The Mimaki TS300P-1800 isn’t for hobbyists it’s for businesses where DTF printing is a core revenue stream. Priced like a small car but built like a tank, this hybrid printer blurs the line between direct-to-film and direct-to-garment with surgical precision and relentless uptime.
Unlike converted desktop printers, the TS300P-1800 treats white ink as a first-class citizen. Its closed-loop circulation system, paired with real-time viscosity monitoring, ensures every transfer has the same opaque base critical when you’re running 500 identical hoodies for a corporate client. The dual CMYK+LcLm configuration delivers photo-realistic skin tones and subtle gradients that budget printers simply can’t match.
In production, it’s a beast: 48 square meters per hour means you can output over 1,000 large transfers in a single shift. The roll-to-roll system handles 71-inch-wide PET film effortlessly, and Mimaki’s anti-curl technology prevents film jams during long runs.
Yes, the $30K+ price tag is steep. But when downtime costs hundreds per hour, the TS300P-1800’s reliability, serviceability, and print consistency justify every penny. For serious players in the custom apparel space, this isn’t an expense it’s a competitive advantage.