DTF printers are commonly used in the clothing, footwear, and bag industries. Some clients seeking to invest in the apparel industry have inquired about our equipment. I usually recommend DTF printing. Common DTF models include A4 desktop DTF, 30 DTF, and 70 DTF. So how do we choose the right model? Below, we’ll provide a detailed comparison and analysis from some professional perspectives.
A4 desktop DTF, 30 DTF, and 70 DTF (usually referring to DTF printers with a printing width of 30cm and 70cm), their selection mainly depends on your business type, customer needs, print volume, and budget.
The common features of a4 desktop dtf & a3 dtf: The maximum printable width is 33cm, and both can print 30cm*100m DTF film in rolls. Both can be equipped with an automatic powder shaking and drying machine.
- Equipped with 1 printhead
- Print A3/A4 sized DTF film in sheets and 30cm x 100m rolls
- Small size, low cost, simple operation
- Suitable for beginners to print samples and small batch customization
- Price at $800-$1500
- Equipped with 2 printheads
- Fast printing speed, suitable for continuous production
- Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and e-commerce stores
- More stable performance
- Price at $2000-$4000
- Equipped with 2 or 4 i3200 / xp600/ 1600 printheads，High printing speed，the maximum printable width is about 75cm
- The daily output can reach 500+ pieces, suitable for batch/OEM clothing factories/foreign trade order merchants
- Price at 5000–8000 USD
In short, customers choose the model according to their actual needs.
| Requirement Type | Recommended models | Remark |
| Want to enter the market at a low cost | ✅ A4 Desktop DTF | Small business, personalized gifts, T-shirt samples |
| already have stable orders and want to improve efficiency | ✅ 30 Desktop DTF | Taking into account both production capacity and flexibility, it can handle e-commerce batches |
| Undertake factory/wholesale orders | ✅ 70 DTF | High productivity, support for multi-image imposition printing |
