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DTF printers that run a full shift, every shift.

Print on film, powder it, cure it, press it. DTF puts a full colour print on cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, leather and canvas with no screens and no minimum order.

Nexus 600 6H DTF printer and shaker
Nexus 600 6H printer with powder shaker

What is DTF printing?

DTF, or direct to film, is a garment printing process where the design is printed in CMYK plus white onto a PET film, coated with hot melt powder, cured, and then heat pressed onto the garment. Because there is no screen and no plate, a 1-piece order costs the same to set up as a 100-piece order. DTF works on cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, leather and canvas, which is why a unit with a mixed catalogue can cover most of it with one machine. The global direct to film printing market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 3.9 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research.

How DTF works

What are the 4 steps from artwork to garment?

STEP 1

Print on film

CMYK first, white behind it, straight onto PET film at 2400 DPI. No screen, no plate, no setup cost.

STEP 2

Powder

The shaker lays hot melt powder on the wet ink and returns the excess automatically, so powder does not sit where it should not.

STEP 3

Cure

Preheating, intermediate heating and after heating in one pass. The film comes out dry and ready to store or press.

STEP 4

Press

Heat press onto the garment and peel. Works on cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, leather, canvas and swimwear fabric.

The machine

Nexus 600 6H specification

6 heads, 600 mm wide, printer and shaker as one line. This is the model most garment units buy when job work stops keeping up with their orders.

ModelNexus 600 6H
Print headi3200 A1, 6 pcs
Printing speed4 pass: 27 sqm/h. 6 pass: 23 sqm/h. 8 pass: 15 sqm/h
Ink typePigment
Ink capacity3 L
Ink colourC.M.Y.K plus White
Printing width600 mm
Printing mediumPET film
Printing resolution2400 DPI
CuringFan LED light
Working conditions25°C to 30°C, 50% to 75% humidity
RIP softwarePhotoprint
File formatsTIFF, JPEG, EPS, PDF
Printer dimensions1890 x 1800 x 890 mm
Printer weight305 kg net, 418 kg gross
Shaker dimensions2680 x 1020 x 1120 mm
Shaker weight288 kg net, 362.5 kg gross
PowerPrinter 220V/110V, 2200W, 10A. Shaker 220V, 7000W, 35A
Print head

Known brand heads

i3200 A1 heads in a front and back arrangement, with a head moisturising function.

Touch screen panel

Temperature control

Set and read the temperature on screen, so your operator does not guess the curing.

Tension rollers

Auto tension system

Double roller tension keeps the film straight, so long runs stay in register.

Ink circulation

Automatic powder return

Patented powder return in the shaker, patent no. 202022079915X. Less waste, cleaner film.

Need a different width or head count? We stock 21+ machine models. Ask for the DTF model list with prices.

Ask for the model list
Where it sells

What do DTF buyers actually print?

DTF print on a t-shirt DTF print on caps DTF print on a denim jacket DTF print on cushion covers DTF print on a canvas tote bag

T-shirts, hoodies, denim clothing, caps, canvas bags, cushions, uniforms and sportswear. India's custom t-shirt printing market alone reached USD 176.6 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 407.9 million by 2034, per IMARC Group.

The part nobody else prices in

What happens the day the machine stops?

Support starts on the call, not on the visit. Ring us in working hours and an engineer takes your operator through it live, on phone or on video, while the machine is in front of him. Most stoppages clear on that call. When it needs hands on the machine, an engineer travels: 24 to 48 hours, same day or next day in metro and tier 1 cities, up to 3 days for remote locations, from a team of 48 people across 11 cities.

01

Live phone and video support

Call in working hours and an engineer diagnoses it with you on the spot, over phone or video. For a unit with a shipment tomorrow, even 24 hours is too long to wait, so the first fix attempt happens now.

02

Engineer on site in 24 to 48 hours

For anything the call cannot fix. Same or next day in metro and tier 1 cities. Up to 3 days remote. 48 people across 11 cities.

03

Daily nozzle test on WhatsApp

Your operator sends a nozzle test to our group every morning. We catch a clogged head before it becomes a stopped machine.

04

Sampling before handover

We install the machine and run your own designs on your own material, so you see the real output before you sign off.

05

Spares and consumables in India

Ink, film, powder, heads and spare parts stay in stock here. Buying the machine in India means you can keep running it in India.

06

One team for every machine

DTF, TPU label, embroidery and flocking are all supported by the same engineers on the same terms. You do not chase 4 suppliers.

Straight answers

DTF questions we get every week

How does a DTF printer work?

A DTF printer prints the design in CMYK with a white layer behind it onto a PET film. The film passes through a shaker that applies hot melt powder and returns the excess, then through a curing unit. The finished film is heat pressed onto the garment and peeled. The whole process needs no screen, no plate and no minimum order quantity.

What fabrics can a DTF transfer be applied to?

Cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, leather, canvas, chemical fibre, swimsuit fabric, diving suit material and PVC all accept a DTF transfer. That range is the main reason a garment unit with a mixed catalogue buys DTF rather than a fabric-specific process.

How fast is a 6-head 600 mm DTF printer?

The Nexus 600 6H runs about 27 square metres per hour at 4 pass, 23 at 6 pass, and 15 at 8 pass, at 2400 DPI. Plan your daily capacity on the pass setting you sell at, not on the peak figure.

What consumables does a DTF printer need?

PET film, hot melt powder, and pigment ink in CMYK plus white. All 3 stay in stock with us in India, along with replacement print heads and spare parts.

How many operators does a DTF line need?

One trained operator runs the printer and shaker line. A second person on the heat press keeps output moving. Our engineer trains your operator during installation.

What power supply does the machine need?

The printer takes about 2200W at 10A on 220V or 110V. The automatic shaker takes about 7000W at 35A on 220V. Arrange both points before delivery so installation is not held up.

Ask for price and a sample print

Our sales team calls you back with the price, the delivery time and the document list your bank asks for.

Or send the same details on WhatsApp to 8872188721 and get the reply on that chat.

Get the DTF quote today.

Price, delivery time, installation date and loan documents.

Sources

  1. Grand View Research, Direct To Film Printing Market Report
  2. IMARC Group, India Custom T-Shirt Printing Market 2026 to 2034
  3. IBEF, Indian Textiles and Apparel Industry Analysis, February 2026

Figures quoted on this page are reproduced as published by the source named in the sentence. Last checked 15 August 2026.

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