Does DTF printing require a lot of printer maintenance?
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DTF printing still requires the same maintenance that DTG needs. Just not as often. DTG ink does not clog up as bad and when clogs do happen, they are a lot easier to clean. DTF white ink still separates and will need a daily shake. Best form of maintenance is regular printing. If you print every 2 days, all you will need to do is shake the ink and run an automatic printhead clean before printing.
How much powder and ink does a DTF printer consume for printing one square meter?
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Printing one square meter consumes about 3 grams of powder and 20g of ink (all colors)
Can it be mixed with ink from other manufacturers?
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Inks from different manufacturers cannot be mixed and need to be cleaned with special cleaning fluid or pure water