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Commercial UV DTF Printers
Compare roll width, installation and support for a commercial UV DTF workflow.
Start with usable width
The Aries 113 is listed at 11.81 inches of print width. The Aries 124 is listed at 23.62 inches and the Mimaki UJV300DTF-75 at 25.2 inches. Compare the usable printed width with the layout of a real job, including gaps and waste at the roll edges.
Compare a finished job
Measure print time, lamination, cutting, application and rejects on the same artwork and blank. A wider machine earns its space when you can fill the width consistently. Ask for a sample made with your film and artwork.
Get an installed quote
Check floor access, power, recommended environment, delivery, setup and training. Ask the dealer who supplies replacement heads and how long a service visit normally takes in your area.
Price repeat purchases
Use matching A and B film, approved ink and maintenance supplies. Compare roll widths and usable yield. Include application labor and allow for waste during setup, maintenance and artwork changes.
Equipment to compare
A narrower commercial roll system with integrated lamination for recurring transfer work.
A wider commercial roll system for shops that can fill a 24-inch-class workflow consistently.
A commercial roll-to-roll UV DTF system with automated inline lamination.