Showcasing the Potential Return on Investment | ColDesi UV 24H3R  

UV DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printing is an innovative printing process that utilizes a UV printer to print directly to film. This type of printing has several benefits, including superior adhesion, increased durability, and affordability. However, the upfront cost of this type of printer can often be higher than traditional printing methods. Fortunately, UV DTF printers like the ColDesi UV 24H3R provide an excellent return on investment by keeping printing and operating costs low, while maximizing profit.

A Single Transfer Costs Pennies to Produce

With a premium investment like the 24H3R UV DTF Printer, it is important to know what the average printing cost looks like to understand its return on investment. Below examines associated with printing a single logo by design dimension and material cost.
The information below are estimates (based on averages) and will vary with each job and use.
Logo Dimensions
Material Cost (Combined Ink and Film)

1.5" x 1.5" 

1.7 Cents 

1.75" x 1.75" 

2.3 Cents 

2.75" x 2.75" 

5.1 Cents 

4.5" x 4.5"  

12.6 Cents  

As shown above, it costs only pennies to create high-quality transfers for a variety of hard-surface items. The standard roll of film can produce around 19,000 UV DTF transfers costing you around $134.00.

UV DTF Gang Sheet Hourly Profit Margin

The growing demand for UV DTF transfers and low production costs has led many customization businesses to forgo purchasing blanks and instead focus on selling ready-to-use custom design transfers. The average gang sheet of 100 UV DTF transfers retails around $50 online. Below is information on the average hourly profit opportunity for producing a 2-foot UV DTF gang sheet using the 24H3R UV DTF Printer.
The information below are estimates (based on averages) and will vary with each job and use.
Graphic Size
1.75" X 1.75"
2.75" X 2.75"

Material + Ink Cost Per Gang Sheet 

$2.61 

$2.88 

Transfers Per Gang Sheet 

110 

56 

Gang Sheet Size

22" X 2' 

22" X 2' 

Retail Price 

$44.99 

$44.99 

Profit Per Gang Sheet 

$42.38 

$42.11 

Completed Gang Sheets Per Hour  

7.5 

7.5 

Cost Per Hour 

$19.58 

$21.60 

Profit Per Hour 

$317.85 

$315.83 

The results are similar for both design sizes, averaging around $315.00 in profit per hour. Even with a high-profit margin per hour, it is important to examine the bigger picture.

How Long Will It Take to Pay Off a UV DTF Printer?

The average UV DTF Printer can be a substantial investment for any size business, which raises various questions. How long will it take to pay off a UV DTF Printer? As of drafting this article, monthly payments for the 24H3R UV DTF Printer average around $600.00. As shown in the data above, profit per hour is around $315.00. Therefore, two hours of production should cover the average monthly cost of the machine.

Large-Scale Production of Ready-To-Use UV DTF Transfers

Adding a UV DTF Printer like the ColDesi UV 24H3R is a fantastic way to tap into
the hard-surface customization market. This printer provides businesses with the ability to produce long-lasting hard-surface transfers in vibrant colors. Large-scale production of ready-to-use UV DTF transfers is the most lucrative technique for hard-surface customization businesses. There is a large market for this type of product and with the increase in popularity of ready-to-use UV DTF transfers, now is the perfect time to implement large-scale manufacturing. Below is an example of the profitability of mass manufacturing a 20-foot gang sheet of UV DTF transfers using the ColDesi UV 24H3R DTF Printer.

Graphic Size
1.75" X 1.75"
2.75" X 2.75"

Material + Ink Cost Per Gang Sheet 

$37.81 

$35.50 

Transfers Per Gang Sheet 

1644 

696  

Gang Sheet Size

22" X 20' 

22" X 20' 

Retail Price 

$269.99 

$269.99 

Profit Per Gang Sheet 

$232.18 

$234.49 

Time To Print 1 Sheet  

1 Hour 22 Minutes 

1 Hour 22 Minutes 

Cost Per 8 Hour Workday 

$224.24 

$208.65 

Profit Per Hour 

$317.85 

$315.83 

Profit Per 8 Hour Workday 

$1,364.64 

$1,378.25 

The data above emulates mass production or a large-scale job. The ColDesi UV 24H3R was designed for roll-to-roll production with large-scale mass manufacturing in mind. The data shows that even with scaled production and
increased printing time the 24H3R UV DTF Printer is very profitable. In an hour
and 22 minutes, this printer created a 20-foot gang sheet of over 1500, 1.75″ ready-to-use transfers, with a return of around $230.00.

The 24H3R is the number one UV DTF Printer on the market and the pinnacle in hard-surface customization. ColDesi provides businesses with the tools needed to start, grow, and maximize their potential with in-depth training and world- class support.

If your business is looking for the perfect tool to tackle hard-surface customization orders and logo printing,  Live Chat with us below at coldesi.com or call 877-793-3278 to learn more.