FAQ

Platonink provides a range of high-quality DTF and UV DTF printers suitable for home users, garment decorators, print shops, and production facilities. This includes compact home-use models as well as multi-head systems (2-Head, 4-Head, and 5-Head) designed for various production levels — from home-based startups to high-volume operations.

  • Platonink DTF Printers are optimized for printing direct-to-film transfers using CMYK + White inks, ideal for fabric transfers on cotton, polyester, and blends.
  • Platonink UV DTF Printers include automatic UV curing and additional varnish capability, producing transfers with enhanced durability and hard surface effects.

Platonink machines come with 2, 3, 4, or 5 Epson i3200-A1 (or equivalent) printheads, giving you options from entry-level setups to high throughput production systems. Larger head counts enable wider prints and faster output.

To complete your DTF workflow, you’ll need:

✅ DTF Films (Instant Peel, Hot Peel, Cold Peel, Glitter, Reflective, etc.)
✅ DTF Inks (CMYK + White)
✅ Hot Melt Adhesive Powder
✅ Heat Tape
✅ Teflon Sheet

…and other essential accessories.

Yes — Platonink offers a full range of machine parts and accessories, including:

🔹 Power supply units

🔹 Data cables & encoders

🔹 Dampers & ink filters

🔹 Capping stations

🔹 Epson printheads (e.g., i3200-A1) — perfect for maintenance or upgrades

These components help keep your machines running steadily and extend their service life.

DTF transfers created with Platonink printers can be pressed onto cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, canvas, and more, making them versatile for t-shirts, hoodies, bags, promotional pieces, and accessories.

Absolutely — all Platonink DTF printers support CMYK + White ink printing. This ensures bright, opaque results even on dark textiles. White ink is circulated automatically to prevent clogging and maintain consistent output.

Yes — every Platonink printer model from Cheetah DTF comes with training and support, so you can start printing confidently right away. Warranty coverage is also provided with most units.

Depending on the model and number of printheads, production speeds can vary. Higher-head machines (like 4-Head and 5-Head models) offer greater throughput and are ideal for medium to high-volume printing.

Platonink DTF printers, UV DTF printers, films, inks, and machine parts are available at Platonink’s online store — a full-service supplier for DTF equipment and materials.