DTF Printer & Supply

DTF Printers and Supplies for Full Shop Setups

Starting from zero or scaling up? You need gear and ink that work together. DTF printing, or Direct-to-Film, runs designs to PET film, powders them, and heat presses to garments. UV DTF prints to A-B film for hard goods. Either way, a bad head or clumpy powder stops your day. This collection from DTF West Coast puts Platonink printers next to the White and CMYK ink, Hot Melt Glue Powder, and UV DTF machines you’ll need to run them. One vendor. One shipment. One phone number when you need help.

Build Your System: Printers, Ink, and Powder

Platonink | 2 Head DTF Printer for Startup Production

Two i3200 heads run CMYK + White with auto circulation. At $10,999 and 24” width, it prints 8–10 sq ft/hr. That’s 40–50 tees per hour. Pair it with a 24” shaker and you’re printing for under $16,000 total. Best if you’re under 200 pieces a day and want room to grow.

Platonink | 4 Head DTF Printer for Daily Volume

Four i3200 heads give CMYK + dual white channels. You cut print time 60% versus a 2 Head. Price is $19,999. Expect 25–30 sq ft/hr, or 300–600 shirts per shift. White laydown is heavier, so dark shirts stay solid after 50+ washes. Needs 220V and 6x6 ft space.

Platonink | 5 Head DTF Printer for Contract Work

Five heads run CMYK + 3x white, or CMYK + white + varnish. At $23,999, it pushes 35–42 sq ft/hr. That’s 90–100 shirts per hour without stressing heads. Shops running two 2 Heads switch to this to save labor and space. ROI hits in 3.1 months at 500 shirts daily.

Platonink | 24" 3 Head UV DTF Printer for Hard Goods

UV DTF prints white + CMYK + varnish to A-B film. No powder. No heat press. Peel and stick to tumblers, acrylic, wood, glass. Three i3200 heads, 24” width, $18,999. Output is 18–22 sq ft/hr. Ink cost is $0.18 per sq ft. Decals sell $6–$12 each.

Platonink | 16" 3 Head UV DTF Printer for Small Format

Same UV DTF tech, 16” width. Three i3200 heads, $11,999. For shops adding drinkware, phone cases, and signage without giving up floor space. Speed is 12–15 sq ft/hr. Pays for itself in 7 weeks at 40 decals a day.

Choose White Ink for High Opacity and No Head Clogs

Low-sediment, 18–22% solids, 0.2 micron grind. Built for i3200 heads with auto circulation. Prints L* 94 white on black in one pass. Sale price $34.00 per liter, regular $40.00. Shake daily. Keep 65–77°F. A 300-shirt shop uses about 6 liters every 3–4 weeks.

Pick Black Ink for Deep Darks and Clean Shadows

High-density K channel, Dmax 1.75. True black, no muddy grays. ICC matched to our white. Sale price $35.00 per liter, regular $40.00. Runs about 1 liter for every 3 liters of white.

Select Cyan Ink for True Blues and Accurate Skin Tones

Lightfast, pigment-based. No green shift under heat. Sale price $35.00 per liter, regular $40.00. Usage is roughly 0.8 liters per 3 liters of white. Keep it capped.

Grab Magenta Ink for Vivid Reds and Stable Purples

Real magenta that holds after 50 washes at 105°F. Sale price $35.00 per liter, regular $40.00. Magenta and yellow run about 1:1, 1 liter per 2,800 sq ft.

Get Yellow Ink for Bright Color With No Fade

Clean Y channel, UV stable. No green cast. Sale price $35.00 per liter, regular $40.00. Yellow shows banding first if humidity drops under 40% RH.

Stock Hot Melt Glue Powder for Soft Hand and Strong Bond

TPU, 80–170 micron medium grain. Melts 230–320°F. Bonds cotton, poly, and blends without crunch. One 1kg bag covers 22–25 meters of 24” film. Sale price $35.00, regular $42.00. Seal it. Humidity kills it.

Get Sample Packs First!

Try Our Free Samples to Experience the Quality Before You Buy!

Not sure about hand feel or color? Order a free sample pack. We’ll send cured DTF transfers and UV DTF decals. Press them. Wash them. Scratch them. Then buy with confidence.

