InkTec is proud to announce that its 60cm DTF Printer has been honoured with the Outstanding DTF Printer Under 80cm/Up to 2 Printheads Award by Keypoint Intelligence – a global leader in independent testing and analysis. This accolade reflects InkTec’s unwavering focus and commitment to developing the ultimate Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing technology.
Following extensive testing by Keypoint Intelligence, the 60cm DTF Printer achieved exceptional results. Key areas that particularly impressed the judges included:
- Compact Footprint & Advanced Automation: Its small size, coupled with an auto-replenishment powder system and RIP software, ensures maximum productivity in minimal spaces.
- Exceptional Print Quality: Delivering crisp fine details, natural skin tones, and vibrant colours with precision.
- Low Ink Consumption: Demonstrating market-leading efficiency with minimal ink usage compared to competitors.
- Unmatched Durability: Achieved superior washability results, with no degradation of fine details or halftone imagery even after 20 rigorous wash and dry cycles.
Joey Kim, Managing Director of InkTec, commented on the achievement:
“This accolade builds on 18 months of innovation, where we have leveraged our industry expertise to develop an amazing range of complete DTF printing solutions. It highlights our focus on efficiency, quality, and durability, reinforcing InkTec as a trusted pioneer in the DTF market.”
Key Findings from Keypoint Intelligence’s Evaluation
- Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness:
The printer demonstrated the lowest ink consumption observed to date on standard test targets, including minimal ink used for head cleaning. This makes it one of the most operationally cost-effective solutions available. - Precision and Quality:
The device produced high-quality prints with sharp details, including text as small as 4pt on white T-shirts and 5pt on black T-shirts. Vector graphics were vibrant and smooth, with flawless transitions and no banding. - Durability Finished Graphics:
Rigorous washability tests revealed that halftones and text retained their high ratings after 20 wash-and-dry cycles, with no visible degradation or stretch resistance issues.
