If your shop already prints trade show displays and vehicle wraps, adding DTF shouldn’t mean buying a whole new machine. The RF-640, with a third-party DTF kit, bridges that gap handling 64-inch rolls of PET film with Roland’s legendary precision. It’s not the most elegant DTF solution, but for sign shops looking to offer custom tees alongside their core services, it’s a seamless expansion that pays for itself in cross-selling.
Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 DTF Kit occupies a practical slot in Hybrid Sign/DTF Printer: focus on aligning volume, maintenance comfort, and RIP workflow maturity before scaling further.
Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 DTF Kit 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.
Expect a spend in the 14,000 - 17,000 bracket, excluding ongoing consumables like film, powder, and ink.
Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 DTF Kit 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: 64-inch width, Roland reliability | Watchouts: High cost, Complex workflow. Weigh these against your average daily transfer volume.
Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 DTF Kit is commonly deployed by Sign shops diversifying, Promotional product companies. Align print volume projections with maintenance discipline before scaling.
Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 DTF Kit 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 starts as a non-DTF base; conversion (film handling + white ink path + RIP configuration) is required before reliable transfer output.