DTF Transfers Feel Like Plastic?... Here's How We Fix It

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  • @cynthiahogg8137
    @cynthiahogg8137 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been doing DTF for almost a year now with the same setup as you have and you've just totally my prints that much more. I can't thank you enough. You have a follower for life

  • @forreal7568
    @forreal7568 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just had a customer message me about "plastic" feel. Your video popped up on my feed. Im going to play with this setting now. Thank you!!!!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help!

    • @legimlugero
      @legimlugero 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      just got a Space Jam New Legacy shirt with a big print on the front and it has a very plastic feel. 😞😞😞

  • @litoromero3309
    @litoromero3309 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What brand of ink do u use cause in your videos looks like u have very vibrant colors and I would like to try the ink that u use

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      I use Dtf superstore inks

  • @Doctaj54
    @Doctaj54 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks.
    Are there settings still working?

  • @louradezign
    @louradezign ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It is possible for you to help me get the Audley driver for Cadlink? I can't find it anywhere! The tech guy who install my Audley need those drivers in order to substitute Maintop... Cheers from Portugal!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You just need the Audley’s IP address. You can grab that from the printer.

  • @freddyacosta2358
    @freddyacosta2358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello. my epson xp15000 is converted to DTF and using AcroRip11. It was printing fine. All of a sudden the beginning of the printing turns out stretched. I printed an image just fine, then I wanted to print the same image again and that's when it started. Example. If I wanted to print a circular image, it would come out like an egg/oval shape. I have uninstalled the software and installed it, and still keeps printing like that. Any idea of what could be? Thank you.

  • @123mjolie
    @123mjolie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jerald!! First time I ever was hungry watching one of your videos!!!
    Thx Brother!!

  • @18primo
    @18primo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi nice video, sorry a quick question if you don't mind, I saw you use cadlink and i want to ask you on mine my colors are not coming out too dark even if I move the color adjustment to the end that I think is 20, do you know what it could be?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to ask your ink and/or printer supplier for an ICC profile. This tells your rip software how to print the colors. You can also get one custom made

    • @18primo
      @18primo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio thank you, I appreciate it

  • @MsChaosDancer
    @MsChaosDancer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any advice for the customer who received the shirt with a thick plastic feel? Should I wash it or try to return it?
    All of my searches yield information for the printer. Thanks in advance.

  • @flaviosouza5709
    @flaviosouza5709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Brother, does your Audley let you do 2 white passes? In other words, can you do 200% white for a nice and vibrant print?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! We don't have 200% printing, but 100% white is for 6-passes.

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just saw a Cadlink RIP software update so I thought I'd come back and give you a better reply. With the RIP I have, white only passes once so the % max white is the same throughout the image except for when the ink underneath is black. In Cadlink DF v.11, you can now adjust highlight white so that you can make it 100% highlight white despite your white UB settings. They made this to mimic the white passes.

    • @flaviosouza5709
      @flaviosouza5709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@merchstudio I really appreciate your response! I have been looking strongly into getting an Audley printer and I was wondering if it would have the same options my STS Mutoh rip has. I can get really bright whites but only with multiple passes, which takes forever. They did a good job with the rip but the printer sucks and you can only buy inks from them (smart chip cards) and they charge you an arm and a leg for it.

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flaviosouza5709 Oh dang! I'm pretty happy with the amount of white I get but Cadlink Rip v11 will definitely change the game once it's stable. Printer's pretty flexible from an ink standpoint, but some inks can cause clogging more than others.

  • @BoxCarRacer808
    @BoxCarRacer808 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Genuine question: what is the point of putting a white underbase under black? I run 0white under black and it’s real soft

  • @TheBloodPoolKid
    @TheBloodPoolKid ปีที่แล้ว

    Who did you switch to for powder supplier?

  • @neilbryansanchez
    @neilbryansanchez ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just got my small Audley printer less than a month ago. Have lots to learn and discover my wife and I Would love to learn more from you guys. Hope we could connect sometime .

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      sure! where are you located?

  • @DavidinTexas
    @DavidinTexas หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a consumer, I bough a Great wonderful designed shirt, I haven't found anything on How to > Soften up the existing Plastic shirt?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Halftone in photoshop will soften it. DTF Superstore has a great yt video on it

  • @nikitaharry318
    @nikitaharry318 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello what software are you using for your orders : printing and shipping?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use cadlink and printexp for printing. Shopify for orders and shipping

  • @410hudson
    @410hudson ปีที่แล้ว

    What flood level do you use on cadlink?

