How Caldera DTF Presets Improve the Setup Experience for DTF Printers
November 19, 2025
You probably ask yourself the same question over and over again when you get inconsistent print results: What did I do wrong?. This is a current situation that DTF printers witness everyday in their business. The result you expect does not only depend on good quality DTF Printers or inks. It also depends on the settings you’ve selected in the first place.
Beginners in DTF printing often find it challenging to set up their devices and print consistently without losing quality. This is why we’re writing this article: to help you understand Caldera’s simplified, ready-to-use process.
But first of all, what do we mean by good quality results? of course, we mean consistency and stability. In this article, we will explain in detail what these two terms mean in DTF printing and how Caldera Direct-to-Film will help you get these results in one single setup.
Consistency & Stability: Why do you Need Both
To get consistent and stable results in DTF printing is to go through endless tests and resetting.
Consistent and stable results mean happy customers. But this is not the only reason to look for this type of result. The major reason is to keep your customers as happy as they were in the beginning and consistently grow your business.
Yes, the first setup is essential, and that’s why you need to think of a good start in DTF printing.
This defines your whole production and customers’ feedback. As a result, you will endlessly keep looking for the right settings, and this is why Caldera introduces ready-to-use presets.
What is a DTF Preset and what Makes it so Efficient?
In DTF printing, you don’t only deal with different textile types but also with colors, material handling, printers…etc. Because of this, configurations can be complicated especially for beginners or printers transitioning from one direct printing method to another (Example: from DTG to DTF).
A DTF preset solves this issue by combining all the key technical configurations: those that impact ashesion, opacity, color accuracy, and curing. Check our DTF glossary for more details.
A Look at the Advantages of Caldera DTF Presets
✓ Essential production settings are already present
✓ The white ink behaves correctly
✓ Colors print predictably
✓ The film receives the right ink load
✓ Resolutions match the needs of DTF transfer
How Do you Benefit from Caldera’s Presets
✓ Faster onboarding
You can start printing within minutes, not hours. No need to understand complex color terms or strategies.
✓ Fewer production errors
Presets protect your print jobs against multiple mistakes, like white ink levels and more.
✓ Reduced material waste
Use the appropriate amount of ink, film, and powder without wasting most of them in reprinting.
These presets are now downloadable on CalderaDock 🎉
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