DTF Transfer Pricing: How to Know What Your Transfers Actually Cost to Print

Knowing how to price your DTF transfers is the difference between losing money and actually making a profit. 

DTF transfer pricing feels like a guessing game wondering how much ink did a specific design actually use? How much film? When you have no real idea you just kind of guess and hope it covers it...because that's what your competitors are charging, anyway. 

I'm here to tell you - you do not have to guess and you should KNOW your costs. A lot of DTF rip softwares will even tell you exactly what a single transfer costs in supplies before you even hit print. 

Let me show you how to find that number and turn it into a real price.

Best DTF Printer for Small Business + Free Comparison Tool (2026)

The DTF printer market looks a lot different than it did a few years ago. When desktop direct to film printers first hit the market, a lot of people rushed to buy one for their custom t shirt business. And a lot of us found out pretty quickly that owning a DTF printer comes with a lot of maintenance. 

So before I tell you the best DTF printer for your small business, I want to do something most of these "best printer" posts won't - I want to help some of you decide whether you should buy a printer at all.

Is the Eufymake E1 the Best UV Printer for Small Business?

If you're looking for the best UV Printer for your small business, you've probably realized pretty quickly there are not a whole lot of options. 

The Eufymake E1 UV printer is the first desktop UV printer to hit the market, but is the low priced UV printer up for the job or is it more of a hobby machine for crafters and casual users? 

My Best Amazon Prime Day Hack for the Craft Supplies You Buy on Repeat

It's Amazon Prime Day again, and if you're a crafter or you run a small handmade business, I'm going to show you exactly how I shop it (watch the video here!) - including the ONE hack I use every single Prime Day that saves me a ton of money on the stuff I'm buying anyway.

So...here's the thing. Prime Day deals move fast and they sell out, so I'm going to keep this quick and get you straight to the good stuff. 

Best UV Printer for Small Business - EufyMake E1 vs xTool UV Printer vs Epson V1070

If you are trying to figure out which UV printer is right for your small business or home craft setup, you are in the right place.

What makes this comparison different is I actually own multiple UV printers. I'm not going off spec sheets - I'm going off real experience setting up, printing and maintaining these machines. 

I've also had an inside look at xTool UV printer so I can give you real details on what I know for that one as well. 

5 Laser Business Ideas Using $2 Sample Acrylic Pieces

If you have a laser engraver and cutter and you've got a bunch of scraps or sample pieces laying around - these are like gold. 

Today I'm sharing five high- profit acrylic crafts you can sell for major profit.  Read on for this secret laser business hack!

6 Reasons THIS is the Best Transfer Paper for Acrylic..It's NOT What You Think!

If you're looking to customize clear acrylic the best transfer paper for acrylic is probably not what you think. 

There's no UV Printer involved. There's not sublimation needed. Instead the trick is actually using a White Toner Printer with hard surface paper.   Read on for my top 6 reasons why iColor Hard Surface Paper is the best for printing on clear acrylic!

Recommended Roland BN2 Workflow for Mac Users

If you’re using a Mac to run your Roland BN2 there’s a new (yes already) recommended workflow for creating cut lines.

The issue is that license version of Flexi Designer that comes free with the BN2 series does not work on MACs. In addition the one built-in cut line tool Roland Mac users did have in DG Connect’s Designer has frustratingly been removed.

I won’t even get into here why both of these facts are so frustrating and feel like two steps forward and one back…

But I will share my recommended Roland BN2 workflow for Mac users. 

Amazon Prime Day October 2024: Small Business and Crafty Deals and Steals

Amazon Prime Day 2024 officially starts Tuesday, October 8 and continues through October 9 - but there are already some early access deals! Just like we've done the last EIGHT years, we'll be following the the Silhouette craft and small business deals both on and off Amazon closely!

Amazon provided me a sneak peak of what's going to be an Amazon Prime Day deal and while I am bound to silence until the deals go live, I can tell you - there's a TON of good stuff. In fact more than 200k products will be on sale over the next two days! 

In the meantime, I'm sharing some pointers and things to be on the lookout for and tips on making sure you don't miss a deal.

Craft Show Best Sellers Idea for 2024 (Plus Supply List)

Custom is always going to be a craft show best seller and here's an on-the-spot idea that will be forming a line at your booth!

Custom cut AND sublimated earrings and keychains - and they take no more than 5 minutes from start to finish if you have the right equipment. 

Introduction to Direct to Film Printing and How it Fits into Your Silhouette Business

If you've heard the term DTF or Direct to Film printing but you're not sure what it is - or how it could fit into your Silhouette CAMEO world or your small business - you've come to the right spot. 

