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pattern, meaning there are no clogs in the spray lines, and lay
down the proper amount of solution for the shirt color on which
you are printing.
Let's examine the first part of the process: ensuring a good
spray pattern. Similar to ensuring a proper nozzle check on your
DTG printer, a pretreatment machine must be clean to avoid
clogs. Pretreatment solution acts like liquified Elmer's glue; if
it dries in a machine's lines, it will stick to everything and clog.
Never let that happen.
You can clean pretreatment-machine lines with a quart of
distilled water a 1/2 cup of Simple Green all-purpose cleaner.
This will break down the pretreatment buildup, allowing the
solution to flow freely. Don't take this step lightly. In addition to
cleaning the machine's lines, remember to remove the nozzles
and pretreatment-line filters and clean them regularly.
If you're frustrated with the less-than-optimal results you're
getting with your DTG printer, following the aforementioned
three steps should help make your prints more consistent and,
ultimately, lucrative.
Honestly evaluate your process and your equipment; if you
need a new printer, buy one. If you're using shirts made of COE
cotton, switch to the ring-spun variety. If you're experiencing
pretreatment problems, make sure you clean your machine's lines.
DTG printing is in extremely high demand; give the people
what they want and make money while doing it.
John LeDrew is the DTG director for Melco Intl. He has worked professionally in
garment decoration since 2006, managing accounts and overseeing production
for some of the world's largest brands and retailers. For more information or to
comment on this article, contact John via LinkedIn.
Reducing pretreatment concentrate and
speeding up the spray application can reduce
the likelihood of stained garments.
You must regularly perform preventative
and scheduled maintenance on your DTG
printer to ensure consistent, quality results.
Reducing pretreatment concentrate and
speeding up the spray application can reduce
the likelihood of stained garments.
In addition to cleaning
the machine's lines,
remember to remove
the nozzles and
pretreatment-line filters
and clean them regularly.
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Impressions - January/February 2021
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Talking Trends: Tees: Still Comfy & Classic
Breakdown: Multimedia Embroidery on a T-Shirt
Talking Trends: Checking All the Boxes
Tunes & Tees: A Perfect Match
Impressions Awards: Bonus Edition
The Nuts & Bolts of Hybrid Printing
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Direct-To-Garment
Ad Index/Classifieds
On Design
Impressions - January/February 2021 - CT1
Impressions - January/February 2021 - CT2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Impressions - January/February 2021
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Cover2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 1
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 3
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 4
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 5
Impressions - January/February 2021 - First Impressions
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 7
Impressions - January/February 2021 - From the Show Director
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 9
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Overheard
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 11
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 12
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H1
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H3
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H4
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H5
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H6
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H7
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H8
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H9
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H10
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Impressions - January/February 2021 - H12
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H13
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H14
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H15
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H16
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 13
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 13A
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 13B
Impressions - January/February 2021 - First Look
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Expo Scene
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Talking Trends: Tees: Still Comfy & Classic
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 17
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 18
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 19
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Breakdown: Multimedia Embroidery on a T-Shirt
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 21
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Talking Trends: Checking All the Boxes
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 23
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 24
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 25
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Tunes & Tees: A Perfect Match
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 27
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Impressions Awards: Bonus Edition
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 29
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 30
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 31
Impressions - January/February 2021 - The Nuts & Bolts of Hybrid Printing
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 33
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 34
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 35
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Shop Talk
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Impressions - January/February 2021 - Embroidery Production
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Impressions - January/February 2021 - 40
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Screen Printing Production
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Impressions - January/February 2021 - 43
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Direct-To-Garment
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