Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get black text in my design to print white?
A: Select the White only printmode from the pull-down menu under the work area in the DTF RIP software.
Q: How do I avoid white pixels from showing at the edges when pressing onto a black T-shirt?
A: In the RIP software, press the Color Adjust button under the work area and set choke to a higher value.
Note that both Cold Peel and Hot Peel printmodes have already been pre-set to a choke value of 3 which is
ideal. For White Only and Black Cut/Add Raster Holes printmodes, the choke value is set to 0 as the ideal
starting value.
Q: How do I get my colors to be more vivid?
A: In the RIP software, press the Color Adjust button and increase the Saturation slider value.
Q: How long should I wait after printing before adding the powder?
A: You can add powder as soon as the white ink is not pooling and the ink appears sticky, not runny. If you print
large contiguous areas with pooling white, you may have to wait several minutes, otherwise you can powder
almost immediately.
Q: Once cured, how long will a DTF print last before it needs to be heat pressed onto a garment?
A: Prints properly stored should be able to be used up to a year from when they were created.
Q: What is the shelf life of the inks?
A: CMYK inks perform best when used within 9-12 months. Gallery bottles show date information
White ink performs best when used within 6-9 months. Gallery bottles show date information.
Q: Is it necessary to print white under every pixel or can I avoid white ink when printing on white T-shirts?
A: The powder will stick and cure to the colored inks, but the wash life cycle of the garment will be lessened
without white ink. Aditionally, the white ink allows the design to stretch - depending on your garment and
design, stretch-ability may be desirable.
Q: Can I add powder while the lm is still on the printer exit tray?
A: NO! This poses a risk of powder getting onto the printhead. Always powder well away from the printer
Q: What is the wash lifetime of a DTF print?
A: A properly printed, cured and applied Cold Peel DTF print should last up to 50 washes.
Hot Peel typically lasts 40 washes.
Q: How do I get a softer hand feel to my prints?
A: Use less white ink (note that less ink reduces the wash lifetime)
Use the Black Cut, Add Raster Holes print mode in the DTF RIP software
Using the Cold Peel or Hot Peel printmodes, use Production Plug-in called Rasterization
