Ricoh DTG Printer Ri 1000 Vs. Ri 2000 (DTG Printer Comparison)

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Can’t decide which direct to garment (DTG) printer is right for your business? Then join Ricoma CEO Henry Ma as he explores the differences between the RICOH Ri 1000 and RICOH Ri 2000 DTG printers.
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Timestamps
1:24 What is DTG Printing
2:21 Comparison Breakdown
2:40 Efficiency Similarities:
5:02 Efficiency Differences
6:51 Profitability Similarities
8:20 Profitability Differences
If you follow Ricoma International on any of our social media channels, you’ve probably heard that we’ve recently added the RICOH Ri 2000 Direct to Garment (DTG) Printer to our product line.
In this episode of Apparel Academy, we’ll be looking at a few of the key differences and similarities between the RICOH Ri 1000 and RICOH Ri 2000 to help you decide which printer best suits your business' needs.
First, let’s look at what direct to garment (DTG) printing actually is.
DTG printing is the process by which a printer can print a design directly onto a garment without the need for transfer paper. First, pre-treat your garment with pre-treatment liquid. Next, use a heat press to dissolve the pre-treatment liquid so that it can be cured into your fabric. After that, load your pre-treated garment into your Ricoh DTG printer and press print. Once your printer is done, simply heat press your garment one more time to bind the ink to your fabric.
Now, let’s see how these printers compare in terms of efficiency and profitability.
In terms of efficiency, the RICOH Ri 1000 and RICOH Ri 2000 have a lot in common. Since both have self-maintenance features - including an intelligent self-cleaning and white ink circulation system - both printers are always ready at any given time to print. Both also boast a quick-change platen feature as well as direct to film (DTF) printing capability. More on this later!
Where these printers differ in terms of efficiency is in speed and ease of maintenance. The RICOH Ri 1000 can print a 10 x 8 graphic on a tee-shirt in under 28 seconds. Thanks to its dual carriage print system, the RICOH Ri 2000 can do the same size graphic in under 10 seconds. The RICOH Ri 2000 also offers an automatic platen height adjusting system and comes with a special head cleaning jig that you can use to clean the machine automatically.
For profitability, both have a very healthy profit margin of around $20 per garment. Also, since both printers have DTF print capability, you can print a design from film onto a garment that hasn’t been pre-treated. Not only does this allow you to save money on pre-treating supplies, but you’ll also be spared the pain of having to invest money in a separate DTF printer.
Where these printers differ in terms of profitability is in the initial cost. The Ri 2000 has a higher up-front cost than the RICOH Ri 1000 - meaning that you’ll have to print more garments each day to re-coop your initial investment. However, because the RICOH Ri 2000 can print garments much faster, you can process larger orders more quickly - maximizing your turnaround times and overall profitability.

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  • @mmru4real
    @mmru4real2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, DTF is a game changer!!!

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it definitely is!

  • @thenegativefilmcritic
    @thenegativefilmcritic2 жыл бұрын

    BACKGROUND LOOKS DOPE!

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @msabarez
    @msabarez2 жыл бұрын

    Do we need software to use Ri 2000 for DTF printing? What type or brand of film and powder should we buy and where can we purchase the products?

  • @ricomaembroidery2599

    @ricomaembroidery2599

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope! You would just use the same software that already comes with the DTG machines.

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, you can purchase powder and film at any apparel supply store!

  • @msabarez

    @msabarez

    2 жыл бұрын

    How about the software?

  • @djsuburban806
    @djsuburban8062 жыл бұрын

    What blanks t shirts that work well with dtg are $2-3? its more like $4-6.

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    We recommend looking in through our recommended wholesalers! blog.ricoma.com/2019/06/06/top-10-wholesalers-for-all-of-your-embroidery-needs/

  • @LLUEVE
    @LLUEVE2 жыл бұрын

    it would be awesome to see a comparison between Ricoma and other brands...like you did with the embroidery machines

  • @designbudcreators

    @designbudcreators

    Жыл бұрын

    really interesting, would love to know the comparison with Brother GTX Pro or Brother GTX Pro B, keep me updated, thx!

  • @billbutcher2314

    @billbutcher2314

    Жыл бұрын

    Does your machine do Ball Caps?

  • @houssameddine4324
    @houssameddine4324 Жыл бұрын

    hello, do you have a showroom or a store of Ricoma or Morocco exactly in casablanca city

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! We have distributors that can help! Please submit your information through here ----> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @zmbstl_official
    @zmbstl_official Жыл бұрын

    Can it do just white ink on black shirts too? I've been seeing some printers reviews saying their printer can't do that. Also can you use an Apple operating system?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Eddie. The RICOH printers have the availability to print on dark garments, or any garment that needs white ink. You can also use an Apple operating system. The RICOH machines are supported up to Mac OS X 10.7. (These models work with the standard USB driver in the operating system.

  • @marinmanolov8562
    @marinmanolov85629 ай бұрын

    Hello! I'm interested to buy the Ri 2000 printer. But can you give a bit more info about the inks in case we use the DTG and the DTF function? Is it work with the same inks, or should we change the inks? Thank you in advance!

