Your Screen Printing Shop Doesn't Need Replacing - It Needs More Flexibility
If you’ve been screen printing for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that customer expectations have changed.
Today’s customers still place large orders, but they’re also asking for:
- Small runs
- Full-color artwork
- Individual names and numbers
- Faster turnaround times
- Last-minute orders
- More customization
The problem is that these jobs don’t always fit neatly into a traditional screen printing workflow.
You can produce them with your press, but after creating artwork, burning screens, registering colors, mixing ink, and cleaning everything up, that 12-shirt order isn’t nearly as profitable as it looked.
That’s where DTF comes in.
Adding DTF printing doesn’t mean replacing your screen printing equipment. It simply gives you another way to produce the jobs that are difficult, time-consuming, or expensive with screens alone.
For many shops, DTF has become one of the easiest ways to increase revenue while making day-to-day production a little easier.
Solving the Jobs That Slow You Down
A customer wants 10 shirts with a full-color design.
Another needs six jerseys with different names.
Someone else calls wanting 24 shirts by tomorrow morning.
These aren’t bad jobs; they’re just jobs that don’t always make sense to produce with traditional screen printing.
With DTF, you can print the transfer, cure it, press it, and move on to the next order.
- No screens
- No color registration
- No reclaiming
- No spending more time setting up than actually printing
Keep Screen Printing for What It Does Best
Screen printing is still one of the most efficient ways to produce large apparel orders.
Nothing changes that.
Continue using your press for:
- Large production runs
- Athletic uniforms
- Spot-color designs
- Specialty inks
- Contract printing
DTF simply fills the gaps.
It’s another tool in your shop that helps you manage the jobs your presses weren’t designed to do efficiently.
Stop Outsourcing the Jobs You Could Be Keeping
- Small orders
- Full-color transfers
- Sample garments
- Personalized apparel
- One-off customer requests
There’s nothing wrong with outsourcing, but every outsourced order means giving up a portion of your profit and relying on someone else’s production schedule.
Bringing DTF into your shop gives you more control.
You decide when the job gets printed.
You control the quality.
You control the turnaround.
And most importantly, you keep more of the revenue in your business.
Say "Yes" to More Customers
One of the biggest advantages of adding DTF is simple: you can accept more work.
Instead of worrying about minimum quantities or complicated artwork, you can confidently take on jobs like:
- School spirit wear
- Company uniforms
- Sports teams
- Family reunions
- Promotional apparel
- Retail brands
- Online store fulfillment
- Personalized gifts
Start Small. Grow When You're Ready.
One of the biggest misconceptions about DTF is that you need a massive production system from day one.
You don’t.
Many successful shops start with a commercial entry-level DTF printer, learn the process, build demand, and upgrade as production grows.
ColDesi makes that easy.
Our lineup includes DTF printer systems designed for every stage of business, from shops adding DTF for the first time to high-volume production facilities printing all day, every day.
As your business grows, your equipment can grow with it.
A DTF Printer for Every Screen Printing Shop
The 12H2 is ideal for shops getting started with DTF or adding it as a secondary production method without a large upfront investment.
The 19H2 is a great fit for established screen printing shops looking to add DTF. It’s compact, easy to integrate into an existing workflow, and perfect for short runs, custom orders, and full-color graphics.
No matter where your business is today, ColDesi has a solution that fits your current needs and gives you room to grow.
Choosing the right DTF printer is one of the most important decisions for any custom apparel business. Discover which solution best fits your business today while giving you room to scale as demand increases. The Complete ColDesi DTF Printer Lineup: From Startup to Enterprise-Level Production
More Than Just a DTF Printer
Buying equipment is only part of the equation.
What really helps shops succeed is having a partner that understands the business.
When you choose ColDesi, you also get:
- Professional installation and training
- U.S.-based technical support
- Premium DTF inks, films, powders, and supplies
- Financing options for qualified buyers
- Experienced account managers who understand apparel production
Our goal isn’t simply to sell you a printer. It’s to help you build a more profitable business.
Why ColDesi?
Ready to Expand Your Screen Printing Business?
Complete the form below to speak with a ColDesi Account Manager.
We’ll help you compare DTF printer systems, answer your questions, discuss your production goals, and recommend the solution that’s the best fit for your shop.
