If you are planning to purchase a DTF printer to start your journey to profitability, you may compare various brands and come across multiple DTF printer suppliers, receiving a large number of offers. At this point, you will notice that even for the same 60cm wide DTF printer, different suppliers may offer vastly different prices, sometimes as much as $5,000 apart. Prices that are too high or too low can make your decision more difficult. At the end of this article, I will explain why such a large price gap can appear for 60cm wide DTF printers.
1. The first is the components of the printer itself.
Stable and high-quality DTF printers must use reliable mechanical parts. Different brands of DTF printers use different mechanical parts.
For example, the XinFlying DTF printer comes standard with the Epson I3200-A1 printhead, while other brands in the market may use the Epson XP600 printhead. The XP600 printhead is known to have significantly shorter lifespan and lower printing accuracy compared to the I3200.
The price difference between the XP600 printhead and the I3200 printhead is approximately $700. If you are buying a dual-head printer, the cost difference increases to around $1,400.
Secondly, the control board of the printer plays an important role. Different manufacturers use different brands of control boards. KEDITEC DTF printers are equipped with a Hoson control board, which has a longer lifespan and brighter colors compared to unknown brands on the market.
In addition to the print head and control board, the printer’s THK rails, motors, and steel frames can also affect the print quality and overall price of the machine.
2. Brand after-sales service
Many DTF printer suppliers offer low prices solely for sales purposes and do not provide any pre-sales or after-sales support.
When your printer encounters problems and you seek their help, they may refuse to provide assistance or charge additional fees.
This is usually because they lack the funds to build a comprehensive after-sales technical team to support customers. Therefore, before making a purchase, please be sure to inquire about the strength of their after-sales team.
Some DTF printer suppliers, such as Keditec, have a dedicated 30 person after-sales technical team that can help customers solve any problems 24/7.
