DTF Like a Pro Workshop : Direct to Film printing One day in Atlanta

DTF Printing Like a Pro Workshop

This is NOT a Seminar with 40 or 50 people but an intensive in person Workshop and is strictly limited to 8 people per class to assure quality training. Class is from 9 am to 4 pm and includes continental breakfast, snacks, drinks and lunch.

DTF Like a Pro is a professional direct to film workshop being held in Atlanta at the Highest-reviewed training center in the USA. Over 1,000 Five star reviews for our apparel decorating classes with thousands of students trained from most of the states in the USA. In addition, we have had students travel from as far as Austria, Trinidad and Canada to attend our classes. And we are excited to bring the same level of detailed hands on training to our DTF like a Pro hands on workshops.

No boring lecturers as a member of Mensa, instructor is a firm believer in Einstein's philosophy "If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, then you don't fully understand it yourself" We make learning simple, engaging and fun! Laughing while Learning is our goal!

We are excited to offer this in person workshop to give you the experience and skill set to make it possible to master the fundamentals that will allow you not only to create DTF transfers but to create professional quality prints that will stand toe to toe with the top printers in the industry.

Classes continually sell out and we have to turn people away. All tickets are Non-Refundable, for emergencies you can reschedule ONE time to a future date.

As you get started with DTF printing for the first time, training is the key to getting up and running quickly. While resources are available on Facebook, Google, and Youtube; that information is scattered and can be conflicting, or outdated. After investing a significant amount of money into your new print operation, you will want to quickly master the equipment so that you can focus on growing your business. The last thing you want to do is let your equipment sit unused or become a source of frustration as you burn thru profits as you struggle to get great results.

• Intensive In-Person Training
• Steps to producing softer, more attractive DTF transfers
• In-depth settings to control and eliminate white peaking out around your image
• Variables and how to control to minimize misprints
• Discover the strengths and limitations of DTF technology
• Shop setup
• Software training and insights
• Equipment maintenance
• General troubleshooting
•  Q&A session
• Plus so much more
  

Demo Equipment 

Hands-on Demo model used in class

• DTF Station R2 Pro DTF Printer
• Miro 13 Shaker & Dryer

Overview printer for watching and discussing

• DTF Station XL 3 24" 9 color high production printer
• Siesmo L24 Shaker & Dryer
• Air Purifier L2

Introduction to DTF

• Ink Selection
• Understanding difference in media’s
• Color Gamut and printer selection

Setting Up Printer

• Controlling our environment
• Installing inks
• Charging printheads
• Loading media
• Nozzle cleaning
• Calibrating Printheads
• Test printing
• Printer Maintenance 

Dryer / Shaker Operation

• Dryer introduction
• Dryer operation
• Dryer Settings
• Dryer Maintenance

 RIP Software

• Setting up your print queue
• Basic RIP Settings
• Advanced RIP settings (may not be available with all printers on the market)
• Using RIP features to print
• Using RIP features to edit design
• Managing RIP software to streamline production  

Post Print Production

• Applying your DTF transfers
• Printing a color card for accurate reproductions
• Storage
• Troubleshooting common print problems

WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA and use Protective Equipment (including masks and gloves) when working with specialty printing and curing products and processes (including DTF, DTG, UV etc.) as fumes and processes may be hazardous. We highly recommend the use of a fume extractor when working with DTF powder in addition to good ventilation and filtration in your work area. The use of all specialty ink printing equipment and supplies such as inks, chemicals, powders etc. are at the sole risk of the user. Specialty inks and film require a good humidity and temperature environment (55% - 75% humidity, and 75° to 80°F) to minimize risk of ink clogs and film buckling.