DTF printing ink

Any advantage over DTF printer inkjet ink?

Posted on August 2, 2023 by kte

DTF t-shirt printing machine is a brand new garment printing process with specialized inkjet printer ink. It breaks the links of complexity like traditional printing on-demand and makes the process simpler. In addition, DTF printing has photo smoothness, fast delivery, flexible production, and is tailored to individual consumer needs. DTF technology is a completely green and environmentally friendly printing process, which has attracted the attention of the printing industry at home and abroad.

DTF printers have the advantage of environmental protection:

This environmental protection process is not only the function of environmental protection and waste treatment of equipment, but also the consumables that DTF uses are green and environmental protection products. Take this DTF ink as an example. DTF ink is formulated from high quality materials. Thus, the color is not only stable but it can also be restored to its original color.

Pigment inkjet ink has the following advantages:

Variability for different fibers:
Different yarns require different dye inks, while inks are suitable for many different fabrics, especially cotton polyester fabrics.

The process of application is very simple:
Use ink to draw directly on the fabric, inkjet printing. At the same time, there is no need for complicated pre-treatment and post-treatment processes, just print and print directly.

No wastewater discharge, good environmental protection:
Compared with other types otherwise, hot stamping directly on the clothes after DTF printing will not make the color pop. We also do not need to wash with water to remove the floating color like dye ink.

Good color fastness:
After the coating ink is sprayed onto the fabric, it will remain on the fabric in the form tiny seeds. corpuscle. It is hardly degraded by light. Unlike dye ink, this ink is on the fiber. They dyed the molecular fibers. Therefore, most of them also exist in fibers in the molecular state or in relatively loose aggregates. Therefore, it can be easily decomposed under light.

Difference:
The biggest difference between paint ink and dye ink as a colorant is a coloring agent. The color is water-soluble, while the paint is completely water-insoluble.

Summary

Kenteer digital textile inks are suitable for a wide variety of fibers, including single-component fabrics and multi-component blend fabrics. Such as white ink heat transfer printing on cotton, wool, viscose, chemical fiber and blended fabrics. The ink transfer printing process is relatively simple. Easily complete the printing process without pre-treatment or post-washing. So it really realizes the printing without water, and it is also a real environmental protection green ink.

Why Shouldn’t DTF Inkjet Printer Ink Be Mixed?

Posted on July 27, 2023August 5, 2023 by kte

Mixing DTF (Direct-to-Film) inkjet printer inks should be avoided due to several reasons, which could lead to damage to the printhead and affect the print quality.

Anyone who has a basic understanding of DTF knows that DTF printing inkjet printer ink should never be mixed together. Different brands of inks, including different batches, have different formulations. If two inks with different formulations are mixed, there is a high probability that the chemical composition of the inks will clash! This will result in a new chemical reaction, which in turn will damage the DTF printhead. We must pay attention to the following two points when replacing the ink, otherwise, it is likely to directly cause the printhead failure and even damage to the printhead.

1. Do not add the wrong DTF transfer ink

Different types of ink have different components, and mixing them together is likely to change the colour and quality of the ink. As well as the production of sediment will lead to the clogging of the printhead. Before replacing the ink with new ink, you need to clean the ink inside the cartridges, tubes, bladders and printheads, and then add new ink for testing. Remember not to mix together!

2. Do not use poor-quality ink

Inferior ink raw material quality is poor, and colour and quality do not pass. And more sediment, the ink inside the composition of the rougher, poor fluency. Although the price of poor-quality ink is cheaper, the use of poor-quality ink will affect the effect of the airbrush and clog the nozzle.

The printhead is a vital component at the heart of a pet film transfer printing machine, and once damaged. You just can only replace it. In order to minimize damage to the printhead, we recommend not mixing inks. Therefore, Kenteer suggests all customers and friends understand and implement some daily maintenance methods for the printhead is very necessary.

Tips for choosing DTF printing ink:

The choice of printing ink colour

According to the customer’s needs and the type of fabric, you can choose four-colour ink, six-colour ink, eight-colour ink and so on. Generally, the more colours of inkjet printer ink, the better the colour saturation and colour effect of printing.

The choice of ink brands and models

Generally speaking, the ink is developed for the brand and model of the printhead. The choice of ink should pay attention to whether the printer is applicable to the printhead model.

According to the quality of the ink to choose

The smoothness of the ink, the degree of vividness, the degree of solid colour, the degree of environmental protection, etc., are all aspects of the ink selection that should be considered.

DTF printing ink why each batch print out the pattern effect color is different?

Posted on May 8, 2023May 9, 2023 by kte

There may be a variety of factors affecting the different colors of the patterns printed by DTF. Some common factors are listed below:

1. Ink quality problems

Different batches, different manufacturers of ink absorption, light resistance and other performance differences, unstable quality of ink easy to lead to each batch of printed pattern color is not the same.

Solution: Choose a stable and high-quality ink brand and avoid using inferior products or inferior ink that is marketed at a low price.Ink purchase to determine the production date, batch number, expiration time and other factors, and strictly according to the proportion of ink instructions and white film mixed.

2. Different printer parameters

Different batches, different machine printing equipment parameters, needle location, color space and other differences will lead to slightly different colors.

Solution: Before product changes, check the consistency of all parameters of the printing device to ensure that the parameters of all the same printing devices are consistent.

3. Material difference problem

The picture is RGB three primary color representation, while the white film printing color is CMY four-color version division, three colors to change to four colors will appear some light and dark situation.

