Which is better? UV DTF printing vs UV direct printing

In order to meet the new needs of printing on hard objects, UV printers came into being. There are two kinds of them, UV direct printing and UV DTF printing.

Similarities:
Both UV direct printing machine and UV DTF printer print under ultraviolet heating. As the substrate passes through the printing press, special inks are used to dry quickly under ultraviolet light. And the time is relatively short, so there is almost no ink leakage and diffusion. So the picture is very clear and the details are in place. The inks used by both machines are UV inks.

And UV DTF is a relatively new method, which is a little more complicated than the first one. We generally print on the A film first, so that the printed picture is on the glue.
Finally, we can cut out the pattern, print the pattern on the medium, and tear off the protective film, so that the printed picture will remain on the medium to complete the printing.

Some comparisons:
Printing cost:
UV DTF needs film and ink, and the cost of film is much higher than that of ink. So, compared to UV direct printing. Printing costs increase.

Printing speed:
Compared with UV DTF printers, UV direct printing does not need to print on the film, it can be printed directly on the transfer. and requires subsequent lamination. Cut and paste, so it takes more time.

Adhesion:
UV direct printing is to print UV ink directly on the medium. Then blow dry with a lamp, the adhesion is beyond doubt. UV DTF is printed on the film, then pasted on the medium and fixed with glue, the adhesion may not be as good as direct printing. However, with the continuous development of technology, the adhesion of UV DTF is gradually enhanced, and the viscosity is strengthened, which is almost the same as that of direct printing.

Printing range:
Although the UV printer prints directly on the surface of the object, if there is a slope on the surface of the object, we need a UV DTF printer. It is very convenient because it can be pasted at will after cutting. These stickers can be transferred to almost all materials and surfaces, overcoming the shortcomings of UV/DTG printers.

App comparison:
UV direct printing: Home decoration: custom tiles, custom glass sliding doors, custom wardrobes.
Advertising: posters, support banners, bottle printing.
Other customized products: leather, phone case, metal, etc.
UV DTF printing: On the basis of UV direct printing, it is more extensive and can be used on slopes where UV flatbed machines cannot be pasted.