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SHIPPING UV DTF DTG PRINTER FROM CHINA
Choose Quicker International Logistics to shipping UV printers, DTF printers and DTG printers from China. Professional cross-border shipping agency. Elevate your supply chain with one-stop shipping service from Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Dalian…Local delivery with efficient operation of importing and tariff
Shipping UV printers from China
Shipping DTF printers from China
Shipping DTG printers from China
UV Printer
UV printers use ultraviolet light to cure or dry the ink as it is printed. It can print on a lot of materials like plastic, glass, metal, wood…
Applications
Printing on custom phone cases, signage, promotional stuff, industrial parts…UV printer can also print on rigid and flexible materials.
Advantages
Instant drying with UV light.
High durability and scratch resistance.
Can print on almost any surface.
Use white ink to print on dark or transparent materials.
Sizes
UV printers come in various sizes. Plentiful options from small desktop models (A4 or A3) to large-format industrial machines (e.g., 200 × 300 cm).
DTF Printer (Direct-to-Film)
With a DTF printer, we can print personalized fabric. Generally, it works like this: printing designs onto a special PET film, applying powder adhesive, heat-transferring the design onto fabric. In recent years, it is particularly popular for garment printing.
Applications
Printing on T-shirts, hoodies and other textiles.
Suitable for cotton, polyester, blends and even leather.
Advantages
We can print on a lot of fabric types with rich color options.
The prints can be vibrant and durable.
No pre-treatment (unlike DTG).
Cost-effective for producing fabrics under small and large scale.
Sizes
DTF printers typically range from A4 and A3 sizes. Cover small business and larger industrial models.
DTG Printers (Direct-to-Garment)
Using inkjet technology, DTG printers print directly onto fabric. To make sure vibrant colors of DTG printing, the printer user need to pre-treat the fabric. That can ensure the ink adheres properly.
Applications
High-quality custom T-shirt printing.
Best suited for cotton and cotton-blend fabrics.
Advantages
DTG printer is very suitable for printing high-resolution photos onto clothing. Apparently, it can add clothing quality with more attraction to consumers.
For small orders with custom designs, it’s a very suitable choice.
The inks matching a DTG printer is generally water-based eco-friendly.
Limitations
The printer users need to do pre-treatment for those dark fabrics.
The printing effect on polyester or blends is not as good as the one on cotton.
Sizes
Similar to DTF printer, DTG printers are available in A4, A3 and larger sizes.
How to Shipping UV Printers, DTF Printers and DTG Printers From China?
Shipping UV printers, DTF printers and DTG printers from China requires careful consideration, but nothing special. Solid packaging require wooden crates. Choose suitable shipping methods based on a consideration of cost balance. For relatively heavier UV models especially those large ones, sea freight is often the best option. While for those smaller DTF and DTG printers, the sharing air shipping cost is more valuable.
Always need to consider shipping the ink – liquid. Choose a reliable supplier and plan your shipping earlier to ensure every thing goes ok in the future.
Packaging and Protection
Wooden Crates For Transportation
These printers are generally packaged in solid wooden crates to provide strong protection in transit.
Foam Padding & Shock Absorption
Inside the wooden crate, foam padding or other shock-absorbing materials are needed.
Stronger Protection Metal Frame on Wooden Crate
More tips to the wooden crate. It’s better to choose crates with metal frame and handles.
Shipping Methods
Generally, our consignors choose suitable shipping method for certain batch of shipment according to the size and weight of the printer. Natually, they also need to consider urgency level of the needing. Business always looking for a good balance between cost and needing. Shipping cost is very important to be carefully considered in international shipping especially air shipping & express shipping.
Sea Shipping
Sea shipping is the most economical option for large or heavy printers, such as those larger UV printers. UV printers, especially large-format ones, can take up significant space, making sea freight a practical choice. DTF and DTG printers are generally smaller but may still be shipped via sea for cost efficienc
But traditional sea shipping cost much longer time than DDP sea freight dedicated lines. The transit times for traditional sea shipping can be from 15 to 60 days, depending on the destination. DDP sea freight dedicated lines usually take direct-route sea lines running by Matson, ZIM, Cosco, CMA-CGM and Evergreen. It’s very fast sea shipping especially for China-North America and China-European Union routes.
Air Shipping
Air shipping is faster but more expensive, making it ideal for smaller DTF and DTG printers or urgent shipments. UV printers, being heavier, may not be cost-effective for air shipping.
Airlines calculate shipping fees based on volumetric weight (size and weight combined). While DTF and DTG printers are generally lighter, UV printers may incur high costs due to their size
Some types of inks used in these printers may be classified as hazardous materials, which could restrict air shipping. Always confirm with the shipping carrier and ensure compliance with IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations.
Express Shipping
Express shipping is suitable for individual artists, small businesses or those ordering a single printer for personalized product creation.
Express services deliver within 3~7 days but are the most expensive option.
Large UV printers may not be suitable for express shipping due to size constraints, but smaller DTF and DTG printers can be shipped this way.
Any restrictions to shipping the ink for those printers?
Ink for UV printer
UV inks are often classified as hazardous materials due to their chemical composition. Special documentation and packaging may be required for air shipping.
DTF and DTG Inks
These inks are typically water-based and less hazardous, making them easier to ship. However, always check with carriers for specific regulations.
To simplify the shipping process of shipping UV printer, DTF printer and DTG printer from China, some exporters ship the printers and inks separately. According to the shipping experience of Quicker International Logistics, in a lot of times it can positively avoid shipping delay.
Who are buying and shipping UV printers, DTF printers and DTG printers from China?
Companies purchase them for producing and selling consumer products
Bulk purchasing
Companies often purchase multiple units of printers for resale or production purposes. Sea shipping is the most cost-effective option for such bulk orders.
Customization and branding
Some manufacturers in China offer customized branding or configurations for businesses, which can increase lead times slightly.
Individuals or artists buy 1 or 2 units to making personalized products
Personalized products
Artists or small businesses specializing in personalized products (e.g., custom T-shirts, mugs, or phone cases) may only need one printer. Express or air shipping is more suitable for their needs.
Cost sensitivity
Shipping costs can significantly impact the total price for individuals, so compact and lightweight printers like DTF or DTG models are often preferred.
Who shipping the printers from China? Buyer or Seller?
Basically, it depends on the incoterms for the certain international purchasing. Sometimes buyers shipping the goods and sometimes sellers do that. Batch buyers would choose FOB sea shipping and take charge of the shipping by themselves. Generally, they need to place order very earlier (2 or even 3 months before shipping). However, nowadays, according to what we had observed, instead of frequent LCL or even FCL sea shipping each month, there are much more smaller orders shipping out each week, by sea or by air or by express (DHL, UPS, FedEx). Higher portions of DDP air shipping or express.
