Haolic Printer Buying Guide
What Do You Want to Print?
Start with the products you want to make, then compare the printing methods and tested performance that fit your workflow.
Choose the Right Printing Method
Start with the surface you want to print, then compare the workflow, finish and production fit of DTF, DTG and UV DTF.
Compare
DTF
Best for flexible apparel production across cotton, polyester, blends and dark or light garments.
UV DTF
Best for cups, glass, acrylic, metal, ceramic, packaging and other smooth hard surfaces.
DTG
Best for premium direct-to-garment printing, especially cotton apparel and detailed one-off designs.
Materials
Cotton, polyester, blends, canvas and dark or light fabrics.
Glass, plastic, metal, acrylic, ceramic, coated wood and packaging.
Primarily cotton and cotton-rich garments.
Pretreatment
No garment pretreatment in the standard DTF workflow.
No garment pretreatment; the transfer is applied to a prepared hard surface.
Dark garments generally require pretreatment before printing.
Finished feel
Bright, durable transfer with a light film feel.
Glossy, dimensional decal-style finish on hard goods.
Ink sits more naturally within the fabric for a softer hand.
Workflow
Print, powder, cure and heat press.
Print, laminate and apply the transfer to the product.
Pretreat when needed, print directly and cure.
Best order type
Small custom runs through repeat batch apparel orders.
Personalized gifts, labels, accessories and premium hard goods.
Detailed one-offs, premium cotton pieces and short runs.
Main consideration
Requires powdering, curing and heat pressing.
Designed for hard surfaces rather than garments or flexible fabrics.
Material range is narrower and pretreatment control matters.
DTF
Best for
Best for flexible apparel production across cotton, polyester, blends and dark or light garments.
Materials
Cotton, polyester, blends, canvas and dark or light fabrics.
Workflow
Print, powder, cure and heat press.
Main consideration
Requires powdering, curing and heat pressing.
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Pretreatment
No garment pretreatment in the standard DTF workflow.
Finished feel
Bright, durable transfer with a light film feel.
Best order type
Small custom runs through repeat batch apparel orders.
UV DTF
Best for
Best for cups, glass, acrylic, metal, ceramic, packaging and other smooth hard surfaces.
Materials
Glass, plastic, metal, acrylic, ceramic, coated wood and packaging.
Workflow
Print, laminate and apply the transfer to the product.
Main consideration
Designed for hard surfaces rather than garments or flexible fabrics.
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Pretreatment
No garment pretreatment; the transfer is applied to a prepared hard surface.
Finished feel
Glossy, dimensional decal-style finish on hard goods.
Best order type
Personalized gifts, labels, accessories and premium hard goods.
DTG
Best for
Best for premium direct-to-garment printing, especially cotton apparel and detailed one-off designs.
Materials
Primarily cotton and cotton-rich garments.
Workflow
Pretreat when needed, print directly and cure.
Main consideration
Material range is narrower and pretreatment control matters.
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Pretreatment
Dark garments generally require pretreatment before printing.
Finished feel
Ink sits more naturally within the fabric for a softer hand.
Best order type
Detailed one-offs, premium cotton pieces and short runs.
Choose the technology first. You can compare verified printer performance and model-specific data in the next sections.
Verified Production Test Results
Compare real tested print times, hourly output, maintenance features and durability results. Product specifications are shown separately from verified test data.
How to read these test results
Print time and hourly output are based on Haolic test conditions. Actual results may vary by artwork, print mode, environment, maintenance and workflow.
Print Size
The maximum artwork size the printer can produce, not the overall machine dimensions.
Tested Print Time
The actual time needed to complete the stated test graphic under the listed settings.
Hourly Output
Machine output calculated from the tested print speed. Manual finishing time is not included.
Printhead & Resolution
These affect speed, detail and maintenance, but do not determine final print quality by themselves.
White Ink Maintenance
Circulation, stirring and automatic cleaning help reduce settling and daily maintenance pressure.
Durability Test
Shows wash, water or scratch performance under the stated test conditions.
DTF output is measured using the stated A3 test size. Hourly output reflects printer production only and does not include every manual finishing step.
Verified test result
Product specification
Model
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A3 XP600 DTF Printer
Tested print time
5.6 min / A3
6.2 min / A3
5.0 min / A3
5.6 min / A3
Tested hourly output
10.7 A3 prints / hr
9.7 A3 prints / hr
12 A3 prints / hr
10.7 A3 prints / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 13 in / 33 cm
A3 / 12.8 in / 32.5 cm
A2 / 16 in / 40.6 cm
A3 / 13 in / 33 cm
White ink circulation
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
White ink agitation
Supported
Manual agitation required
Supported
Supported
One-touch printhead cleaning
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
One-touch ink priming
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Vacation mode
Supported*
Supported*
Supported*
Supported*
Durability test
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles under the stated test conditions.
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles under the stated test conditions.
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles under the stated test conditions.
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles under the stated test conditions.
