How good are dtp's?

identity

Hi,
Are DTP's cost effective. I know nothing of them. Is the old way of screenprinting going in this direction or is the cost to produce or the speed of production inhibitive with DTP's still.

kepps28

Im not sure if you are talking DTG or there is something new out there that are DTP's haven't heard of them. If it is the DTG you are talking about then I would say yes the DTG is a great way to go. The prints are vibrant, long lasting, and you can print on lights and darks (darks with a pretreatment) There are a few out there for sale which can save you a good chunk of cash, from buying new. Good luck in your hunt. Karen

Dov Meyers

I read your reply to identity and think they want to know the actual cost per print. Have you personally worked out the cost for printing lets say a letter size print 60% coverage onto a white and dark garment and which DTG model did you use. This will be interesting information. Thanks

kepps28

PRODUCTION RATES / INK COSTS WITH DTG KIOSK Size (inches) Resolution (DPI) Speed

Single Pass
Speed

Double Pass*
Ink Cost

Single Pass
Ink Cost

Single Pass*
These are the charts for the dtg printer I have. This came from the company

5 x 5 in. 360 dpi 20 seconds 50 seconds 5 cents 10 cents
5 x 5 in. 720 dpi 35 seconds 80 seconds 6 cents 13 cents
11.5 x 11. 5 in. 360 dpi 56 seconds 120 seconds 8 cents 16 cents
11.5 x 11. 5 in. 720 dpi 102 seconds 212 seconds 11 cents 21 cents
11.5 x 16 in. 360 dpi 135 seconds 212 seconds 11 cents 21 cents
11.5 x 16 in. 720 dpi 212 seconds 280 seconds 17 cents 33 cents
Hope this helps. Karen