Why Choose One Vendor for Printers and Supplies 

Buying a printer from one place and ink from another is how shops get blamed. “It’s the ink.” “No, it’s the printer.”

DTF West Coast sells both. We profile our ink on Platonink printers before they leave Texas. Your 4 Head ships with the exact ICC you’ll run. Your white is tuned for the circulation system on your board.

And when something goes wrong, you call one number. If a nozzle drops, we know if it’s the head, the ink, or your humidity. We stock heads, dampers, ink, powder, and film in Dallas. No finger pointing. No 10-day wait.

Install is included. Our tech sets voltage, primes lines, tunes white circulation, and prints your first saleable job. You don’t learn on customer orders.

Ready to own the whole process? 

Get your Platonink printer, White and CMYK ink, and Hot Melt Glue Powder from DTF West Coast. One shipment. One support line. Order by 1 pm CT for same-day supply shipping. Try free sample packs first if you need proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I Buy a 2 Head or 4 Head DTF Printer From DTF West Coast?

Buy a 2 Head if you’re under 200 pieces daily and budget is tight. It prints 8–10 sq ft/hr. Get a 4 Head for 300–600 pieces. It runs 25–30 sq ft/hr and has white redundancy. DTF West Coast installs both. Most shops outgrow a 2 Head in 5 months.

Can I Run UV DTF and Standard DTF From One Shop?

Yes. They use separate printers and inks. UV DTF is for tumblers, acrylic, and signage. Standard DTF is for shirts and totes. DTF West Coast sells the 24" 3 Head UV DTF Printer and 4 Head DTF Printer. Many shops run both to cover apparel and promo.

What Ink Comes With a Platonink Printer From DTF West Coast?

Each printer ships dry. Order White, CMYK ink separately so it’s fresh. DTF West Coast bundles 4L white and 1L each CMYK with new printers at 10% off. We profile the ink to your exact printer before it leaves Texas, so colors match on day one.

How Much Hot Melt Glue Powder Do I Need Monthly?

A shop printing 250 sq ft daily uses about 1 kg per day. That’s 22 kg monthly. DTF West Coast powder is $35/kg, so budget $770/month. Buy 25 kg cases and save 8%. Keep it sealed with desiccant. Humidity ruins powder faster than it ruins ink.

Why Is DTF West Coast White Ink $34 Instead of $40?

We run direct pricing because we stock 400+ liters in Texas. No distributor markup. The $34 sale price is for DTF West Coast white only. It’s 18–22% solids, low-sediment, and tested 72 hours for settling. If it drops more than 4mm, we don’t ship it.

Do I Need a Shaker With a 2 Head DTF Printer?

Not required, but you’ll want one past 50 pieces daily. Hand powdering is slow and inconsistent. A 24” shaker cures at 320°F and keeps output steady. DTF West Coast bundles shakers with 4 Head and 5 Head printers. Add one to a 2 Head anytime.

How Long Do i3200 Heads Last on DTF West Coast Printers?

Expect 8–11 months at 8 hours per day with daily care. That means wet capping, 45–60% RH, and auto white circulation. Bad environment kills heads in 6 weeks. DTF West Coast stocks heads in Texas and can overnight one if yours fails under warranty.

Can I Print DTF Transfers for Dark Shirts With These Supplies?

Yes. Use DTF White Ink for the underbase and CMYK on top. Press at 310°F, 12 seconds, medium pressure. The Hot Melt Glue Powder bonds to cotton, poly, and blends. DTF West Coast supplies give you opaque white in one pass so dark shirts stay vibrant.

Does DTF West Coast Offer Training With Printers and Supplies?

Yes. Every Platonink printer includes on-site install and training. We load your ink, powder, and film, set ICC profiles, and run your first jobs. You learn loading, white tuning, curing, and maintenance. DTF West Coast doesn’t leave until you’re printing saleable work with our supplies.

What Is the Difference Between DTF and UV DTF Supplies?

DTF uses pigment ink and Hot Melt Glue Powder for fabric. UV DTF uses UV-cure ink and A-B film for hard goods. No powder, no heat press. DTF West Coast sells both. Pick DTF for shirts. Pick UV DTF for tumblers and signage. Don’t cross them.