Printhead
XP600
XP600
4720
XP600
Resolution
720 × 2160 dpi
720 × 1440 dpi
720 × 1800 dpi
720 × 2160 dpi
Ink configuration
CMYK + WW
CMYK + WW
CMYK + WWWW
CMYK + WW
System / RIP software
Windows / RIIN RIP
Windows / HaolicRIP
Windows / RIIN RIP
Windows / RIIN RIP
Workflow
Standalone or shaker-dryer workflow supported.
Standalone or shaker-dryer workflow supported.
Shaker-dryer workflow supported; suited to larger-format production.
Standalone or shaker-dryer workflow supported.
Recommended materials
Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
Warranty & support
1-year limited warranty
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-year limited warranty
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-year limited warranty
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-year limited warranty
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
Tested print time
5.6 min / A3
Tested hourly output
10.7 A3 prints / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 13 in / 33 cm
Ink & maintenance
White ink circulation + agitation; one-touch cleaning + ink priming; vacation mode*
Durability test
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles
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- White ink circulation
- Supported
- White ink agitation
- Supported
- One-touch printhead cleaning
- Supported
- One-touch ink priming
- Supported
- Vacation mode
- Supported; enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
- Printhead
- XP600
- Resolution
- 720 × 2160 dpi
- Ink configuration
- CMYK + WW
- System / RIP software
- Windows / RIIN RIP
- Workflow
- Standalone or shaker-dryer workflow supported.
- Recommended materials
- Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
- Warranty & support
- 1-year limited warranty; 1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support.
Tested print time
6.2 min / A3
Tested hourly output
9.7 A3 prints / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 12.8 in / 32.5 cm
Ink & maintenance
White ink circulation; manual agitation; one-touch cleaning + ink priming; vacation mode*
Durability test
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles
Show detailed specifications
- White ink circulation
- Supported
- White ink agitation
- Manual agitation required
- One-touch printhead cleaning
- Supported
- One-touch ink priming
- Supported
- Vacation mode
- Supported; enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
- Printhead
- XP600
- Resolution
- 720 × 1440 dpi
- Ink configuration
- CMYK + WW
- System / RIP software
- Windows / HaolicRIP
- Workflow
- Standalone or shaker-dryer workflow supported.
- Recommended materials
- Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
- Warranty & support
- 1-year limited warranty; 1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support.
Tested print time
5.0 min / A3
Tested hourly output
12 A3 prints / hr
Maximum print size
A2 / 16 in / 40.6 cm
Ink & maintenance
White ink circulation + agitation; one-touch cleaning + ink priming; vacation mode*
Durability test
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles
Show detailed specifications
- White ink circulation
- Supported
- White ink agitation
- Supported
- One-touch printhead cleaning
- Supported
- One-touch ink priming
- Supported
- Vacation mode
- Supported; enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
- Printhead
- 4720
- Resolution
- 720 × 1800 dpi
- Ink configuration
- CMYK + WWWW
- System / RIP software
- Windows / RIIN RIP
- Workflow
- Shaker-dryer workflow supported; suited to larger-format production.
- Recommended materials
- Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
- Warranty & support
- 1-year limited warranty; 1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support.
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A3 XP600 DTF Printer
Tested print time
5.6 min / A3
Tested hourly output
10.7 A3 prints / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 13 in / 33 cm
Ink & maintenance
White ink circulation + agitation; one-touch cleaning + ink priming; vacation mode*
Durability test
Approx. 50–100 wash cycles
Show detailed specifications
- White ink circulation
- Supported
- White ink agitation
- Supported
- One-touch printhead cleaning
- Supported
- One-touch ink priming
- Supported
- Vacation mode
- Supported; enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
- Printhead
- XP600
- Resolution
- 720 × 2160 dpi
- Ink configuration
- CMYK + WW
- System / RIP software
- Windows / RIIN RIP
- Workflow
- Standalone or shaker-dryer workflow supported.
- Recommended materials
- Most textile products; best results on cotton, cotton blends and polyester.
- Warranty & support
- 1-year limited warranty; 1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support.
*Vacation mode: Supported on all listed DTF models. Enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
Included maintenance features: All listed DTF models support white ink circulation, one-touch printhead cleaning, one-touch ink priming and vacation mode. Mini D8 requires manual white ink agitation; the other listed DTF models include automatic white ink agitation.
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty. The mainboard is eligible for one free replacement within 6 months for a qualifying non-user-caused failure. The printhead is excluded from standard coverage. Other covered parts may be repaired or replaced according to the warranty terms.
Warranty shipping: For approved warranty claims made within 30 days of delivery, Haolic covers the applicable shipping costs. After 30 days, approved replacement parts remain free, but the customer is responsible for shipping costs. Consumables are sold separately.
UV DTF timing is measured using a standard 9.37 × 4.21 in (23.8 × 10.7 cm) cup-transfer test graphic.
