Uninet DTF 1200 Direct to Film Printer

UNINET DTF 1200 Direct to Film Printer

Precision. Power. Perfection.

The UNINET™ DTF 1200 — a compact, ink-based direct-to-film digital transfer printing system with a roll feeder, capable of printing up to A3+ (13-inch wide). Designed for short-run, on-demand production, it delivers exceptional, full-color print transfers for the custom apparel decorating market. Apply your creations to light or dark garments with ease and confidence — because with the DTF 1200, your designs deserve the runway treatment.

Create custom apparel, accessories, sportswear, home décor, and more using fabrics like cotton, polyester, spandex, vinyl, nylon, leather, canvas, linen, and even chemical fiber blends.

*This product is excluded from all promotional discounts and offers.

**Once inks are installed, printers cannot be returned to us.

• Printer Roll Feeder with auto-feeding capabilities
• Ink Tanks with Continuous Feed System
• Integrated WIMS, White Ink Management System (prevents white ink particles from settling and reduces printhead clog)
• Control Panel attached (makes controlling the printer easier)
• Built-in Film Cutter (slices the transfer away instead of using a pair of scissors)
• Built-in Auto Printhead Clean Technology (allows the user to set desired time sequences)
• Humidity and Temperature Sensor
• Internal Controllable Vacuum Suction Platform (prevents film buckling)
• Integrated Strike Sensors (protect the printheads and avoid damage)
• Three-Part Top Cover (for simplified maintenance)
• Reflective Plate (easier printhead maintenance)
• Platen Heating System (for efficient and consistent job printing)
• Printhead Carriage rides on a high quality rail and slider (ensures smooth running operation and high-quality prints).
• Unparalleled Capping Station technology (protects printheads from drying out)
• Convenient Pause Button (pauses printing)
• Motherboard and control boards installed at the back of the printer (allows easier maintenance and prevents printer damage from accidental ink spills).
• 120v power
• UNINET™ DTF 14 Auto Powder Unit, as an optional upgrade, can be paired to the DTF 1200 transfer printer to enable fully automated powder application, curing, and drying for a comprehensive printing solution. (Optional upgrade is sold separately)
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When using the heat station (manual process):
• After you print, you must apply the adhesive power within a few minutes (before the ink dries). Manual application of the powder would normally a require large container, spreading the powder all over the page, and then removing as much excess powder as possible by ‘flicking’ the back of the sheet.
• Then lay the print in the heat station, print side face up.

Recommended temperature for DTF powder curing:
• A3 sheets – 120°C / 250°F for 120 seconds. For sheets with large images and / or a lot of ink coverage, it may be necessary to open the cover, rotate the page 180 degrees, and then bake again for another 2 mins.
• A4 or smaller sheets - 120°C / 250°F for 120 seconds

Application to substrate:
• Recommended Heat Press Pressure: Medium or 60 lbs of pressure
• Place or thread your garment on the press. Position the transfer sheet (print side down) onto the garment. Cover the transfer sheet and garment with kraft paper and close the press, using the following suggestions:

COTTONS and BLENDS: • Press at 300 - 325°F for 10 – 12 seconds • Post press for 5 – 10 seconds *Hoodies may require 325°F and up

POLYESTERS / TRI-BLENDS: • 265 – 275°F for 8 – 10 seconds • Post press for 5 – 10 seconds * Thinner material may require lighter pressure; otherwise the transfer can leave a ‘window’ on the garment and/or scorching may occur. *Polyester settings can vary, but best to use lower temperature and pressure generally

50 / 50: • 275°F for 12 seconds • Post press for 5 – 10 seconds

COTTON: • 310 - 325°F for 15 seconds • Post press for 10 seconds

FINISHING: • Matte finish – Kraft paper, T Seal or parchment cover sheet. • Shiny/gloss finish - Teflon cover sheet *Specialty silicone pads with texture can be used to prevent gloss look, gives print a nice textured feel.

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS: • Thicker fabrics require more heat, generally. • Hats (poly) may require 245 - 250°F for 5 - 8 seconds • Umbrellas, EZ-ups, stadium chairs will require testing and trial and error. *Be careful of dye / ink migration with polyester textiles - perform a 24hr test (fine tuning) to see if the ink migrates (clothing dye reacts with the DTF ink)

GARMENT TYPES: • DTF works with almost all fabrics and garment types: • Combed Cotton, Ring Spun Cotton, Organic Cotton, Polyesters, Blended Fabrics, Poly-Cottons, Tri-Blends, Polyester-Spandex, Leather, Vinyl, Denim, Canvas and much more.