Which DTF station printer is right for you & your business?

DTF Station printers are New Zealand's leading DTF printer for custom apparel and printing businesses. They offer roll-to-roll DTF solutions with varying capabilities to suit different scales—from startups and home-based operations to high-volume commercial print shops.

Choosing the right one depends on factors like:

• Your expected daily/weekly production volume (e.g., number of shirts or prints).
• Available space (desktop/compact vs. larger industrial setups).
• Budget (entry-level models are more affordable; higher-end ones offer better speed and durability).
• Print size needs (A4/small vs. A3+/33cm vs. wider 45cm to 60cm).
• Desired speed and quality (single vs. dual/multi printheads, higher-end heads like i3200 for premium results).

Here's a breakdown of the main Prestige Series categories and models, based on DTF Station's lineup:

Beginner & Small-Scale Businesses (Low to Moderate Volume, Compact Setup)

These are ideal for startups, home/garage operations, side hustles, or small shops testing DTF or handling <100-150 prints/day. They're affordable, easy to use, and space-efficient.

• Prestige R2 Pro Series 
  • Dual Epson i1600 heads (faster/more reliable); up to 4m2/hour; ~180 pieces/day.
  • 4 Colour CMYK printing
  • Desktop roll-to-roll, high-demand focused.
  • Print width: Up to 33cm.
  • Excellent for efficiency in limited space.

Best if: You're starting out or growing beyond beginner stage, need speed/reliability for consistent orders, but don't require ultra-wide prints.

Intermediate & Growing Businesses (Medium Volume, Scaling Up)

For established small-to-medium businesses needing efficiency, faster turnaround, and higher daily output (e.g., 150-300+ pieces/day) while staying relatively compact.

9 Colour XL2 Pro for more accurate colour matching and faster speed

• Prestige L2 & XL2 Pro Series
  • Larger/industrial-grade with dual printheads
  • XL2 Pro is now 9 colour CMYK RGBO printing for more accurate colour matching
  • Print widths: 45cm to 60 cm (wider rolls for bigger designs or more items per run).
  • Speeds/examples:
    • L2 (dual i3200): 6.5m2/hour; 300-400 pieces/day.
    • L2 is high speed 4 colour CMYK printing
    • XL2 Pro (i3200): 4.8m2/hour; 200-300 pieces/day.
    • XL2 Pro is 9 colour CMYK RGBO printing

Best if you're growing beyond beginner stage, need a higher speed and good reliability for consistent orders, but require wider prints.

Expert & High-Volume/Commercial Businesses (Large Scale, Premium Production)

For professional print shops or high-demand environments needing maximum output (300-1000+ pieces/day), wider formats, and top-tier quality/durability.

9 Colour XL3 has more accurate colour matching and faster speed.

• Prestige XL3 & XL4 Series
  • Larger/industrial-grade with triple/quad printheads 
  • Print widths: 60cm (wider rolls for bigger designs or more items per run).
  • Speeds/examples:
    • XL3 (triple i3200): up to 6.6m2 sq ft/hour; 300-450 pieces/day.
    • XL3 is 9 colour CMYK RGBO printing for more accurate colour matching
    • XL4 (quad i3200): Up to 13.9m2/hour; ~1000 pieces/day.
    • XL4 is high speed 4 colour CMYK printing
  • Compact relative to performance but require more space/power.

Best if high-volume production, need wide-format versatility (e.g., hoodies, banners), prioritize speed and colour matching for commercial success.

Quick Recommendation Guide:

• Starting out / low budget / small space / 100 prints/day → Prestige R2 Pro
• Growing or established business / medium-high volume / wider prints needed / 200-400 prints/day → Prestige L2 or XL2 Pro series.
• Large-scale commercial / max productivity → Prestige XL3/XL4 or higher-end variants.

These can come as part of complete systems (printer + shaker/dryer/powder unit like Miro or L series) for full DTF workflow. Consider your production goals, space, and total setup costs (ink, film, powder, heat press).

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