Desktop garment transfers

Grando A3-301 Desktop DTF Garment Transfer Printer (300 mm)

Original price was: £3,666.00.Current price is: £2,999.00.

+vat

Best for: small-batch T-shirts, workwear and personalised textile transfers.

Print garment designs onto PET film in a compact, roll-fed desktop format.

  • 300 mm maximum print width
  • 1 Epson F1080 printhead
  • CMYK + white water-based transfer ink

Print to film, apply powder, cure, then heat-press onto a compatible garment.

Prices exclude VAT.

Desktop garment transfers

Bring small-batch garment printing in-house

Build a compact transfer workflow around the A3-301’s 300 mm print width. Print your designs onto PET film, then powder, cure and heat press them onto suitable garments.

  • 300 mm maximum print width
  • One Epson F1080 head
  • CMYK + white transfer ink

What you can make

Start with the products you want to offer

Personalised garments

Create T-shirt graphics and small-run workwear designs within a 300 mm print width.

Bags & textile accessories

Prepare logos and illustrations for suitable tote bags and fabric accessories.

Compact transfer layouts

Arrange individual designs or smaller transfers to suit the available film width.

Application examples depend on the correct configuration, consumables and finishing process. Test the actual material before production.

Know the machine

A desktop format, with a clear transfer workflow

  • Single Epson F1080 printhead with CMYK and white ink
  • 30 cm roll feed with automatic film cutting after printing
  • Touchscreen displays temperature, humidity and ink volume
  • Manufacturer-listed mobile-app operation
Technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Printing processDTF printing onto PET transfer film
Maximum print width300 mm
Media300 mm PET film
Printhead1 Epson F1080
InkWater-based transfer ink, CMYK + white
Manufacturer-rated print modes2 m²/h at 624 × 1800 dpi, 5 pass; 1.7 m²/h at 624 × 2160 dpi, 6 pass; 1.5 m²/h at 624 × 2520 dpi, 7 pass
Listed dimensions820 × 560 × 350 mm; sheet label: “with stand”
Listed weight58 kg; net or packed weight not identified
Power supplyAC 110 V / 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating environment20–35°C; 35–65% RH

The figures above reproduce the manufacturer specifications listed on this product page. Confirm the supplied configuration and installation requirements in your itemised quotation.

From artwork to finished item

Plan the whole workflow

  1. Prepare your artwork

    Set the finished design size and confirm the file and RIP requirements for your supplied setup.

  2. Print, powder & cure

    Use compatible PET film, transfer ink and adhesive powder. Follow the confirmed curing process for those consumables.

  3. Press & test

    Heat press onto a suitable garment using verified settings. Test the actual fabric before a production run.

Before you order

Get the setup details in writing

An application or optional fixture shown in the catalogue does not establish what is included. Have the supplied equipment, consumables, software and services clearly itemised.

Consumables

Confirm the A3-301 cartridge setup, film and adhesive powder for the supplied machine.

Finishing equipment

Have the dryer or oven and heat press itemised in the quotation.

Workspace

Confirm installed dimensions, safe access, electrical supply and the stated operating environment.

Software & support

Ask which RIP licence, installation, training and support are included, and request the written warranty terms.

A few useful answers

Before you choose

Match the machine to your actual materials and finished product. A representative sample can help confirm the setup you need.

Does the A3-301 print directly onto T-shirts?

It prints onto PET film. The design is transferred to the garment after powdering, curing and heat pressing.

Which printhead does it use?

The A3-301 specification identifies one Epson F1080 printhead.

Should I choose the A3-301 or Y402?

The A3-301 has a 300 mm print width and one head. The Y402 has a 420 mm print width and two i1600 heads. Compare the full workflows against your design sizes and order volume.

Can I use bottled DTF ink instead of the A3 cartridges?

The catalogue offers dedicated A3-301 cartridges. Confirm the ink supply arrangement for your machine before ordering or substituting consumables.

What should I compare when choosing a printer?

Compare your largest design, usable print width, complete finishing process and demonstrated output with your own artwork. Print-mode ratings are not finished-garment production rates.

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Compare the relevant supplies, services and alternative equipment below. Confirm consumable compatibility with the exact configuration before ordering.

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A3-301 ink cartridge set

Dedicated CMYK + white cartridge product for this model. Check the supplied cartridge arrangement.

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300 mm DTF film

Match the film width and confirm suitability for your selected setup.

