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Hello everyone,

I was looking to purchase a DTG printer. I know nothing about it, but from the videos I watched on youtube, it seems very simple. Anyway... Here's the printer I was looking into eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
Does anyone know if this is a good one?
Also, I've read a lot about that DTG has bad washing results, I really want to purchase a printer, but i'm afraid to spend that much money on something that will wash off. I've also read about ''pretreatment,'' what does that mean? And I know DTG requires a heat press, which I have, but how do you know exactly how long you have to press the shirt/what temperature/pressure?
As you can tell, i'm very new to this, so any help is greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks a lot!
Cory
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coreyleibz said:
Hello everyone,

I was looking to purchase a DTG printer. I know nothing about it, but from the videos I watched on youtube, it seems very simple. Anyway... Here's the printer I was looking into eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
Does anyone know if this is a good one?
Also, I've read a lot about that DTG has bad washing results, I really want to purchase a printer, but i'm afraid to spend that much money on something that will wash off. I've also read about ''pretreatment,'' what does that mean? And I know DTG requires a heat press, which I have, but how do you know exactly how long you have to press the shirt/what temperature/pressure?
As you can tell, i'm very new to this, so any help is greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks a lot!
Cory
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It all depends on your requirements etc. The MOST important thing with DTG is the support network, both from manufacturer, distributor and also forums. We researched for 6 months before deciding on our Anajet MP5, happy so far! (after 2 weeks of use). There is a forum on here under DTG printing about pretreatment, basically it puts a layer on the shirt (via spray gun usually), that bonds the white ink to the fibres of the shirt. Good luck!
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