You've invested in a 60 cm DTF printer. Your production runs smoothly, your clients are satisfied, and you have full control of your process from start to finish. So why talk about new equipment?
Because running smoothly is not enough to stand out. And because the DTF market, now reaching full maturity, is going through a silent revolution that the most forward-thinking printers are already capitalising on.
Published on 23 avr 2026
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Let's be honest. If you are printing today in standard CMYK on standard DTF film, you are technically offering the same product as your competitor down the road. Same hand feel, same finish, same glossy result. In this context, what actually differentiates your offer from theirs?
Price. And price alone.
This is the trap most DTF printers fall into. Margins get squeezed, volume becomes the only lever, costs get compressed… until something breaks. This model is not sustainable long term, and you know it.
The real question is not how to print cheaper, but how to print what others cannot offer.
There is now an entire range of so-called "special" DTF films that enable transfers with stunning visual and tactile effects: phosphorescent, glitter, metallic, fluorescent, and more. These substrates open the door to applications your clients have never dared ask for — simply because they don't know it's possible.
Forever is one of the world leaders in consumables for textile transfer. Their DTF range covers an impressive spectrum of possibilities. Let's explore what they offer:
That is THE question. And the answer is simple: because it is complicated, time-consuming and risky for your production.
Your 60 cm printer works on rolls, continuously. Switching films mid-production — moving from standard DTF to glitter film, then to metallic, then back to standard — requires:
The result: the vast majority of DTF printers have never done it, even when they know these films exist. Not for lack of interest, but for lack of operational fluidity.
The solution? A dedicated second machine for special films.
The Prestige R2 Pro is not here to replace your production machine. It is here to complement it intelligently.
Compact, precise and versatile, it integrates seamlessly into an already-equipped workshop and lets you switch instantly to special substrates without interrupting your main production flow.
→ To start smart: the Prestige R2 Pro Desktop Edition
Paired with a Seismo S20 (powdering unit) and a Phoenix Air oven, this modular setup offers a complete, accessible solution to get started with special films. Controlled investment, maximum flexibility, progressive skill development.
→ For higher volumes: the Prestige R2 Pro + Miro 13 MAX
This configuration integrates powdering and curing inline, for a fully automated process and serious production throughput. Ideal for workshops thinking big and looking to industrialise their special film offering.
If you are already equipped with a Prestige XL2, XL2 Pro, XL3 or XL4, the case is even stronger.
The Prestige R2 Pro shares the same inks, the same adhesives, the same maintenance products and the same software as your current machine. In practice, this means:
You are not adding a foreign machine to your workshop. You are extending an ecosystem you already master.
These products do not sell at standard market prices. They sell at the price of exclusivity, scarcity and experience. Your clients will pay more — and they will be even more satisfied.
| Application | Recommended Film | Perceived Value |
|---|---|---|
| Event / concert t-shirts | DTF Neon | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Fashion / premium garments | DTF Glitter, DTF Metallic | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Safety / night sports | DTF Glow in the Dark | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Corporate gifts / packaging | DTF Fragrance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Quality merchandising | DTF Basic next generation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
FESPA Barcelona is the unmissable event of the graphic industry. And this year, Digital-sys is using it to bring you an exceptional commercial offer, reserved for DTF printers ready to take the step towards a second machine.
🎯 Every order for a Prestige R2 Pro — in Desktop Edition or inline configuration with the Miro 13 MAX — comes with a complimentary starter package including a selection of Forever special DTF films, so you can start producing on new substrates immediately, without waiting.
This welcome package is designed to let you generate your first special film quotes from the moment your machine is delivered. No delay, no excuses: you are operational from day one.
This offer is strictly limited in time and available quantities. It will not be renewed after 31 May. First confirmed orders will be first delivered.
The DTF market is still in the early adoption phase for special films. Printers who position themselves today are building a structural lead over those who will wait until it becomes the norm.
And with the three new Forever innovations unveiled as world exclusives at FESPA 2026 Barcelona — DTF Fragrance, DTF Basic and DTF Neon — the range has never been richer, nor more promising for those who dare to go further.
Your competitors are watching. The best ones are acting.
At Digital-sys, we do not sell machines. We build development strategies with you. We support you in choosing the right configuration for your volume, your budget and your commercial ambitions.
Our technical teams know Prestige equipment inside out, and our sales teams can help you build a sales pitch around your new capabilities.
Happy with your current machine? Perfect. That is exactly the right time to think bigger.
📩 Contact us now to take advantage of the FESPA offer and receive your personalised quote. Do not let this opportunity pass — your next competitor will not.
Geoffrey Mahiat – CEO, Digital-sys SPRL
Article written by the Digital-sys team | Your technical and strategic partner for the graphic industry
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