Egy osztrák vállalkozó útja egy DTF nyomda felépítéséhez: LINKO A602

Client Background

The client is based in Vienna, Austria, and wants to set up a garment printing company. The company’s main activity will be printing promotional T-shirts and workwear.

This is their first time buying an industrial-grade DTF (direct-to-film) printer. The client is most worried about long-term operational stability, white ink clogging, and after-sales service quality. He hopes the investment can meet current production needs while leaving room for future growth.

White Ink Management: A Key Pre-Purchase Concern

During the initial phases of his project, the client expects very few daily print jobs. So, he is especially worried that the white ink might settle if left stagnant for extended periods, potentially compromising the printheads and the ink delivery system.

To address this, LINKO pointed out the A602 model’s features: white ink stirring and circulation, and automatic, scheduled printhead cleaning managed from the mainboard. The equipment also includes a printhead “moisturizing” function, which automatically dispenses a small amount of ink at set intervals—a measure designed to minimize the risk of clogging during periods of infrequent use.

For the printheads, the client requested dual Epson i3200-A1 units. Beyond print performance, he voiced concerns about the possibility of refurbished or non-genuine printheads being available on the market.

For security, LINKO suggested shipping the printheads in their original (and unopened) Epson packaging. The client could then open the packaging and check the printheads on receipt, with a LINKO engineer watching live remotely during installation.

Furthermore, our sales team coordinated with an existing LINKO i3200 user in Germany to produce and ship physical samples to the client. The customer was pleased with the print quality of the delivered samples.

Tailoring Equipment Configuration for Workwear Production

For consumables, our client chooses “Instant Peel” (easy-release) PET film. Because he prints on both sides and then heat-presses again in production, he needs the shortest possible time after printing before he peels off the film.

Our sales department explained the distinction, through cost and performance, to ‘Instant Peel’ film and others. We finally decided that a 60cm ‘Instant Peel’ film was used to process per their production.

For the curing and drying unit, both parties assessed the advantages and disadvantages of vertical versus horizontal models. Given the need to produce individual A3 and A4 samples during the initial phase, the client chose a 60cm horizontal integrated powder-shaking and curing machine with a built-in smoke purification system.

Regarding the prospective client’s question about an automatic film-cutting machine, LINKO has a different view: the initial film stock is not very large, so in the early days, there is no need for automatic film-cutting equipment. Manual cutting on a workbench can also be used at this time, and the upgrade can be made when the order volume increases.

Finalizing Equipment Configuration and Delivery Logistics

After several rounds of negotiations, the parties agreed on the initial procurement plan:

• DTF Printer: LINKO A602 (60 cm print width, equipped with dual Epson i3200-A1 printheads).
• Curing Equipment: 60cm horizontal integrated powder-shaking and curing machine with a smoke purification system built in.
• Consumables: PET film for “instant-peel”, white ink, CMYK color inks, hot-melt adhesive powder, and maintenance solutions.

For shipping, it was agreed to use DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), door-to-door, via sea freight, with delivery to Vienna, Austria. Because it takes about 6065 days to reach Austria by ship, LINKO recommended that the client prepare a large stock of consumables to cover the entire duration of the trip.

After discussing and agreeing on the equipment configuration and shipment as above, both parties finalized the order and issued a Proforma Invoice (PI).

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