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Epson F2100.
Brother GTX.
Col-Desi (DTG Digital) M2.
Kornit Breeze.
M&R M-Link-X.

T-shirt Printer Comparison Chart

We’ve created the chart below for a side-by-side comparison of these leading printer models.

However, if you’re in the market for a DTG printer, we always recommend a consultative analysis and to demo the equipment you’re looking to bring in-house.

Trade show demonstrations can be a good step in initial review but spending some hands-on time thoroughly testing the entire workflow and production is the best way to understand all the caveats of operation.

Manufacturer	Description	Epson	Brother	DTG Digital	Kornit	M&R
Model		F2100	GTX	M2	Breeze	M link X
MSRP	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price.	$17,995	$22,500	$19,995	$65,000	$74,995
Est. Street Price	Actual retail price.	$16,995	$22,500	$19,995	$65,000	$70,995
Ink Configuration	Compatible ink colors.	cmykwwCl	cmykwwCl	cmykw	cmykww	cmykw
Ink Delivery	The size of the cartridges/bottles.	600ml Cart	200cc/500cc/700cc	250cc	150cc / 1500cc	1 L Bulk
Ink Cost	The price for the cartridges/bottle size listed in ink delivery.	$207	$103/$183/$218	$42	$180 / $280	W – $262; Color – $241
Ink Cost Per CC	The cost of ink per cubic centimeter.	$0.34	$0.52/$0.37/$0.32	$0.17	$0.83 / $0.19	$0.26 / $0.24
Ink Circulation System	The internal system that circulates the white ink inside the machine.	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
OEKO-TEX^® 100 Certified	An independent testing and certification system for finished textile products.	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
AATCC Wash Test Rating	American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). On a scale of 1-5, this test determines wash fastness and durability of the ink.	5	4.1	Unknown	5	Unknown
Max Print Area	Dimensions of appropriate media size.	16″x20″	16″x18″ with White 16″x21″ Color Only	17.7″x24″	14″x18″	16″x20″
Production Volume on Dark	How many prints you can produce when printing with white ink.	35-45	40	20-25	25	55
Production Volume on Light	How many prints you can produce when printing with color ink.	50-60	45-55	45	32	75
Print Head	The number of and type of print head included.	1- Epson TFP	2-brother	1-Epson DXS	6-Spectra	2- Ricoh Gen 5
Max Print Head Resolution	Measured in DPI (dots per inch).	14400	1200	2880	1200	1200
Software	Image processing software included with purchase.	Garment Creator	Printer Driver	RIP	RIP	RIP
Warranty	Type and length of warranty and coverage with purchase.	1 Yr – Full	1Yr Full – 2nd Yr Limited	2 Yr Parts & Labor	1 Yr Full Warranty	1Yr
Training	Type of product training included with purchase.	On-Site	On-Site	Remote	On-Site	On-Site
Daily Maintenance	Is maintenance required?	Automated	Automated	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-Treatment	Type of pre-treatment necessary.	Offline	Offline	Offline	Integrated	Offline

Pre-Treatment Machines & Heat Presses

Your t-shirt printing machine may require some additional pieces of equipment.

Pre-Treatment Machines
Printing with white ink requires preparation. Pre-treatment machines prepare your garments by applying a consistent amount of solution before you print. They can also apply anti-migrants for printing on synthetic and wicking garments.

The Kornit model has an integrated pre-treatment process but the others require offline treatment.

Heat Presses
As an integral part of the garment decorating process, a heat press is often necessary for some DTG and dye sublimation workflows — it will depend on the type of ink you’re using. Additionally, with a heat press, you can also easily transfer custom, unique designs to various substrates via transfer papers, heat applied films, digital transfers, screen printed transfers and more.

If you have any questions about the best t-shirt printing machine for your needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to