What is PrintFactory and how can it benefit my DTF printing workflow?
An in-depth look at PrintFactory’s RIP workflow software: features, benefits, and why it fits perfectly with Printomize America’s DTF ecosystem.
PrintFactory is a comprehensive workflow software (RIP) designed to streamline and optimize digital print production. According to Printomize America’s product page, PrintFactory:
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Provides centralised control over printers and cutters across your business, on unlimited installs. printomizeamerica.com
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Supports layout tools (smart nesting, step‐and‐repeat, double‐side finishing), an editor for last-minute file changes, print station spooler job management, and advanced calibration for device-link profiles. printomizeamerica.com+1
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Delivers key benefits: consistent colour, lower ink costs, less wasted media, and smarter job prepping — all aimed at improving profitability. printomizeamerica.com+1
Key Features
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Unified Ecosystem: Desktop, cloud and mobile apps—all integrated in one subscription. printomizeamerica.com+1
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Smart Nesting & Job Prep: Various layout tools including gang, impose, template, contour cut support. printomizeamerica.com
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Colour Management: Includes VISU™ device-link engine, profile wizard, supports spectrophotometers, and ensures colour consistency across devices. printomizeamerica.com
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Automation & Load Balancing: Spooler for multiple jobs, unlimited seats, remote access, cloud backup of settings and profiles. printomizeamerica.com+1
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Scalable Licensing: Options like “Production” (basic) and “Connect” (for multi-printer enterprise setups) make it accessible for small operations and large print houses alike. printomizeamerica.com+1
Why It Works with DTF Printing
For your Printomize America DTF setup (printers, film, powder, heat press), PrintFactory helps by:
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Ensuring your white-underbase and colour layers print in the correct order and density.
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Enabling precise profile tuning to get accurate colour and minimise downtime.
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Lowering ink and film waste through smarter nesting and automatic job layouts.
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Giving you an efficient workflow from file to print, making your DTF operation faster and more profitable.
How to Get Started
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Select the edition that fits your production scale (Production vs Connect). printomizeamerica.com+1
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Install the software on your computers and nest it into your Printomize America DTF printer setup.
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Import or create ICC/device‐link profiles for your media, white ink, curing conditions.
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Set up workflows: nesting, finishing, cutters.
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Use the editor for last-minute tweaks (e.g., film orientation, cut path).
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Monitor job queue, output, and make adjustments as needed to keep your workflow optimal.