Ricoh didn’t just bolt DTF onto a DTG printer they re-engineered the Ri 1000 from the ground up to handle both workflows seamlessly. Switch from printing directly on a black hoodie to outputting a DTF film for polyester in under a minute. The closed-loop white ink system requires zero user intervention, and Ricoh’s industrial-grade build means it laughs at 12-hour print runs. Yes, it costs more than a used car. But for studios juggling diverse fabric types and client demands, it eliminates the need for two separate machines and the headaches that come with them.
Expect a spend in the 16,500 bracket, excluding ongoing consumables like film, powder, and ink.
Ricoh Ri 1000 DTF-Enabled Printer fits into the DTF space as a practical option: match its strengths to your volume, keep consumables consistent, and validate color workflow early to avoid reprints.
Upside: True dual-mode (DTG + DTF film), Automated white ink circulation | Watchouts: Premium pricing, Overkill for small shops. Weigh these against your average daily transfer volume.
Ricoh Ri 1000 DTF-Enabled Printer fits into the DTF space as a practical option: match its strengths to your volume, keep consumables consistent, and validate color workflow early to avoid reprints.
Yes. It ships as a dedicated DTF unit—no donor photo printer mods, no DIY ink routing, just standard setup and calibration.
Ricoh Ri 1000 DTF-Enabled Printer fits into the DTF space as a practical option: match its strengths to your volume, keep consumables consistent, and validate color workflow early to avoid reprints.
Ricoh Ri 1000 DTF-Enabled Printer is commonly deployed by High-end custom apparel studios, Brands needing both direct and film printing. Align print volume projections with maintenance discipline before scaling.
Ricoh Ri 1000 DTF-Enabled Printer occupies a practical slot in Commercial DTG/DTF Hybrid: focus on aligning volume, maintenance comfort, and RIP workflow maturity before scaling further.