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What is UV DTF printing and how does it work?

UV DTF (Direct to Film UV) printing is an innovative technique that allows transferring designs onto multiple surfaces (glass, metal, wood, plastic, leather, etc.) using UV inks and ultraviolet light curing, without the need for heat.

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Plotter UV 3040

1 Epson I3200 printhead
- SPEED
  0.28 m²/h - 3 m²/h
- MEDIA
  Glass, plates, various signs, crystal...
Maintenance
- Daily Power On and Circulation Even if you're not printing, turn it on every day to circulate the UV ink and prevent it from hardening inside the printhead.
- Cleaning the Wiper, Cap Station, and Surrounding Area Do this daily. UV ink is thicker and crusts up quickly, clogging the nozzles.
- Avoid Direct Light on the Ink UV inks are cured by light. Keep the cartridges and the plotter area away from sunlight or external UV lights.
- Nozzle Check 1–2 Times a Day UV ink tends to dry faster. You detect any cuts before they affect a job.
- Manual printhead cleaning (only when necessary) Do this with UV cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth. Never use alcohol.
- Proper ventilation of the work area UV inks emit fumes. A well-ventilated environment improves the life of the equipment and the health of the operator.
Max width: 420mm

Speed: 3 m2/h

Media: Glass, plates, advertising signage, crystal, PVC, acrylic, synthetic leather, etc.

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DTF UV (30cm)

3 Epson I1600 printheads
Maintenance
- Daily power-on and circulation Even if you don't print, turn it on every day so the UV ink circulates and to prevent it from hardening inside the printhead.
- Cleaning of the wiper, cap station, and surrounding areas Do this daily. UV ink is thicker and forms crusts quickly, which clogs the nozzles.
- Avoid direct light on the ink UV inks cure with light. Keep cartridges and the plotter area away from direct sunlight or external UV lights.
- Nozzle test 1–2 times per day UV ink tends to dry faster. This detects any clogs before they affect a job.
- Manual cleaning of the printhead (only when necessary) Do it with UV cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth. Never use alcohol.
- Adequate ventilation of the work area UV inks emit vapors. A ventilated environment improves equipment lifespan and operator health.
Max width: 300mm

Speed: 7 m2/h

Media: Film A (with adhesive) + B

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DTF UV (60cm)

3 cabezales Epson I3200
Maintenance
- Daily Power On and Circulation Even if you're not printing, turn it on every day to circulate the UV ink and prevent it from hardening inside the printhead.
- Cleaning the Wiper, Cap Station, and Surrounding Area Do this daily. UV ink is thicker and crusts up quickly, clogging the nozzles.
- Avoid Direct Light on the Ink UV inks are cured by light. Keep the cartridges and the plotter area away from sunlight or external UV lights.
- Nozzle Check 1–2 Times a Day UV ink tends to dry faster. You detect any cuts before they affect a job.
- Manual printhead cleaning (only when necessary) Do this with UV cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth. Never use alcohol.
- Proper ventilation of the work area UV inks emit fumes. A well-ventilated environment improves the life of the equipment and the health of the operator.
- Cooling system maintenance Check the water in the chiller or printhead cooling system. If the cooling fails, the printhead can be damaged in minutes.
Max width: 620mm

Speed: 10 m2/h

Media: Film A (with adhesive) + B / Film A (without adhesive) + B

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AGP UV-6090
Key features
- IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENT. LONG SERVICE LIFE. HIGH PRECISION. LOW COST
- OPTIONAL CYLINDRICAL PRINTING
  Allows printing on cylindrical objects from 20 to 140 mm in diameter, with a maximum width of 590 mm.
- UV LED CURING
  Air-cooled UV LED system.
- CCD VISUAL POSITIONING
  Optional CCD visual positioning system for the equipment.
- AUTOMATIC HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
  Infrared automatic height measurement system.
Technical specifications
- Model: UV-6090
- Type: UV Flatbed Printer
- Printheads: 3 × Epson I3200-U1
- Maximum printing area: 600 × 900 mm
- Maximum material thickness: 160 mm
- Inks: CMYK + W + V
- Curing: Air-cooled UV LED
- RIP: RIIN / Flexiprint / Maintop / NeoStampa
- Voltage: 220 V – 50/60 Hz
- Power: 400 W
- Operating temperature: 18 °C to 28 °C
- Operating humidity: 40% to 60%
- Machine dimensions: 1700 × 1545 × 1315 mm
- Machine weight: 288 kg
- Packaging dimensions: 1920 × 1660 × 1020 mm
- Shipping weight: 391 kg
Recommended PC configuration
- Processor: Intel Core i5-13500H or higher
- Memory: 16 GB
- Graphics card: dedicated graphics card
- Storage: 1 TB SSD
- Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Network: Gigabit RJ45 network card with Intel chipset + “Jumbo Packet-9014” mode for CCD camera connection.
Max width: 600mm

Speed: 16 m2/h

Media: Glass, boards, different types of signage, crystal, PVC, acrylic, leather, plastic, among others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is the design created for DTF UV?

The design is created in graphic software such as Photoshop or Illustrator, prepared in high resolution and ready to be printed on rigid surfaces like glass, metal, plastic, or wood.

2. What type of printing does the DTF UV technique use?

Printing is done on a special PET film using a UV DTF printer with UV inks. In some cases, UV varnishes or adhesives are also added to create volume or a 3D effect.

3. What does it mean that the ink is cured with UV light?

This means the ink dries and hardens instantly with ultraviolet light, making it resistant to abrasion and ready to be transferred without the need for drying time or heat.

4. How is the design transferred to different surfaces?

The cured design is transferred using pressure or adhesive onto surfaces such as glass, metal, wood, leather, or plastic, without using heat, making it ideal for sensitive materials.