  • @nikittyworkshop
    @nikittyworkshop ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing all sides of your business. Yes are 100% correct, if it wasn't hard then everyone would do it.

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the kind words! :)

  • @Jordan8aOchoaaustint
    @Jordan8aOchoaaustint ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So 60/30 for the paint settings ?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, those are our current max white% and white under black% in Cadlink Digital Factory 10.

  • @adamratliff3590
    @adamratliff3590 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is less white better for feel or does that make it more plastic feel

  • @EL-np2tn
    @EL-np2tn ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day Sir loved the Vid and the adjustments you made, I would like to ask, do you use more percentage spot for black shirts? like 90% spot? or is it too much?

  • @assanbdullah
    @assanbdullah ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello
    How are you
    I would like to buy a DTF printer, but I am confused about any company, and I do not understand much about the printer. What do you advise me?

  • @RhyBeats
    @RhyBeats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been adjusting the settings in my printer also. I’m at 75% white, which I think it’s too much. I’ll try the settings the you posted. Great video!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes, sir! it really depends on the printer. We had to bring it down to 60% when we changed the printheads but we constantly need to make adjustments to keep the quality.

  • @shegar68
    @shegar68 ปีที่แล้ว

    First thank you for your videos. I have a DTF and don't like it too much when I print a SOLID transfer, It does feel plasticky. I like it better for printing fonts and no one solid piece. I have tried different settings. Any other ideas to make it feel softer? Thank you

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can knock out a color and try different film, ink and adhesive powder. Some powders have bigger particle sizes than others.

    • @shegar68
      @shegar68 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@merchstudio You are the Man. Thank you for your time and effort to replying every question.

    • @FitnessDeals-e6t
      @FitnessDeals-e6t ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio What powder do you recommend? The smallest particle size?

    • @KJLu-t8n
      @KJLu-t8n ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there is a new technology coming up with great soft and breathable! no more plasticky!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KJLu-t8n Ooh, Ink technology? I'm so excited!!!

  • @ponchotj1904
    @ponchotj1904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi,
    I am new to DTF transfers. I have bought different designs from different providers mostly from Etsy but I have not transferred the designs yet. However, I have also bought from My Crafty Store and I transferred a couple of their designs not sure how they should feel but to me feel a bit plasticky! Do you have a video where you can show the difference or how dtf transfers should feel to the touch.
    Thank you!
    Ps. I just ordered from your store:)

  • @vividarts9787
    @vividarts9787 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you sell the transfers, I need some for my business ?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      We do! www.merchstudio.co

    • @vividarts9787
      @vividarts9787 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just check your website, is it possible to get my own design print on a gang sheet because I am not see the option

  • @ironoakprintco.2892
    @ironoakprintco.2892 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the content, thanks for all the information you share! Do you have a preferred DTF film?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We used to use DTF Superstore film but we have proprietary film now.

  • @arrowheadink4267
    @arrowheadink4267 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I put a piece of canvas over the design and press for like 3-4 seconds and it feels alot better.

  • @leviteapparel
    @leviteapparel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work 👏🏿

  • @Alex-ds4li
    @Alex-ds4li ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everyone wants to do DTF shit... Until it's time to do DTF shit... Good job & great customer service!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s definitely a lot of factors to deal with in dtf and “dtf shit” is the most appropriate phrase for all of it. 😁😁😁

  • @printpire
    @printpire ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What camera and lens do you use. Your video quality are insanely good lol. Also do you shoot regular or logs

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just use a Sony ZV-1 and sometimes a Canon m50 for B-roll. I shoot everything Auto?

    • @berlinivan5062
      @berlinivan5062 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio what lense do you use and do you color correct yourself or do you have someone who does ?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@berlinivan5062 the sony zv-1 has a built in 20mm lens that has digital zoom and an aperture of 1.8-2.8, i think. no color correction done. It does everything itself. For B Roll, I use the Canon m50 ii with a 50mm prime lens set somewhere between 1.8 - 2.8. I'm not well versed in cameras.

  • @jonjongalido1656
    @jonjongalido1656 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello po sir, kapag mababa po ba white percentage, may epekto po ba yun sa durability ng output sa shirt? Like mabilis matanggal?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hindi naman po. Mostly, dinadageag po yung white UB para may dikitan ang adhesive at para maretain ang vibrancy ng colored inks.