Read on to learn more about DTF printing and how a desktop DTF printer like the Prestige A3+ can help you make, print, and sell cut-less, weed-less full color transfers from designs you already own! 

How to Start a Small T Shirt Business With a Silhouette CAMEO

If you're a beginner looking to start a tshirt business with Silhouette CAMEO, I have so much info to share with you today that I jammed it into a video! 

We're talking the biggest mistakes to avoid when starting an at home t shirt business and the best equipment to have to set up your shirt business.  Plus pros and cons of various at home heat transfer printers and where HTV shirts SHOULD fit into your business. 

How to Print to Epson F570 Sublimation Printer from Silhouette Studio

Unlike my smaller Sawgrass sublimation printer, it's possible to print directly from Silhouette Studio to an Epson sublimation printer on both a MAC and a PC. 

While it's easy enough to hit Print and pick the Epson sublimation printer, the key to getting the best print is knowing how to navigate the Epson F570 sublimation color profiles and print settings.  This Epson sublimation printer beginner tutorial will walk you through.

How to Keep Track of Orders for Small Business (Silhouette or Cricut)

If you have found yourself "organizing" orders on sticky notes or a notebook it may be time to get a little more organized and streamlined with a free order management "software" for small business.

Many Silhouette crafters did not intend to sell their items when they started out with their Silhouette CAMEO...but inevitably a friend, neighbor, or friend of a friend asks "Can I buy one from you?" And you have yourself a small business almost overnight with no way for order tracking.

One order is easy to remember or jot down on a notepad, but take it from someone who was in that position six years ago and now has a handful of employees..it's not the way to scale.  You need an ordering system for small business. Also take it from me..it's FAR easier to implement an order management system from the start and the Google Suite tools - all free - make it easy to do.

First Epson Entry Level DTF and DTG Printer: Meet the F1070 for Small Business (Bonus Video)

Epson has announced it's first every entry-level, desktop size direct to film and direct to garment combo printer. 

I first saw the Epson F1070 DTF / DTG hybrid printer in October, but have been keeping this gem (and my first look video) under wraps until the official announcement this week.  

The desktop size, fully enclosed t shirt printer and transfer printer is geared toward beginners with it's small foot print and easy workflow...but I'm going to warn you, the price is a stretch...even though it's the lowest Epson has gone with their DTF/ DTG printers. 

Read on to learn more and check out the F1070 printer in action!

Is Laser Engraving a Good Business Investment?

If you've been considering ways to start or expand your custom business in 2024, do not pass on a laser engraver and cutter. 

A laser engraver and cutter can go where a vinyl cutter can't...opening up the possibilities of engraving and cutting wood and acrylic (and many more material) giving you a leg up on the competition.  

So can you make money with a laser engraver? Yes..but there are some very important things to know before you invest.  

How to Add Roland Cut Lines Automatically to PNG Files with Free Flexi Designer for BN2-20A (Free Practice Design)

With the release of the new Roland BN2-20A and BN2-20 one of the biggest changes from older models is the inclusion of the Versaworks Edition of Flexi Designer included with the 20" ecosolvent printer and cutter. 

This creates a fast and seamless workflow that has made creating Roland cut lines faster than ever before.  In fact - I put myself up against the clock and was shocked how fast you can add Roland cut lines for BN2. Follow along to learn how to go from SVG or PNG to cut lines for BN2 in Flexi in minutes. 

As an added bonus, you can download this Sunshine On My Mind design from So Fontsy for free with the code ROLANDBN2 to practice with and follow along. 

Roland BN2-20A: Everything to Know About the New, Faster Printer and Cutter (And First Look)

The new Roland BN2-20A and BN2-20 models are here...and yours truly has one of the very first machines! 

I'm thrilled to be able to introduce you to the new BN2 20" ecosolvent printer and cutter that's not only newly designed from the inside out to save you space and money, but also increase your production by printing and cutting four times faster than ever before. Did I mention auto cut lines with and direct cut with free Flexi Designer software that's included?  There's so much to love..and a few changes I'm not a fan of...so read on!  

How to Make Sublimation Blanks

You can make your own sublimation blanks giving you complete freedom and creativity when sublimating. 

Read on for the step by step on making custom sublimation blanks.

Printer Stands to Save You Space (When You Have too Many Like Me...)

If you're looking for a printer stand to save space in your small craft room or office, I have a few that I love! 

I searched Amazon high and low looking for the cheapest and best printer stands to save space...so check out my favorites