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A3-301 maintenance box

Model-specific waste-ink tank. Follow the machine’s replacement procedure.

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Compare the Y402

A wider 420 mm printable format with two i1600 heads.

Talk through your application

Request an itemised quotation

Tell us your largest artwork size, garment types and expected order volume. We can discuss the complete printing and finishing setup.

Discuss your setup

Call 01324 610156 or email sales@dtfsupplies.co.uk.

Product details

Key Specifications

Specification Details
Printing process DTF printing onto PET transfer film
Maximum print width 300 mm
Media 300 mm PET film
Printhead 1 Epson F1080
Ink Water-based transfer ink, CMYK + white
Manufacturer-rated print modes 2 m²/h at 624 × 1800 dpi, 5 pass; 1.7 m²/h at 624 × 2160 dpi, 6 pass; 1.5 m²/h at 624 × 2520 dpi, 7 pass
Listed dimensions 820 × 560 × 350 mm; sheet label: “with stand”
Listed weight 58 kg; net or packed weight not identified
Power supply AC 110 V / 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating environment 20–35°C; 35–65% RH

Description

Grando A3-301 Desktop DTF Garment Transfer Printer (300 mm)

The Grando A3-301 is a desktop DTF printer for small batches of personalised garments and textile accessories. Its 300 mm print width suits individual designs and compact transfer layouts.

Designs are printed onto PET transfer film and applied to the garment using the appropriate powder, curing and heat-press process.

What you can make

  • Personalised T-shirts and small-run workwear designs
  • Logos and graphics for tote bags and suitable textile accessories
  • Transfers for suitable light or dark fabrics

Key features

  • Single Epson F1080 printhead with CMYK and white ink
  • 30 cm roll feed with automatic film cutting after printing
  • Touchscreen displays temperature, humidity and ink volume
  • Manufacturer-listed mobile-app operation

Technical specifications

Specification Details
Printing process DTF printing onto PET transfer film
Maximum print width 300 mm
Media 300 mm PET film
Printhead 1 Epson F1080
Ink Water-based transfer ink, CMYK + white
Manufacturer-rated print modes 2 m²/h at 624 × 1800 dpi, 5 pass; 1.7 m²/h at 624 × 2160 dpi, 6 pass; 1.5 m²/h at 624 × 2520 dpi, 7 pass
Listed dimensions 820 × 560 × 350 mm; sheet label: “with stand”
Listed weight 58 kg; net or packed weight not identified
Power supply AC 110 V / 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating environment 20–35°C; 35–65% RH

Figures above are manufacturer specifications. Confirm the supplied configuration and installation requirements in your quotation.

Workflow and equipment to plan for

Plan for suitable PET film, transfer ink, adhesive powder, curing equipment and a heat press. Curing and pressing settings depend on the consumables and garment.

The sheet lists cotton, polyester and other application materials. Test the actual item before production, particularly heat-sensitive fabrics and coated surfaces.

Have the dryer or oven, heat press, RIP licence and starter consumables itemised in your quotation. Rated print speeds describe the stated modes, rather than finished-garment output.

Which Grando printer suits your work?

  • A3-301: desktop DTF garment transfers; 300 mm print width.
  • Y402: wider DTF garment transfers; 420 mm print width and two heads.
  • GD-302UV: 300 mm UV 3D gel-effect badges; cutting and double heat pressing.
  • GD-600S: roll-fed UV TPU badges and crystal labels; 600 mm media width.
  • GD-6090UV Pro: 600 × 900 mm UV flatbed for objects, TPU badges and crystal labels; optional rotary printing.
  • GD-A301UV: A3 hybrid UV flatbed, roll and crystal-label work; optional fixtures.
  • S450: rotary direct printing onto suitable socks; match ink and finishing to the fabric.

Frequently asked questions

Does the A3-301 print directly onto T-shirts?

It prints onto PET film. The design is transferred to the garment after powdering, curing and heat pressing.

Which printhead does it use?

The A3-301 specification identifies one Epson F1080 printhead.

Should I choose the A3-301 or Y402?

The A3-301 has a 300 mm print width and one head. The Y402 has a 420 mm print width and two i1600 heads. Compare the full workflows against your design sizes and order volume.

Request your quotation

Tell us what you want to print, the material and dimensions, and your expected order volume. Ask for an itemised quotation, call 01324 610156 or email sales@dtfsupplies.co.uk.

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