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Practical guide: compare cutting width (A3, 135 and 160 cm), camera contour cutting, speed and pressure to choose the right plotter for stickers, labels and film.
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The size of the sheet you use defines the working area. Compare the AMERICAN 1525, 2030, and 2050 routers by working area, vacuum table, and applications.
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DTF prints on cotton and polyester, on light or dark garments; sublimation is recommended for light-colored polyester. Understand which one suits your product.
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Fiber marks metals, UV marks plastics, glass, and sensitive materials with high definition, and CO2 cuts and engraves MDF, acrylic, and leather over a large area.
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The laminator applies a protective film over prints and stickers. See what to evaluate: width, thickness, speed, and heating.
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The UV flatbed printer prints directly onto rigid and flexible pieces with white and varnish. Compare the PRIME 6090, 1610, and 2513 by bed size.
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A cutting plotter is the equipment that cuts flexible materials, such as vinyl and films, following a vector path.
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The DTF printer prints the artwork onto a film that is then transferred to the final product using heat and adhesive powder.
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The core difference lies in how the ink dries: ultraviolet light curing in UV and solvent evaporation in eco-solvent.
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Laser machines perform cutting and engraving from digital files, with applications that vary depending on the laser source.
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The choice starts with the product you will sell, not with the machine: material, format, and volume define the technology.
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It depends on the product: DTF and sublimation serve textiles and compatible items; UV and laser serve rigid surfaces.
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What you can produce and sell with a cutting plotter, how to choose the model based on material width, and what to consider before buying.
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Textile DTF is printing artwork onto PET film that is then transferred to fabric with adhesive powder and a heat press. Check out the step-by-step process and what you can produce.
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From PET film printing to the finished fabric print: every step of the DTF application process, what a heat press is, and what you need to confirm before production.
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MDF panels, letters and logos, custom parts, and acrylic giveaways: what you can sell with a CNC router and how to choose the right model based on working area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Understand the main technologies before choosing the ideal machine for your operation.
Talk to a specialistPractical guide: compare cutting width (A3, 135 and 160 cm), camera contour cutting, speed and pressure to choose the right plotter for stickers, labels and film.
The size of the sheet you use defines the working area. Compare the AMERICAN 1525, 2030, and 2050 routers by working area, vacuum table, and applications.
DTF prints on cotton and polyester, on light or dark garments; sublimation is recommended for light-colored polyester. Understand which one suits your product.
Fiber marks metals, UV marks plastics, glass, and sensitive materials with high definition, and CO2 cuts and engraves MDF, acrylic, and leather over a large area.
The laminator applies a protective film over prints and stickers. See what to evaluate: width, thickness, speed, and heating.
The UV flatbed printer prints directly onto rigid and flexible pieces with white and varnish. Compare the PRIME 6090, 1610, and 2513 by bed size.
A cutting plotter is the equipment that cuts flexible materials, such as vinyl and films, following a vector path.
The DTF printer prints the artwork onto a film that is then transferred to the final product using heat and adhesive powder.
The core difference lies in how the ink dries: ultraviolet light curing in UV and solvent evaporation in eco-solvent.
Laser machines perform cutting and engraving from digital files, with applications that vary depending on the laser source.
The choice starts with the product you will sell, not with the machine: material, format, and volume define the technology.
It depends on the product: DTF and sublimation serve textiles and compatible items; UV and laser serve rigid surfaces.
What you can produce and sell with a cutting plotter, how to choose the model based on material width, and what to consider before buying.
Textile DTF is printing artwork onto PET film that is then transferred to fabric with adhesive powder and a heat press. Check out the step-by-step process and what you can produce.
From PET film printing to the finished fabric print: every step of the DTF application process, what a heat press is, and what you need to confirm before production.
MDF panels, letters and logos, custom parts, and acrylic giveaways: what you can sell with a CNC router and how to choose the right model based on working area.
will define the right machine for your productionTell us what you plan to produce and your estimated volume. The TEKNOVA team will recommend the right configuration.
