreciate your video... I sell my t-shirts in small batches locally is kind of POD, and I am planning to start selling on Etsy to increase the business, but I was thinking about buying the desktop style DTF printer, so I wont have to buy large amounts of DTF transfers without having an actual sale, plus my clients are always adding and asking for different styles, so I don't want to waste money in transfers that I may never use. What is your opinion about those small printers?

I buy transfers locally here in Phoenix and they last . Not too thick either. I have even applied them on leather shoes .

Well said brother

Hello please I'm looking out for a reliable company that prints out the DTF ...any ideas

I so agree. I have this in my field I am hair colorist and work with all chemicals. I also formulate and test products in my industry. I am also a photographer in my field. Nothing frustrates me more than people who don't perfect their craft and blame the product or equipment and then bad mouth the company. It is important to know the correct product and techniques for what you are doing. I don't rely on one method or product. We have to test and research... Also people judging transfers and not using a heat press... They have to expect issues with and easy press or iron. Really trashing a company or method without properly testing or contacting the company to help troubleshoot... It's not right. Do your part for your company and art.

Any one know where to buy DTF gang run great price?

Heyo Brando. What’s the going rate for buying dtf prints? I’m tempted to buy a printer but open to using a supplier.

Well said 👍

Nice information

For me for full color I have really liked using Supacolor. The main thing for me is the fact it is hot peel, feels good, and seems to be holding up really well. Is it DTF?? The sample DTF stuff I have gotten from other vendors has had a weird feel to it. Almost like paper vs rubber. And some vendors test pieces have pulled up for me. But this could just be me? Also for my process cold peel slows me down. Hot peel is FAST for production.

can you use dtf to print on mylar bags or boxes?

Makes sense...

You couldnt have said it any better. I was thinking of purchasing a DTF printer but I"ll just save myself the headache and order tranfers

BRO!! YOU ARE SAYING SOME REAL SHIT!! I TELL PEOPLE THE SAME THING ALL THE TIME.....BUY "ONE MACHINE" AND LEARN HOW TO USE IT FULLY BEFORE MOVING ONTO THE NEXT MACHINE OR VENTURE!!

Loved this bro great info: Im in a third world country, we dont have stuff lying around readily...its hard to get hands on dtf powder, transfer papers, heat press machines...etc...when they do sell in stores here...they cost an arm and a leg...:-(

Hey Big Brandoh Can You Use Those DTF Printers With A Macbook Computer Or Only A PC Computer?

What about dtg?

True facts

Thank you for this cause I’m like I need to get this printer but I rather get it from someone else

You are right about the pricing people do tank the market for a sale. Making no profit 😂 they just working

I am a brand owner and my print shop recently convinced me that DTF was high quality.. doesn't crack doesnt fade doesn't peel. They convinced me to stop getting my designs screen printed because this was a easier way to get vibrant colors. I got a recent batch and washed a few. On the FIRST wash they started cracking and peeling. I am so embarrassed that my shirts are out there potentially in this condition after the first wash. Can you please give any insight on what may of happened and how to prevent this in the future? I will add I have a riley hopkins 300 coming in tomorrow so I will not be using DTF any more.

I buy my transfers, I don’t want the headache of maintaining the printer, I buy them locally and usually get them in about 2 days

I am also an expert DTF person who deal with DTF printer , DTF shaker ,DTF film DTF ink and DTF powder

I was thinking about buying the transfers but my issue is, if I get an order from my shop on Etsy, I then have to place an order and wait for the print to arrive. How long do you usually have to wait to before it arrives? Trying to step away from POD cuz the middle man is really cutting down the potential profits

As knowledgeable BIG BRANDON is he's already the factory(frfr)