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi! Please submit a request to our team so they can help > ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @KairotzPR

    @KairotzPR

    8 ай бұрын

    do a lot of research about everything because there is a lot to it that just owing the printer. i have the ri 2000

  • @marinmanolov8562

    @marinmanolov8562

    8 ай бұрын

    @@KairotzPR Thank you! What is your oppinion about the DTF from DTG priner function? Do you use this option?

  • @manoloespinal3976
    @manoloespinal3976 Жыл бұрын

    Can you print on a similar Dry-Fit material??

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes absolutely!

  • @netwrkops
    @netwrkops2 жыл бұрын

    I read that both these can print DTG and DTF. How does that work?

  • @ricomaembroidery2599

    @ricomaembroidery2599

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the same software, you would choose different settings and then instead of a garment, you put transfer paper on the DTG platen. It will then print the image with the white ink on top and then you cover it with powder and move forward with the DTF transfer process.

  • @RuniDjurhuus

    @RuniDjurhuus

    Жыл бұрын

    Both ri 1000 and 2000 ?

  • @ellissamuel596
    @ellissamuel59611 ай бұрын

    Please where can I find it and how much it cost

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi! Please send submit your request with our team so they can assist! ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @michaelvirgen9594
    @michaelvirgen9594 Жыл бұрын

    Bought a Rico 1000 has screen . clog issues. Splash screen is what they call it. They send me a new chip still doesn’t work took too long now there’s clog issues on the print head now because of their problem they want you to buy a new print head. Does that make sense?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, we are so sorry to hear this and we would love to follow up on this. Is there a ticket number you can provide for us?

  • @michaelvirgen9594

    @michaelvirgen9594

    Жыл бұрын

    RICOH 1000

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one for sale for 8k

  • @luciengordon7567
    @luciengordon7567 Жыл бұрын

    Can u print on hoodies too

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @ROCKS2LIT
    @ROCKS2LIT Жыл бұрын

    Do you need to pretreat the black shirts?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @brandonbrandon5065

    @brandonbrandon5065

    6 ай бұрын

    Not if it’s dtf

  • @eagleeyes7423
    @eagleeyes7423 Жыл бұрын

    How I can buy this machine I want 3 pcs please respond me please

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Please submit a request through here --->ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @jennydevelos8427
    @jennydevelos8427 Жыл бұрын

    is it available in philippines??

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenny! Absolutely. Please submit a request with the team so they can help ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @ayeshashaik1983
    @ayeshashaik1983 Жыл бұрын

    I am intrested buy the DTG printer Ri 2000 plz send the detail and Indian price value I want to purchage to direct Company

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Please submit a request through this link ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @idowuadedeji4950
    @idowuadedeji49502 жыл бұрын

    How much is the DTF 2000 Printer

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    We recommend speaking to a sales representative because there are a variety of financing options and the price can vary based on that. ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @bigdap100
    @bigdap100 Жыл бұрын

    How does the warranty work?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Please send us a request so our team can answer all your questions! ---->ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @iPreaux
    @iPreaux2 жыл бұрын

    What's the price on each unit ? I didn't hear you mention it. I may have missed it

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, with our 0% financing options, the Ri1000 is as little as $235 a month the Ri2000 is $277 a month (a downpayment will be required with this model)

  • @SHESMINAJ

    @SHESMINAJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    How much is the whole machine…

  • @martinatravis23

    @martinatravis23

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like to know as well. As long as 235 for how many months? What is the actual price? Thanks in advance

  • @cumba3551

    @cumba3551

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SHESMINAJ 20,000-25,000

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one for 8k as is lightly used less than 500 prints

  • @jadelopez275
    @jadelopez275 Жыл бұрын

    Hellow sir, badly need your help. I am willing to purchase your Ri2000 DTG printing machine. The problem is I could not find any shop that has your product here in the Philippines. Can you help me on how can I purchase your product? And how much will it cost in Philippine peso?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, please submit a request with the team so they can help --->ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one for 8 k as is

  • @vinaybhadani9533
    @vinaybhadani95339 ай бұрын

    Hii my name is vinay and I want to buy Ri 1000 but the thing is I want that machin ship in India so it can be possible

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi! Please submit a request to our team so they can help! > ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @armandosantoyojr.9842
    @armandosantoyojr.9842 Жыл бұрын

    I'm interested and would like to know where I can buy.

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Armando! Please submit a request with our team so they can help! ----> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @michaelvirgen9594

    @michaelvirgen9594

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t buy a Rico they are no good. Look into something else, I have one the machine has a lot issues.

  • @armandosantoyojr.9842

    @armandosantoyojr.9842

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelvirgen9594 which one do you have and why isn't any good with all the resources being offered?

