by Robert | May 10, 2022 | Knowledge
A heat press is a machine that is needed when DTG printing, but did you know it also allows you to press designs onto many varied materials and surfaces, too? Heat Presses can be used in so many different ways. Direct to Garment needs them to cure the inks, but did...
by Robert | Mar 11, 2022 | Knowledge
The advancements in Direct to Garment printers, since its introduction, have been simply amazing. Back in the 1990’s, Matthew Rhome had an idea of being able to use an ink jet printer to print directly onto a t-shirt. By 1996, he filed a patent for Direct to Garment...
by Robert | Mar 7, 2022 | Events
Millcraft DTG Solutions Louisville Road Show Our DTG Road Show, at our Louisville division, was an event that you didn’t want to miss. Our DTG Specialists were present to answer any and all questions. Interested clients had the chance to see the equipment in...
by Robert | Mar 1, 2022 | Knowledge
The key to starting and maintaining a successful DTG business is to be fully informed about the proper humidity levels that are needed, and the impact that this may have on the printing process. Learning how to monitor and control your humidity will greatly impact...
by Robert | Mar 1, 2022 | Tutorials
Proper print head maintenance can be the difference between your DTG printer making you money or costing you money. White ink tends to build up and coagulate at a rapid pace, especially when the environment is hot and/or dry. This dried ink around the nozzle plate...
by Robert | Dec 6, 2021 | Knowledge
The past couple of years have been very impactful to the printing industry. Most markets have seen a decline whereas the custom garment (t-shirt) printing space has seen huge growth during this time. The availability of equipment that is capable of handling small...
by Robert | Dec 2, 2021 | Tutorials
With the RICOH Ri 1000/2000, you will need to perform a firmware update from time to time to make sure your DTG printer is running efficiently and effectively. These firmware updates help to resolve some known issues and brings new features to your DTG printer....
by Robert | Nov 22, 2021 | Events
Millcraft DTG Solutions Road Show in Cleveland just wrapped up and we had an amazing turn out. We were visited by many clients in Cleveland and the surrounding areas. We want to thank everyone that came out to see what Millcraft DTG Solutions has to offer. We...
by Robert | Oct 25, 2021 | Announcements
Taking custom orders from clients drives the print-on-demand industry. One-of-a-kind prints for a special event, a sports team, or a family vacation, continue to increase in popularity for our customers. At Millcraft, we wanted to do more for our clients and for...
by Robert | Oct 25, 2021 | Knowledge
If you haven’t already heard, there is a shortage in the paper supply chain. Not only does this impact your clients, but it will also impact your revenue. Having multiple ways to help your current clients, and help new clients, will greatly reduce your redundancy by...
by Robert | Oct 11, 2021 | Knowledge
Print-On-Demand is on a huge surge with no slowing in sight. Direct to Garment provides an efficient and cost-effective way to capitalize on this growing segment. As customer buying habits continue to move towards an on-demand mindset, print shops need to adapt....
by Robert | Oct 7, 2021 | Knowledge
Direct-To-Garment (also known as DTG) printing is almost exactly how it sounds. DTG printing is a process of printing directly on textiles and other items using inkjet technology. It really is as cool as it sounds. A DTG Printer is similar to how your home...
