- Location: Ecuador
- Industry: Manufacturing of advertising and promotional products
- Equipment Used: LINKO Y603 (60cm roll-to-roll UV DTF printer)
Why Did an Established Advertising Company Choose UV DTF Printing?
An advertising agency in Cuenca, Ecuador, already owned seven conventional solvent and UV printers. Their production team consisted of four operators.
In March 2026, the company’s owner attended a trade show in Shanghai, where he learned about UV DTF roll-to-roll printing technology. They hoped to use UV DTF transfer stickers to produce various designs on mugs, mobile phone cases, and other rigid products, adding new customized products to their existing advertising production business.
Although the company already had conventional UV printing equipment, the UV DTF production process differs. It involves printing the design onto a specialized transfer film before transferring it onto the product’s surface. As a result, this method can decorate even products unsuitable for direct UV printing.
Having learned about this technology, the client began enquiring with LINKO about UV DTF printers. They asked for detailed information about the equipment’s print width, printhead configuration, and necessary consumables.
LINKO’s Consultative Solutions
The client initially enquired about a 60cm UV DTF roll-to-roll printer. Based on the client’s production requirements, LINKO proposed two equipment configurations:
- UV DTF Printer | 3 x Epson i1600
- UV DTF Printer | 3 x Epson i3200
The client compared the two printhead configurations and enquired about the prices and production performance of the different machines.
During the discussions, the client also considered a 30cm desktop UV DTF printer. This machine has a smaller print area and would suit initial trials for a new business venture. However, because the company already had printing operations and staff in place, the client ultimately favored the 60cm roll-to-roll machine.
Following several rounds of discussion, the client finally decided to purchase the LINKO Y-603 60cm UV DTF roll-to-roll printer, configured with three Epson i3200 printheads.
What Consumables and Accessories Are Required for UV DTF printing?
UV DTF production requires specialized ink and AB transfer film in addition to the printer. To facilitate ongoing printing operations and equipment maintenance, the client also consulted LINKO regarding these necessary supplies.
These include UV DTF-specific ink, AB transfer film, printhead cleaning solution, and printhead moisturizing solution.
The client also asked about various heat-pressing machines for product processing—such as mug presses, cap presses, and flatbed heat presses—which can be selected based on product shapes and production requirements.
During the consultation, the client also asked about achieving a gold-foil transfer effect and about equipment capable of gold-foiling that uses four printheads.
In response, LINKO introduced the relevant equipment and consumables, providing both price quotes and detailed product information.
How Is Shipment Arranged When Sourcing from 13 Different Suppliers?
In addition to the UV DTF printer from LINKO, the client also sourced printing materials—such as PVC, vinyl, and advertising banners—from 13 other suppliers in China.
Because the goods came from various manufacturers with different production schedules, the client needed to coordinate shipment timing across suppliers so a freight forwarder could consolidate the items for unified transport.
LINKO prepared the equipment packaging details, outer carton labels, and packing documentation to meet the client’s requirements. Throughout the process, LINKO maintained ongoing communication with both the client and the freight forwarder to facilitate the subsequent handover and shipment of the goods.
