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What are midtones?
Midtones are simply the tonal value between your darkest and lightest areas of an image. If there isn’t a significant…
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How can printers become more efficient with DTG printing?
Specific areas that you can learn to become more efficient are art, pretreating, printing, and packaging. Increasing efficiency goes straight to…
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What kind of pressure do printers want to use when curing DTG-printed shirts?
When curing shirts, you want less pressing pressure for the moisture to be released. If you trap the moisture, then…
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Why is my DTG print fading with washes?
When it comes to colors fading with DTG, it will depend on the situation. When printing on light and dark…
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Can I use any DTG ink in any DTG printer?
Inks are developed specifically for certain types of print heads, so swapping any ink with any printer could cause expensive…
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How does contract DTG printing differ from other contract printing services?
The main differences with contract DTG printing are the amount of time needed to print and the higher cost of…
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What are some advanced printing techniques DTG printers can employ?
Advanced printing techniques using a DTG printer are all about trial and error. As you continue to use a DTG…
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What makes a good add-on to accompany a direct-to-garment order?
Most ColDesi customers have already discovered this, but one of the best things you can offer as an add-on to…
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How do I begin to build a price list for my DTG offerings?
Just like any other industry, pricing products is one of the keys to your business’ success. There’s one piece of…
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How can I ensure a proper Pantone color match when direct-to-garment printing?
One of the simplest and most effective methods for matching a Pantone color using a DTG printer is to create…
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How can a distressed look be created using direct-to-garment printing?
There are several ways to create a distressed or worn look when using direct-to-garment (D2) printing, but for more of…
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What does a typical direct-to-garment printer maintenance routine look like?
Maintenance is the key to consistency when using direct-to-garment (D2) printers. Maintenance will vary slightly between printers on the market,…
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What needs to be kept top of mind when shopping for a direct-to-garment printer?
With various direct-to-garment (D2) printers available on the market, no one system fits the needs of everyone so understanding your…
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Is a white background always necessary for vibrant D2 prints?
The first thing to understand while printing with a D2 system is when and when not to use white ink.…
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What are some RIP software features the average user might not know about?
Most RIP software today has been simplified to import your art, choose a predefined setting for your garment, and then…
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How can shops ensure the D2 printing process runs smoothly?
Outside of any training you receive from the equipment manufacturer/distributor, trial and error is the key to success in D2…
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