Cosmox Print-Jet A3 DTG Printer | Direct-to-Garment Printing System
Photorealistic direct-to-garment printer — ultra-soft hand feel, perfect for cotton apparel.
Create artwork in RIP software with white underbase
Apply pretreatment solution to dark fabric, heat press dry
Position garment on platen, adjust height for fabric thickness
CMYK+White printed directly onto fabric in one pass
Cure ink at 160°C for 90-120 seconds to fix colors
Garment is ready — incredibly soft, no film feel
Ink penetrates fabric fibers — no film, no plasticky feel. The print IS the fabric. Preferred by premium brands.
True photographic quality with smooth gradients and fine details. Perfect for photo prints and complex artwork.
Continuous circulation prevents titanium dioxide settling. Reduces white ink waste by 30% and prevents clogging.
White underbase and CMYK printed in a single pass — no reloading, no repositioning. Faster than two-pass DTG systems.
Sensor automatically adjusts platen height for different fabric thicknesses — jersey, fleece, hoodies without manual adjustment.
| Specification | Print-Jet A3 DTG |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | Direct-to-Garment (DTG) |
| Print Head | Dual XP600 |
| Print Area | 33 × 42 cm (A3) |
| Ink Configuration | CMYK + White (5-color) |
| Ink Type | DTG Textile Pigment Ink |
| Maximum Resolution | 2880 × 1440 dpi |
| White Ink Circulation | Automatic (built-in pump + stirring) |
| Platen Type | Height-adjustable, quick-release |
| Print Speed (Light Garment) | 30-60 sec per A3 |
| Print Speed (Dark Garment) | 60-120 sec per A3 |
| Daily Output | 100-200 shirts / 8hr shift |
| Pretreatment | Required for dark garments (spray or auto) |
| Fabric Compatibility | 100% Cotton / Cotton-rich blends |
| RIP Software | Maintop / AcroRIP (included) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 / Ethernet |
| Power Supply | 110-220V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 180W |
| Operating Environment | 18-28°C, 40-60% RH |
| Machine Dimensions | 85 × 65 × 45 cm |
| Machine Weight | 45 kg (net) |
| Warranty | 12 months; 3 months print heads |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, OEKO-TEX (inks) |
| Feature | DTG (Print-Jet) | DTF | Screen Printing | Sublimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Cotton | Yes (excellent) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Works on Polyester | No | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Works on Dark Fabrics | Yes (with pretreatment) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Soft Hand Feel | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Pretreatment Required | Yes (dark only) | No | No | No |
| Equipment Cost | $3,000-8,000 | $1,200-5,000 | $500-5,000 | $1,000-8,000 |
| Per-Print Cost (A3) | $0.60-1.20 | $0.20-0.40 | $0.10-0.30 | $0.30-0.60 |
| Minimum Order | 1 piece | 1 piece | 10+ pieces | 1 piece |
| Print Detail | 10/10 | 10/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Fabric Versatility | Cotton only | Almost all fabrics | Most fabrics | Polyester only |
DTG works best on 100% cotton and high-cotton blends (≥70% cotton). It does NOT work on 100% polyester or nylon. For polyester, consider sublimation; for mixed fabrics, DTF is a better choice.
White DTG ink needs a bonding layer to sit on top of dark fabric. Pretreatment solution creates this layer, preventing white ink from soaking into the fabric and losing opacity. Light garments don't need pretreatment because no white ink is used.
DTG has the softest hand feel of any garment printing method. The ink becomes part of the fabric rather than sitting on top. There is no film, no plastisol layer — you can't feel the print at all after washing. This is DTG's #1 selling point for premium brands.
100-200 shirts per 8-hour shift. Light garments print faster (30-60 sec), dark garments slower (60-120 sec due to white underbase). For larger volumes, consider a dual-platen or conveyor DTG system.
If you print mainly cotton and care about the softest possible feel, choose DTG. If you need fabric versatility (polyester, denim, blends) and don't want pretreatment hassles, choose DTF. Many print shops run both — DTG for premium cotton, DTF for everything else.
Ink cost: $0.30-0.60 per A3 (CMYK only), $0.80-1.20 per A3 (CMYK+White on darks). Pretreatment: $0.10-0.20. Total: $0.40-1.40 per shirt. More expensive than DTF for small runs, but premium brands accept the cost for the superior hand feel.
50-80 wash cycles with proper curing. Cure at 160°C for 90-120 seconds. The ink bonds chemically with cotton fibers, making it very durable. Wash inside-out in cold water, air dry or low-heat tumble for best longevity.
DTG requires more maintenance than DTF. Daily: nozzle check, clean wiper, shake white ink (10 min). Weekly: clean capping station, flush white ink lines, clean encoder strip (30 min). If not used for 2+ days, white ink should be flushed from lines to prevent clogging.
Yes, but white ink underbase is always required on colored/dark fabrics. Light pastels work similarly to white garments. Very dark fabrics (black, navy) need thicker white underbase and more pretreatment for good opacity.
Compared to screen printing: less water usage (no screen washing), less chemical waste (no emulsion/solvents), and OEKO-TEX certified inks. However, the pretreatment solution contains chemicals that need proper handling. Water-based DTG inks are among the most eco-friendly garment decoration options.
