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Old April 21st, 2008 Apr 21, 2008 10:43:14 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Question Digital Printing isnt DTG???

I though Digital Printing was a replaceable word for DTG. I found a place down the road that does digital but said they don't do DTG. I guess I am still clueless after doing all this HW
 
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Old April 21st, 2008 Apr 21, 2008 10:58:59 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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I though Digital Printing was a replaceable word for DTG. I found a place down the road that does digital but said they don't do DTG. I guess I am still clueless after doing all this HW
I don't think it's "universal".

Sometimes it means DTG.

Sometimes people use "digital printing" to mean heat transfers like inkjet transfers or dye sublimation.

It's one of those euphemisms that really doesn't clarify the exact type of printing.

If you're looking for DTG, you should specifically ask about/search for DTG or Direct to Garment printing.

If you need dye sub or inkjet transfers, then you would need to look for that specifically.

"Digital printing" is too generic of a term. I think it's used by printers who are worried about confusing customers on the type of printing they do.

It also sounds fancier and more high tech than heat transfers or Direct to Garment printing.
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Old April 21st, 2008 Apr 21, 2008 11:02:36 AM -   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Digital Printing isnt DTG???

thanks a lot Rodney. I was so confused. I started rummaging though this site for an exp because I though I missed something. That makes me feel a lot better.
 
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Old April 25th, 2008 Apr 25, 2008 2:59:28 PM -   #4 (permalink)
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I don't think it's "universal".

Sometimes it means DTG.

Sometimes people use "digital printing" to mean heat transfers like inkjet transfers or dye sublimation.

It's one of those euphemisms that really doesn't clarify the exact type of printing.

If you're looking for DTG, you should specifically ask about/search for DTG or Direct to Garment printing.

If you need dye sub or inkjet transfers, then you would need to look for that specifically.

"Digital printing" is too generic of a term. I think it's used by printers who are worried about confusing customers on the type of printing they do.

It also sounds fancier and more high tech than heat transfers or Direct to Garment printing.
Thanks Rodney, Screen printing could be considered "direct to garment" ..... I here-by make a motion to, from now on call our process "ITG" for inkjet -to-garment or "CTD" for Computer-to-garment. Does anybody second this motion.....
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Default Re: Digital Printing isnt DTG???

DTG is also a brand name.
 
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Old April 27th, 2008 Apr 27, 2008 9:23:16 PM -   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Digital Printing isnt DTG???

Yep Fred is right DTG is the brand of my printer. and it is a direct to garment printer.
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Actually, DTG Digital is the brand of the printer.
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Default Re: Digital Printing isnt DTG???

Over here, Digital Printing was a shortcut to Digital Wide Format Printing. It's even specified in our lease contract with the mall.
 
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Default Re: Digital Printing isnt DTG???

I had a similsr conversation with a screen printer down the road. But I wanted her business so I let it go. She seemed to take it personally. Go figure.
 
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