    • @jonjongalido1656
      @jonjongalido1656 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ibig sbhin po, 100% vs 60% UB white same durability but different in vibrancy. Mas vibrant po yung mataas na percentage compare sa mas mababa?..
      And question ko lang po, ano po set value heat ng front heater and top heater at conveyor speed nyo sa dryer machine

  • @donnierearden8334
    @donnierearden8334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there an option where I can purchase a sample print from your shop & if so, what’s your contact information

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Please email me and I’ll send you samples. jerald@merchstudio.co

  • @elegant_edits
    @elegant_edits ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your approach to content creation and printing. Wishing you much success to your channel and I'll be watching closely!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you!!! Thank you for the support!

  • @lhaaq
    @lhaaq ปีที่แล้ว

    pag halftone kaya sir okay?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, mas ok pag halftone.

  • @Benshafran
    @Benshafran 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't have a printer for DTF yet, but I don't understand what the printer settings mean
    full color prints 60% max ink
    30% white under black
    Can you explain more or can I just send it to the DTF printing outlet to set my print results as you suggested

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello. Each DTF printer owner has their own proprietary ink % settings so I recommend getting samples from DTF printing outlets so you can determine which provider to go with.

  • @catchthetruck6173
    @catchthetruck6173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we need a Torcheeeeez! lol

  • @SonyKaye
    @SonyKaye ปีที่แล้ว

    I took my white ink down to 68% changed film and powder but nothing worked for me

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s your ink, film and rip software?

    • @SonyKaye
      @SonyKaye ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio I have an L1800 small printer, using lotsa ink and goodie film matte

    • @SonyKaye
      @SonyKaye ปีที่แล้ว

      Epson L1800, Goodiez, lotsa

  • @DTFGANGTV
    @DTFGANGTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well this video addressed my biggest fears! Thank you!

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry! Let me know how I can help.

    • @DTFGANGTV
      @DTFGANGTV ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio keep putting out videos! You guys are helping waaaaay more than you can possibly know. Showing your problems and how you resolve them is priceless.

  • @mcuse5478
    @mcuse5478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos but I get nauseous with all the movement 😢

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wo sorry. Working on that. I’m new to all this.

  • @jostshx8899
    @jostshx8899 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yooooooooo first !1111!!!!

  • @MrEarnxtracash
    @MrEarnxtracash ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate cadlink

    • @graphicalsolutions1899
      @graphicalsolutions1899 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why? what would be a good alternative?

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not perfect but it's the best one that I know of right now. Any suggestions?

    • @MrEarnxtracash
      @MrEarnxtracash ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flexi, maintop and creating your own ICCs, etc.

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrEarnxtracash I've used Maintop some but I haven't used Flexi yet. Also, we create our own ICC on Cadlink using the Nix Mini. Sadly, we had to buy the Nix plugin, which makes Cadlink even more expensive than it already is. How's ICC creation on Flexi?

    • @MrEarnxtracash
      @MrEarnxtracash ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio it’s done with swatches, but you can make your own ICCs, even with maintop and the mini as well I believe.
      The only part that sucks is flexi costs like 30 a month now I think. I use maintop for my DTF and Sublimation printers. You have an Audley as I have two, and their ICCs are pretty sharp lately.
      I deal directly with Audley and I work with their support team and they fix any color issues that arise. I tried cadlink with these machines and their support team didn’t have any idea how to get these printers working with their RIP which stopped me from upgrading to DTF wide format.
      Another thing I noticed is that users that use cadlink with senyang head/main boards tend to have issues… another reason why I stick with maintop

  • @vladimirpetrovic3541
    @vladimirpetrovic3541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man, your videos are awesome. Thanks for such detailed analysis of all aspects of DTF printing. I am about to purchase a DTF printer and a UV printer as well. I researched suppliers from China and I am a little unsure about my final decision. Can you give me some advice about Audley and a few other suppliers I am comparing? I can give you my email address.

  • @hardrealitymedia7327
    @hardrealitymedia7327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They want to feel that screen printing quality show them the halftoned version🫡🫡🫡

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so excited to test it out, brother!

    • @blackdeath5134
      @blackdeath5134 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      After curing the print with a heat press, it will still have that plastic feel, no matter the halftones

    • @merchstudio
      @merchstudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackdeath5134 Try our transfers, my friend. We send free samples. You might be surprised.

    • @blackdeath5134
      @blackdeath5134 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@merchstudio I'd love to, but I'm in Germany :)