Printers Choice DTF (Direct To Film) Transfer Film – Premium Heat Transfer Film for DTF Printing on Apparel & More

Printers Choice DTF film is designed for any roll-enabled desktop DTF printer — including modified Epson desktop models (L1800, P600, XP-15000, and similar) and purpose-built desktop DTF systems. For 24-inch wide-format printers like the STS XPD-924D, use the STS 24-inch V8 film or CCI 23.6-inch film instead — those are engineered for wide-format vacuum conveyor systems.

Always print on the matte side — the slightly more textured surface. The smooth side feeds against your printer’s rollers. On Printers Choice film the two sides are distinguishable by texture. If you print on the wrong side, ink beads rather than absorbs — run a quick test strip when loading a new box or roll.

Yes — always print in mirror (reverse / flip horizontal) mode. The design prints face-down on the film and transfers face-up onto the garment. If you print normally, the design reads backwards on the finished shirt. Your RIP software or printer driver has a mirror or flip horizontal option — enable it for every DTF job.

Yes. DTF works on dark garments because white ink creates an opaque base coat that covers the fabric color completely. Configure your RIP software for DTF dark-fabric mode, which prints white underbase at full opacity before the CMYK layers land on top. The white base is what makes colors appear vivid on black, navy, and other dark shirts.

Water-edge artifacts are ghosted rings that appear around the outside of a finished transfer. They are caused by ink migrating beyond the design area on low-quality film, applying powder too late after printing (when ink has already begun to dry and spread), or running ink loading too high in the RIP. Use premium film, apply powder within 60 seconds of print completion while ink is still wet, and verify your ink density settings are appropriate for your film type.

Yes. DTF printing requires a DTF-configured printer capable of printing white ink — a standard office inkjet cannot run DTF ink systems. You need either a dedicated DTF printer (desktop or wide-format) or an Epson desktop printer converted for DTF with the appropriate bulk ink system, white ink, and RIP software.

Store sheets flat in their original packaging in a cool, dry environment (50–70% humidity). Store rolls vertically — never lay rolls flat for extended periods as this can flatten the core and cause uneven feeding. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and chemical fumes. Film exposed to excess humidity will buckle, misfeed, and produce poor ink absorption results.

Yes — powder that falls off the film and is collected in a clean containment tray can be reused as long as it has not been exposed to heat, moisture, or contamination. Store reclaimed powder in a sealed container in a cool, dry location. Discard any powder that has clumped, partially melted, or been contaminated.