Full Color Sticker Printer:
ColDesi UV/DTF 24H3R
Looking for an all-in-one printer?
If so, you’ll want to hear about our newest ColDesi 24H3R UV/DTF printer!
Yes, you read that right, a multi-purpose UV (ultraviolet) direct-to-film printer that combines the strengths of both UV and DTF technologies!
This article tells you what it is, how it works, and what you can do with it!
So, by the time you finish reading this page, you will have at least a basic understanding of it.
Having said that, let’s carry out this plan.
Understanding the Basics:
What's UV DTF & How Does It Work?
Let’s imagine you’re blindfolded, and you’ve never seen or heard of this piece of equipment before. You have absolutely no idea what it is. So, the first thing you’d naturally ask is: what is it, and how does it work?
Well, let’s roll up our sleeves and try to unpack those two questions, shall we?
The model name 24H3R UV/DTF, gets its name from three main features: number 24 for its 24-inch width, H3 indicating it’s a 3-head printer, and the R at the end telling us that it’s a roll-fed UV printer.
The UV stands for ultraviolet light and is one of the key components in this printer. Finally, the DTF stands for direct-to-film, which means it prints designs directly onto a transfer film instead of on the final product.
The way it works is rather simple: one print head lays down the white ink onto a roll of film (typically a clear carrier sheet that’s later removed), another print head applies the color ink, and the third print head applies the overprint varnish.
Once the ink is printed on the film, it is immediately cured with a UV LED lamp.
Finally, the last step is automatic lamination, which adds incredible durability and provides protection for the decals.
And that’s essentially how the entire printing process works with 24H3R.
Next, let’s look at some of the practical applications: what can you use a DTF printer for, what items can you customize with it, and how?
You might have also thought about the question in the headline above, and that’s the kind of question that can have lots of answers!
You see, the uses and applications of the ColDesi UV 24H3R printer are in the hundreds, if not thousands. And that’s no exaggeration!
Compared to other technologies, UV/DTF transfers—often referred to as UV/DTF decals or stickers—can be applied to a wide variety of hard surfaces. This includes flat and uneven surfaces, cylindrical or conical shapes, arcs, concave areas, and other irregular forms.
Now, think about all the everyday items you could potentially embellish. Here are just a few examples of some of the top 5 or 10 desirable products or applications out there.
- Tumblers (Even unique shapes)
- Equipment/Machine Branding
- Glass/Plastic Housing/Covers
- Post-production Labeling
- Automotive Customization
- Glass/Ceramic Ornaments
- Mugs, glasses, kitchenware
- Awards & Trophies
- Highlighters
- Signage
- + More
And that’s just a small sample of what you can do.
Take a moment to think about it and see what ideas you can come up with!
Other items that come to mind include office supplies, gadgets, phone cases, toolboxes, and containers. Alternatively, you can store these transfers for later use or sell them as-is to other decorators.
Of course, there are more, but this should be enough to get you started!
How Is UV DTF Printing Different from
Standard DTF or UV Printing?
At this point, you might be thinking ‘’How is UV DTF printing different from standard DTF or UV printing?’’
To that, we have a short answer and a long one. The short version is that with this new technology, transfers can be completed in just minutes. Plus, it gives decorators the versatility to apply transfers to a wide range of everyday items, substrates, and shapes.
For those interested in the longer explanation, the secret lies in the combination of advanced UV LED curing and direct-to-film technology.
This blend offers the best of both worlds. DTF technology allows for printing vibrant, full-color, highly durable, high-resolution images on film, while UV LED lamps rapidly cure and dry the printed ink.
When combined, these technologies create a new printing process that’s incredibly efficient, productive, cost-effective, and low-maintenance.
That’s what sets UV DTF printing apart from any other printing method. It stands in a league of its own.
For a more in-depth look at the differences (and similarities) between UV printing & UV DTF, read this article.
Where to Buy a UV DTF Printer?
If you’ve read this far, you’re probably interested in purchasing a ColDesi 24H3R UV/DTF printer for yourself.
But where and how to do so?
You can buy one directly from our site for the price of $19,995, as of the date this article was published.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, call our office at 855-201-9185 or live chat with one of our pros!
See you on the other side!