Solution: When adjusting the material, the RGB color picture should be converted to CMYK pattern according to the color change of the DTF printing. In addition, choose a good color relationship manufacturer, the same color printing results are consistent.

In short, it is not an easy thing to achieve the goal of consistent color in each batch of DTF printing. It is necessary to strengthen management and control from many aspects and to establish close cooperation with ink suppliers and production providers, in line with changing trends to enhance the level of level.

Three things you must know about DTF ink

Posted on May 6, 2023May 9, 2023 by kte

DTF ink storage

DTF ink needs to be stored in a dry, light, temperature change proof place, it is best to put in the indoor temperature is appropriate. The ink bottle should be kept sealed, and the nozzle should be moistened before use and printed on a regular cycle, with several pages printed every few days to ensure that the ink does not dry up in the nozzle. In addition, also should pay attention to the ink bottle color do not mix, so as to avoid damage to the printer or color difference.

DTF ink use precautions

1. DTF ink should be placed in a dry, light, temperature change prevention place, and try to prevent dust and impurities attached to the ink.

2. When replacing the ink, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the nozzle to ensure a smooth flow and uniform injection of ink.

3. The ink bottle should be replaced or filled in time, so as not to dry out the nozzle or air into the nozzle to cause printing problems.

4. Print the color palette to ensure that the color is balanced, there will be no color distortion or color difference problems.

5. Avoid using too thick paper when printing, so as not to cause blockage or affect the printing quality.

6. The printing speed should be moderate. Fast printing may lead to problems such as blockage of the nozzle.

7. When you do not use the printer for a long time, clean the nozzle and turn it off to avoid ink drying up or damage to the nozzle.

DTF ink core raw materials

1.Pigments: Organic pigments and inorganic pigments are usually used. Organic pigments have high color saturation but poor light resistance; While inorganic pigments have better light resistance, but the color is not as bright as organic pigments.

2.Solvent: ink solvent can be water-based, and can also be an organic solvent.Water-based solvents green environmental protection, but not as water-resistant as organic solvents; Organic solvents can guarantee water resistance, but can produce volatile pollutants.

3.Auxiliary agents: including stabilizers, rheological agents, defoamer, antibacterial agents, etc. These auxiliaries can ensure ink stability, fluidity, oxidation resistance and prevent microbial contamination.

In short, the core raw materials of white film ink production generally come from the chemical field, which needs to be strictly screened and processed to ensure its quality and performance.

Kenteer's leading DTF PET film and DTF ink quality standard

Posted on May 6, 2023May 9, 2023 by kte

Kenteer DTF PET film quality standards include the following aspects:

1. Transparency: the printing film needs to have a certain transparency to ensure that the printing effect is clear and the color is bright.

2 Thickness and flatness: the thickness of the printing film should be uniform, and the surface should be flat, with no defects such as bubbles or dents.

3. Heat resistance: the printing film needs to have good heat resistance to ensure that it will not deform, melt or produce harmful substances in high-temperature environment.

4. Water resistance: printing film needs to have good water resistance to ensure that it will not be damaged in a wet environment.

5. Viscosity: Printing film needs to have appropriate viscosity, in order to stick to different surfaces, and maintain long-term stability.

6. Light resistance: The printing film needs to have good light resistance to ensure that it will not fade or deteriorate under sunlight or ultraviolet irradiation.

7. Safety performance: the printing film needs to meet the relevant national standards and not contain harmful substances to ensure the safety of the human body and the environment.

DTF film and ink matching performance?

1. Printing effect: DTF film should have a good printing effect, the image is clear and vivid, full and true color, no color bias, broken ink, and other phenomena.

2. Durability: DTF film should have strong light resistance, water resistance, wear resistance and other properties, to ensure that the printing effect can be maintained for a long time.

3. Melting point: DTF film should have a low melting point, can adapt to different types of printers and print head requirements.

4 Adaptability: DTF film adaptability is stronger, can adapt to the requirements of different pigments and ink, to avoid ink and printing film mismatch caused by color difference or quality problems.

For the matching performance of printing film and ink, the key is to ensure that the formula and performance of the two match each other, to ensure the consistency and stability of the printing effect. Therefore, in the choice of DTF film and ink, should be as far as possible to choose the same brand or the same series of products, Kenteer DTF film and DTF ink are to give full play to the advantages of the complementary effect between the printing effect is excellent. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the stability and shelf life of ink to avoid expired use or improper storage resulting in quality problems.

Kenteer DTF Ink quality standards include the following aspects:

1. Whiteness: DTF ink should have good whiteness. The higher the whiteness of high-quality white ink, the better the effect of printing.

2 uniformity: DTF ink should have good uniformity, that is, the pigment particles in the ink should be dispersed evenly, not large particles, uneven color.

3. Fluidity: the fluidity of DTF ink should be moderate, not too thick or too thin, affecting the printing effect.

4. Color saturation: the color of DTF ink should be high saturation, and the printing effect is natural and realistic.

5. Light resistance: printing ink should have a certain light resistance, to avoid the printed pattern because of long-term exposure to the sun or oxidation and loss of color.

6. Scratch and wear resistance: DTF ink should have a certain scratch and wear resistance, durable printing effect, not be easy to wear

7. Environmental protection: DTF ink should meet environmental protection standards, can not contain toxic and harmful substances, harmless to the human body and the environment.

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