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one for 8k as-is

  • @lpdesigns6291
    @lpdesigns62912 жыл бұрын

    prices plse

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, our DTGs start at $230 a month when you qualify for our 0% financing. To learn more, fill out the form at this link and our product specialists will reach out -> ricoma.com/us/contact-us

  • @CesarMartinez-wi7wc

    @CesarMartinez-wi7wc

    2 жыл бұрын

    13-15K according to a quick internet search

  • @al-printcomputercenter4104
    @al-printcomputercenter41042 жыл бұрын

    Hello My Name Kamal , I Brought Ri 1000 Can i change to Ri 2000 printer?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kamal. We recommend you sending a request through our website. ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @MasterSelfLove

    @MasterSelfLove

    2 жыл бұрын

    How much did you pay for the machine? They don't want to tell anyone unless they sign up

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one for sale 8k as is

  • @dutyholidaymv4482
    @dutyholidaymv44822 жыл бұрын

    What is the price of it

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for your interest in our machines! Since our pricing varies, we recommend you contacting us for more information. Please fill out this form and the correct Ricoma distributor in your region will be in contact with you as soon as possible. ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @eagleeyes7423
    @eagleeyes7423 Жыл бұрын

    How buy this machine sir

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for your interest in our machines! Make sure you fill out this form and the correct Ricoma distributor in your region will be in contact with you as soon as possible ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one 8 k as is

  • @shubhankarg
    @shubhankarg2 жыл бұрын

    Price of Ri 2000 or it's available in India

  • @manojpillai19781

    @manojpillai19781

    Жыл бұрын

    ? Did you get answer?

  • @shubhankarg

    @shubhankarg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@manojpillai19781 No

  • @cumba3551

    @cumba3551

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shubhankarg 20,000-25,000

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    8k right here

  • @ericpullen524
    @ericpullen524 Жыл бұрын

    Just wanting to make sure my numbers are correct, you said 20-30 shirts per DAY to pay for the machine or is it 20-30 shirts per MONTH.

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Per month. If you’re doing 20-30 shirts per day you’re killing it!

  • @johnnyg2983

    @johnnyg2983

    Жыл бұрын

    25 a day 25x25=625. 625x30=18,750 payed in one month 🤣 good luck

  • @almodadbeloved1439

    @almodadbeloved1439

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one for sale for 8 k as-is

  • @TheHerculesC130
    @TheHerculesC130 Жыл бұрын

    Price?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Please submit a request with the team so they can help you ----> ricoma.com/US/contact-us

  • @DoubleDrastik
    @DoubleDrastik Жыл бұрын

    Why cant you stockpile projects with DTG ?

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    You can, but you will have to do T shirt's individually and store them. With DTF you can have multiple designs ready to go, and when you have an order you just heat press them on a shirt.

  • @zillzhungmedia2635
    @zillzhungmedia26352 жыл бұрын

    What is the cost of Ri 1000 and Ri 2000 ,, please

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there the Ri1000 starts at $235 a month and the Ri2000 starts at $277 a month after a small down payment

  • @413jovE

    @413jovE

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ricomatv what would that small down payment be how long are the payments for?

  • @ks-lab8540
    @ks-lab85402 жыл бұрын

    1 dollar print cost maybe on white shirt, but forget about this on dark shirt, also you are not counting pretreatment. All the profit margin are wrong, however thank you for your content

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate your feedback

  • @MunkI3Johnson

    @MunkI3Johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which do u prefer? I'm starting things up and seeking the best as possible

  • @ks-lab8540

    @ks-lab8540

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MunkI3Johnson all life epson

  • @MunkI3Johnson

    @MunkI3Johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ks-lab8540 👍👍👍

  • @Endermite

    @Endermite

    Жыл бұрын

    More like $4 to $8 on a dark garment including pretreatment (not including blank), lol

  • @jedrekmartin5554
    @jedrekmartin55542 жыл бұрын

    Not the greatest video. You cannot skip out on the costs of rent and labor and say the gross profit is $20 per shirt! So frustrating when those numbers are illustrated in these videos, you guys always skip that! Like we want to get a pay cheque at the end of the day. Not just reinvest every last cent! Thanks for the video though. Comparison videos are always so valuable!

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, Jedrek, we always take into consideration the overhead costs and time or labor. We have plenty of pricing resources and videos that account for the amount of money you want to make an hour and how to price your items based on all the variables. This also depends on whether you are running your business from home or have a storefront, the majority of our customers run their machines from home.

  • @brandonbrandon5065

    @brandonbrandon5065

    6 ай бұрын

    I make $20 in profits for low quantity orders but your right realistically for wholesale you won’t make that much off each unit

  • @linavillarreal239
    @linavillarreal2397 ай бұрын

    I own a Ri 2000 and it’s a pice of shit. It had just gave me headaches since the first month I got it. Only two years and I have put more than 6,000 on replacing parts. It is a bad machine please do not buy it. Or You would regret.

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi, we are so sorry to hear this. Can you please send us an email so we can look into this? service@ricoma.com

  • @bobd3707

    @bobd3707

    7 ай бұрын

    For me looking into this business. It is good to know

  • @mj8561
    @mj8561 Жыл бұрын

    How do I buy and find out price ????

  • @ricomatv

    @ricomatv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Please submit a request with the team so they can help you! ---->ricoma.com/US/contact-us

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