The most popular choice for growing DTF businesses. Medium format printers (14–24 inches) provide the perfect balance of capability and investment, handling full-size apparel designs, gang sheets, and medium production volumes of 50–200 transfers daily.
Medium Format DTF Printers (14″ – 24″)
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Medium Format DTF Printers: The Sweet Spot for Growing Businesses
Print Size: Up to 24″ width (various lengths)
Investment Range: $3,000 – $8,000
Daily Production: 50-200 transfers
Perfect For:
- Growing small businesses ready to scale up
- Established Etsy sellers with consistent orders
- Local print shops adding DTF services
- Apparel decorators expanding capabilities
Typical Applications:
- Full-size adult apparel (front, back, sleeve designs)
- Multiple small transfers on one sheet
- Medium gang sheets for batch production
- Oversized and all-over print designs
- Small production runs (50-500+ pieces)
Why Medium Format is Most Popular:
- Versatile print sizes – Covers most apparel needs
- Better cost per transfer – More efficient than small format
- Gang sheet capability – Batch multiple designs efficiently
- Professional results – Quality suitable for retail
- Manageable size – Fits most workshop spaces
Industry Insight: Medium format DTF printers offer the best balance of capability, cost, and space requirements – making them the most popular choice for serious DTF businesses.