3 Must-Know Tips For Printing DTG Files
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If you're looking to improve the quality of your DTG designs, we’re here to help. It’s a new episode of Print Pros, and this week, Guillermo is explaining the fundamentals of DTG designs, including file types (or file formats), resolution and color. With his tips on how to correctly prepare your designs, your DTG prints will come out looking sharp and vibrant every time.
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Ever since we started selling the RICOH Ri 1000 DTG printer, most of the calls and questions we receive center around decorators having issues with the designs they are printing.
In this video, Guillermo goes over the three main things that you need to make sure you have right when printing a design on a DTG printer: resolution, file types and color modes.
Resolution
The resolution is a fancy way of saying how big the design is. This means the higher the resolution, the bigger you can print your design. For example, a design that has a resolution of 3000 x 1200 can be printed much larger than a design with a resolution of 300 x 120 resolution.
Remember, always shoot for using the highest resolution design possible, even when printing a small design. If you are printing a large design, try to use a design that is in the thousands when it comes to resolution. You want to make sure that no matter the size of your design, the pixel density is 300 pixels per inch.
File Types
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Sometimes we get calls from our customers, asking us why they are getting a white or black square around their design. The most common reason is that they are using the wrong file type. That’s why understanding how file types work is super important when printing on a DTG printer.
If you want to have the option of adjusting a design, you should have your client send you an SVG, AI, or maybe a PDF file. What these all allow you to do is open the file in your design software so that you can make changes to it. Now, if you just want to do the printing, then make sure your design is exported as a PNG, PDF or TIFF file, depending on your printer.
But stay away from JPEGs because these files do not have transparent backgrounds. As a result, your print will come out with a white or black background on your design.
Color Modes
RGB (red, green and blue) and CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) are the most common color modes and refer to the way that a screen or printer reproduces colors. RGB is used for images displayed on a screen. CMYK, however, is the color mode you want to use when printing a design.
One of the most common issues in regards to color modes is the case of the ever-popular PNG file. This file format was created for the internet, which means it has a very small file size. Because it’s meant for online use like websites and blogs, RGB is the best color mode for this file type. This also means that many of your clients might send you PNG files that they pulled from the web. That said, this file might work just fine in some cases, but if you notice your printer is not producing the colors of your image accurately, you’ll want to convert the PNG file into a CMYK-compatible file, such as a PDF or TIFF.
This information may seem overwhelming at first. But if you follow these tips and take the time to learn and understand the fundamentals behind design quality, color and file types, you’ll notice your designs will come out looking even better!
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I have been explaining this to clients for the past 30 years. Great job. ❤️👍
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks for watching and please give a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel if you haven't already
This is one of the best explanations I've seen on artwork files. So many people tend to overcomplicate things. This is simple and to the point! Good stuff!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Guillermo, good job! Easy to understand, helpful, and well presented! I'm a subscriber now!!!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thanks for subscribing!
Very helpful info. Such great tips!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
EXTREAMLY HELPFUL AND EXPLAINED IN THE BEST AND BASIC FORM .THANK YOU!!! JUST THIS VIDEO HAS ANSWERED SO MANY QUESTIONS OF MY ISSUES AND EXPERIENCES
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate the love!
These videos are FANTASTIC!
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
So informative!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content like this.
Great Info!!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Great Great information!!!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Explains why my Printful garments colours looked washed out and dull. I thought it was because its a black hoodie instead of a white one. Will try changing to CMYK and use pdf instead of PNG file and see how I go.
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@CarsonHoy
2 жыл бұрын
Did you see an improvement?
Great video!! Can you help me to clarify one of the biggest request that I have with my customers? Why does the ink comes out when I wash the black/color shirt? I am using the right kind of primer and letting it dry correctly, but after 1 or 2 times washing the t-shirt the ink starts comming off from the fabric...
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for watching. Are you using the Ri 1000 DTG printer? If you are having trouble with your Ri 1000, make sure to contact our service team to find out what the problem could be. ricoma.com/us/tech-support
I just bought one. I would lover to learn more about how to have this machine print using white ink. Could you do a video on it?
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. I have passed your suggestion on to our video team! If you have any questions in the meantime, please send an email to service@ricoma.com and someone will be happy to help you!
You said that you can get rid of the background of your tiff and pdf files on your printing software for the Ricoh RI1000? How? & Which software are you using?
