Width is the first decision in DTF, and it decides most of the others: speed, floor space, power and price. Here is how the two common sizes compare, using our two Epson i3200 lines as the example.
Side by side
| 12-inch: PH-DTF302 | 24-inch: PH-DTF602 | |
|---|---|---|
| Print width | 11.8 in | 23.6 in |
| Printheads | 2 × Epson i3200-A1 | 2 × Epson i3200-A1 |
| Speed, 4 pass | 75 ft²/h | 150 ft²/h |
| Powder shaker | Included | Included |
| Power | 1,000 W printer, 1,250 W shaker, 220 V | 1,400 W printer, 4,300 W shaker, 220 V |
| Weight | 258 + 262 lb | 434 + 527 lb |
| Delivered price | $8,490 | $11,490 |
Who the 12-inch printer suits
The PH-DTF302 suits an apparel brand, an embroidery or screen shop adding DTF, or a business printing its own merch. A full-front design (around 11 × 14 in) fits on 12-inch film, and at 75 ft² an hour it prints more transfers than one person can press.
Who the 24-inch printer suits
The PH-DTF602 is the machine for shops that sell gang sheets by the foot, run more than one heat press, or print oversize backs. It prints twice the area per hour, and its larger shaker cures at that speed.
Three questions that decide it
- Will you sell transfers to other businesses? If yes, buy 24-inch. Gang sheet customers order by the linear foot on 22–24 inch film.
- How many prints a day? Up to a couple of hundred, 12-inch is enough. Beyond that, the 24-inch line saves hours every day.
- What power and space do you have? Both need 220V. The 24-inch shaker draws more and needs its own circuit; check before you order.
The short version
Print your own garments in modest volume: 12-inch. Sell transfers or run several presses: 24-inch. If you are unsure, use the chat on any page and tell us what you print. We will say which one fits, including when the smaller one is enough.
