QuadArray Head Layout
Four Epson i3200-A1 heads are arranged so white is split across two of them. On two-head machines where white sits on a single head, underbase speed halves; here colour and white finish in the same pass.
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DTF Printing Systems
Maven MD-600 A4
One line from print to oven, the same transfer quality every shift
- Print Width
- 620 mm
- Print Head
- 4 × Epson i3200-A1
- Print Speed
- 12 m²/h @4
- Ink Channels
- CMYK · W
Price on request
01 — OVERVIEW
The MD-600 A4 is a 60 cm DTF system that puts printer, powder shaker and oven on a single line. Four Epson i3200-A1 heads produce 12 m²/h of film at four passes, 8 m²/h at six and 6 m²/h at eight. The white channel circulates continuously, the vertical shaker recovers excess powder, and an integrated fume filter keeps the oven exhaust out of the shop air. It runs roll to roll on single-phase 220 V, but the shaker needs its own 20 A feed.
MavenFlow White Circulation
White ink circulates through the channel even when the machine is idle. DTF white carries the heaviest pigment load of any ink here — once it settles you pay for it in nozzles first, then dampers and heads.
PowderLine Vertical Shaker
Powder is applied on a vertical path and the excess is sieved back into the hopper. Powder building up at the film edge — the usual failure of horizontal shakers — is what leaves a hard visible edge on the transfer.
CleanCure Fume Filter
Oven exhaust passes through a filter before it reaches the duct. The cartridge is a consumable; in a three-shift shop budget for a change roughly every four months.
TensionTrack Tension Control
Feed and take-up shafts hold web tension constant. PET film stretches as it heats, and inconsistent tension shifts the colour layer against the white — which shows up as white bleeding past the edge of the print.
02 — TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications
| Mode | Pass | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 4 | 12 m²/h |
| Quality | 6 | 8 m²/h |
| High quality | 8 | 6 m²/h |
| Printing | |
|---|---|
| Print Width | 620 mm |
| Max Media Width | 650 mm |
| Print Resolution | 720 × 1200 · 720 × 2400 dpi |
| Drop Volume | 2.5 pL — minimum droplet; VSDT variable-size droplet |
| Printhead & Ink | |
| Print Head | 4 × Epson i3200-A1 |
| Head Count | 4 adet |
| Ink Channels | CMYK · W |
| Ink Type | DTF pigment (su bazlı) |
| Ink Supply | 2 L toplu besleme, beyaz kanal sürekli sirkülasyonlu |
| Ink Capacity | 2,000 ml |
| White Ink Circulation | yes |
| Mechanical | |
| Media Feed System | Motorlu film besleme, gergi kollu |
| Take-up System | Fırın çıkışında otomatik sarma |
| Heating System | Ön ve platen ısıtıcı, film kabarmasını önler |
| Curing / Drying | Dikey toz serpme + eritme fırını, 2000–5200 W |
| Capping Station | Otomatik kafa koruma ve nemlendirme istasyonu |
| Head Cleaning | Otomatik püskürtme + nozzle kontrol baskısı |
| Power & Environment | |
| Power Supply | AC 220 V ±%10, 50/60 Hz, tek faz — yazıcı ve toz serpme ünitesi ayrı hatlardan |
| Power Consumption | 3.2–6.4 kW — printer and shaker combined; the upper figure is the oven coming up to temperature |
| Current | 20 A — shaker circuit; the printer runs from its own 16 A supply |
| Operating Environment | 20–35 °C / %40–60 BN |
| Ventilation | Zorunlu — entegre duman filtresi ve dış atım bağlantısı |
| Software & Connectivity | |
| RIP Software | Maintop 6.1 · PhotoPRINT · PrintFactory |
| Supported File Formats | PDF · TIFF · EPS · PS · JPEG |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1160 × 610 × 500 mm (yazıcı gövdesi) |
| Required Floor Area | 9 m2 |
Compatible Substrates
- PET Film
- Textile
- Leather
03 — INSTALLATION
Installation Requirements
We publish this before the sale. A machine that will not fit through the door, or a supply that cannot carry it, is the most expensive surprise there is.
- Power
- Single-phase (220 V)
- Floor area
- 9 m²
- Ceiling height
- 2.6 m
- Crated size
- 1800 × 1200 × 1050 mm
- Ventilation
- Required
Not included in the price
- Freight and insurance
- Pallet truck or forklift unloading
- Electrical infrastructure and a dedicated 20 A circuit for the shaker
- Extraction duct and outlet for the oven exhaust
- Starter consumables kit (ink, PU powder, PET film)
04 — QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MD-600 A4 the right machine for?
Shops running 200–800 transfers a day across mixed, short-run apparel work. Below 100 transfers a day a 30 cm system fits better; above a few thousand pieces of one design, screen printing is still cheaper. DTF removes setup time, not unit cost.
Can I buy the printer without the shaker?
No. Film printed without powder application and melting cannot be transferred, so the printer alone is half a machine. The shaker is priced and commissioned as part of the system, not as a separate SKU.
Is extraction mandatory?
Yes. The integrated fume filter reduces odour but does not replace extraction — the oven exhaust must be ducted outside. Ducting is your scope, planned together during the pre-install survey. Do not put this system in a basement with no outside wall.
How fast should I turn over white ink?
DTF white has a 6-month unopened shelf life, half that of the colours. Hold no more than twice your monthly usage. If the machine sits over a weekend, leave circulation running; in a static system white starts to settle within two days.
Is 12 m²/h a real production figure?
It is the four-pass figure on the film side. Real line speed is set by the powder melt: at heavy coverage with coarse powder the line drops to 8–9 m²/h. Remember every job carries a white underbase — there is no DTF work without it.
How should the shaker be positioned?
It weighs about 70 kg at 1652 × 1066 × 902 mm — a pallet truck job, not a two-person lift. The film path between printer and shaker must stay straight, so both units sit in line and at the same floor level. Plan 9 m² in total plus 60 cm of service access behind.