DTF Print Artwork Requirements
To ensure the best print quality with your DTF transfers from Inkjet Xpress, please follow these artwork guidelines carefully. Proper setup = vibrant colors, clean edges, and zero issues during printing. 🖨️✨
✅ File Format
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PNG only (no JPEGs, PDFs, PSDs, or AI files)
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Must have a transparent background
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No background boxes, white shapes, or extra layers
📂 Upload one flattened PNG file per design or gang sheet
📐 Resolution & Sizing
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🔍 300 DPI (dots per inch) minimum — low-res files will print pixelated
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🔲 Design should be sized to print dimensions (ex: 10"x12" if that’s what you want printed)
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🛑 Do not submit artwork that needs resizing unless you clearly request it
🌈 Color Mode
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Use CMYK color mode for the most accurate print result 🎨
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RGB colors may shift or appear off when printed
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Black should be rich black (C:60, M:60, Y:60, K:100) for deepest coverage
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Avoid extremely light or translucent colors — they may not show well on fabric
🔳 Design Considerations
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Remove unnecessary blank space around your design
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Avoid extremely thin lines or low-opacity elements
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Leave enough spacing between graphics if you’re building a gang sheet
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Text should be converted to outlines before export (if using vector software)
🧩 Gang Sheet Tips
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Arrange multiple designs in one PNG to save cost
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Use transparent spacing between elements
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Final gang sheet should be exactly the size you're ordering (ex: 22" x 60")
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Use canvas dimensions in your design software that match your selected sheet size
⚠️ Common Upload Mistakes
🚫 White backgrounds (must be transparent)
🚫 Low-res (under 150 DPI) files
🚫 Incorrect sizes (don’t upload a 24" design for a 12" sheet)
🚫 Unclear file names (ex: “newfinalversion1234_v4.png” 🤯)
📩 Need Design Help?
Email your file to inkjetxpress@outlook.com and we’ll assist with resizing, layout, or transparency issues before printing.
✅ Summary Checklist
✅ PNG Format
✅ 300 DPI
✅ Transparent Background
✅ Sized to Actual Print Size
✅ CMYK Color Mode