Verified test result
Product specification
Model
Tested print time
4.2 min / 9.37 × 4.21 in graphic
2.8 min / 9.37 × 4.21 in graphic
Tested hourly output
14.3 test graphics / hr
21.4 test graphics / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 11.8 in / 30 cm
A3 / 11.8 in / 30 cm
Automatic lamination
Supported
Supported
White ink agitation
Manual agitation required
Supported
One-touch printhead cleaning
Supported
Supported
One-touch ink priming
Supported
Supported
Vacation mode
Supported*
Supported*
Durability test
10 back-and-forth key-scratch passes: no ink loss or cracking; 10-minute water immersion: no lifting or fading.
10 back-and-forth key-scratch passes: no ink loss or cracking; 10-minute water immersion: no lifting or fading.
Printhead
DX7
XP600 (dual-head system)
Resolution
720 × 1440 dpi
720 × 1440 dpi
Ink configuration
CMYK + WW + VV
CMYK + WW + VVVVVV
System / RIP software
Windows / RIIN RIP
Windows / RIIN RIP
Workflow
Print, laminate and apply UV DTF transfers to flat or curved hard surfaces.
Higher-output print-and-laminate workflow for flat or curved hard surfaces.
Recommended materials
Most hard-surface materials, including glass, acrylic, ceramic, metal, plastic and wood.
Most hard-surface materials, including glass, acrylic, ceramic, metal, plastic and wood.
Warranty & support
1-year limited warranty
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-year limited warranty
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support
Tested print time
4.2 min / 9.37 × 4.21 in graphic
Tested hourly output
14.3 test graphics / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 11.8 in / 30 cm
Ink & maintenance
Auto lamination; manual agitation; one-touch cleaning + ink priming; vacation mode*
Durability test
10 key-scratch passes + 10-min water test
Show detailed specifications
- Automatic lamination
- Supported
- White ink agitation
- Manual agitation required
- One-touch printhead cleaning
- Supported
- One-touch ink priming
- Supported
- Vacation mode
- Supported; enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
- Printhead
- DX7
- Resolution
- 720 × 1440 dpi
- Ink configuration
- CMYK + WW + VV
- System / RIP software
- Windows / RIIN RIP
- Workflow
- Print, laminate and apply UV DTF transfers to flat or curved hard surfaces.
- Recommended materials
- Most hard-surface materials, including glass, acrylic, ceramic, metal, plastic and wood.
- Warranty & support
- 1-year limited warranty; 1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support.
Tested print time
2.8 min / 9.37 × 4.21 in graphic
Tested hourly output
21.4 test graphics / hr
Maximum print size
A3 / 11.8 in / 30 cm
Ink & maintenance
Auto lamination + white ink agitation; one-touch cleaning + ink priming; vacation mode*
Durability test
10 key-scratch passes + 10-min water test
Show detailed specifications
- Automatic lamination
- Supported
- White ink agitation
- Supported
- One-touch printhead cleaning
- Supported
- One-touch ink priming
- Supported
- Vacation mode
- Supported; enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
- Printhead
- XP600 (dual-head system)
- Resolution
- 720 × 1440 dpi
- Ink configuration
- CMYK + WW + VVVVVV
- System / RIP software
- Windows / RIIN RIP
- Workflow
- Higher-output print-and-laminate workflow for flat or curved hard surfaces.
- Recommended materials
- Most hard-surface materials, including glass, acrylic, ceramic, metal, plastic and wood.
- Warranty & support
- 1-year limited warranty; 1-on-1 remote setup, training & technical support.
Included maintenance features: Both listed UV DTF models support automatic lamination, one-touch printhead cleaning, one-touch ink priming and vacation mode. UX7 Mini requires manual white ink agitation; the Dual XP600 model includes automatic white ink agitation.
*Vacation mode: Enable with care and follow the recommended maintenance procedure.
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty. For UX7 Mini, the mainboard is eligible for one free replacement within 6 months for a qualifying non-user-caused failure. For the Dual XP600 model, the printhead and mainboard are excluded from standard coverage. Other covered parts may be repaired or replaced according to the warranty terms.
Warranty shipping: For approved warranty claims made within 30 days of delivery, Haolic covers the applicable shipping costs. After 30 days, approved replacement parts remain free, but the customer is responsible for shipping costs. Consumables are sold separately.
Only results that have been verified under Haolic test conditions should be presented as tested performance.
Verified test result
Product specification
Verified testing in progress
Full verified results will be added after testing is complete. Product specifications can still be reviewed on the corresponding product page.
Actual results may vary by artwork size, print mode, environment, maintenance condition, consumables and operator workflow.
Before You Choose a Printer
Confirm these six points before narrowing down your final setup.
Your Products
What will you print most often?
What is the largest design size you need?
Your Workflow
How many prints do you expect per day?
Do you have room for curing, powdering, or laminating equipment?
Your Setup
How much daily maintenance can you handle?
Does your budget include supplies and supporting equipment?