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
We can certainly do a video in the future showing you how! Thanks for the recommendation! We use the IColor Pro Rip Software
Hello! this was such an informative video, so extremely helpful. I just have one question. JPEG's you said always have a background, but it can still be used if you want to print the design without the background if you're printer has the ability to remove it. My question is, does the Ricoh 2000 have that ability? Also, that unwanted background can also be removed in photoshop.. if so, will the design print out without one? So what i am asking clearly lol is.. I understood when you said that, that regardless of removing the background in photoshop, unless its removed in the printer software, JPEG images will always print with a background. is that correct? thanks again!
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Great question, we will be sure to pass it down to the team!
How can we transfer colorgate rip image to a usb flash drive so we can then put the flash drive in the ricoh printer
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, please send an email to service@ticoma.com and someone can walk you through this process.
Wich computer I can use with my new printer Ricoh ri1000
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
As long as the computer has full Windows you are able to use it.
Hi, what seems to be the problem when the outcome of dtg print is blurry? Hope you can help me. It will be a big help to maintain my job 😅😊
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
HI there, thanks so much for watching! Please send an email to service@ricoma.com and someone will be happy to help!
Color gate app used by our ricoh 1000 printer is not taking my Ai files... What do you think is the problem?
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
HI there, please send an email to service@ricoma.com. Someone will be happy to assist you with this.
I have a question. Can DTG printers typically print SVG files? Or does it have to be saved as a PNG once you're done changing stuff?
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
You can only save it as a PNG or TIFF file!
Hey Guillermo. Good morning sir, I'm very impressive and interested. Because it is very easy and helpful. May I please have a tutorial aspect on how to install my DTG EPSON L800 SERIES. thanks alot sir...
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, please reach out to Epson so they can help you out!
I’m stuck with RGB for photoshop on my iPad. Is there anyway to work around this for t shirt designs?
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, please send an email to the service team for some tips/tricks! --->service@ricoma.com
I keep having issues I am able to print correctly with black shirts but my white shirts come out faded and low in colors. I can send a picture to you if possible any information is greatly appreciated.
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Of course! send them to service@ricoma.com and we can help you out.
@dachavez2987
2 жыл бұрын
@@ricomatv will do I already tried once but I will follow up other them
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@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
Welcome, Eric!
Actually your missing a big issue, cmyk color from RGB colors fade on black which always make a dull faded print - Bright green comes out dull green , how do you fix this?
@ricomatv
6 ай бұрын
The issue you're describing is a common challenge when converting RGB colors to CMYK for print, especially when dealing with vibrant or neon colors. We recommend looking into the following: 1. Use a Larger Color Gamut 2. Select Pantone or Spot Colors 3. Adjust the Design for CMYK 4. Use a Professional Design Software
hello my images come out blurry and they are jpeg files any tips to help me fix this occurring issue ?
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
It might be a pretreatment issue, is the shirt completely dry before you print on it?
Can i share psd file for printing process ?
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Most printers do not directly print from the open file (.psd or .psb) which is the photoshop's native format. Therefore it is better to export the file in a printer friendly format and photoshop is capable of doing it.
Hi..how can I get a bright color white??? And also the all colors.. thanks..
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
So for POD how do you know if you're using the the right file...this is so confusing 🤦🏽♀️ but he is very well spoken I just have no idea how to start
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, and thanks for watching, do not get frustrated this video is meant to give help to those looking for advice on getting better quality on their designs and prints with our DTG machine. make sure you export the design to the file type required by your equipment.
@truly365
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much I completely understand now lol...you were talkin about diff in designing it ourselves and what we may receive 🤦🏽♀️👌🏽 very helpful now that I understand
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
@@truly365 You welcome :)
300+ppi was a standard minimum. I also like to work in vector files when possible. another reason to dislike JPEG is lossy saving format, not just the incapability of transparency
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
We appreciate the feedback!
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@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
Resolution is different than pixel count, at least as far as I have always known. The DPI (dots per inch) tells you your resolution, because even is it is 3000x1200 pixels but at 72dpi it won't print as well as one at 300dpi. Sounds like he has his terminology mixed up.
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Hi so this video is a basic rundown about images and what to look for in your files. DPI is the dots per image for an image printed by a printer and PPI refers to the image on a computer monitor. The term DPI is a method to determine the print size of an image on paper, or in this case garments. Pixels refer to the quality and detail of the image itself. If you chose an image from the internet with low resolution (PPI) the print quality will not be good even if the DPI is high. The image will appear pixelated like shown in the video. Thanks for watching!
Cool I only use PNG cause I design it myself
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
That's great!
nah always print RGB so no unwashed colors show up
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the feedback and for watching
this dude looks like ben affleck
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!