How should I choose between HY 2D DTG (Pigment) and a DTF workflow?

Choose HY 2D DTG (Pigment) when the job is direct printing on cotton or blends containing at least 60% cotton and the planned line benefits from in-line pre-treatment. Compare a DTF workflow when transfer production or a broader garment-material plan is the priority. Final selection should be checked against the actual fabric, artwork and daily output target.

How does white ink support dark garments?

White ink creates the underbase for color on a dark garment. HY 2D DTG (Pigment) prints white and color in one print sequence, while the Epson i1600 heads are dedicated to automatic in-line jetted pre-treatment and are not color-ink printheads.

How many machines can one operator manage, and how should capacity be planned?

One operator can keep one machine's two stations moving by loading or unloading one platen while the other prints. There is no universal multi-machine staffing number. Plan capacity from the published A4 dark-pattern references, 115 pcs/h at 3-pass (720 × 900), 90 pcs/h at 4-pass (720 × 1200), or 60 pcs/h at 6-pass (720 × 1800), then validate garment handling and tunnel-dryer timing with the intended job.

How much space and supporting equipment does the tunnel dryer require?

Curing is external, so the line plan must include the selected tunnel dryer or oven, transfer space, operator access and service clearances. The exact dryer footprint and utility requirement depend on the chosen configuration and are resolved in the pre-order layout review.

DTG Printer

HY 2D DTG (Pigment)

Industrial dual-station pigment DTG, one operator, continuous production.

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HY 2D DTG (Pigment) industrial printer with two garment platen stations — Front-access dual-station layout with both garment platens visible.

600 × 800 mmMaximum print size

7-colorW + CMYK + R + G

115 pcs/hA4 dark, 3-pass (720 × 900)

Dual-stationAlternating operation

Overview

The HY 2D DTG (Pigment) is a dual-station industrial DTG printer that keeps one platen printing while the other is loaded or unloaded. The operator places a garment, then automatic in-line jetted pre-treatment and synchronized white-and-color printing run in sequence. Paired with an external tunnel dryer, the layout supports a continuous one-operator workflow.

Built for continuous pigment DTG production

Dual-station alternating operation lets one operator load or unload one of the dual platens while the other station prints. Dual print carriages on a high-precision magnetic levitation (maglev) linear rail provide the mechanical foundation for the continuous workflow.

Automatic in-line jetted pre-treatment removes the separate manual spraying step. White and color print in one sequence, then the garment moves to the external tunnel dryer. No steaming or washing is required, creating a zero-discharge pigment workflow.

Consumable formulations and supply options are maintained in the Consumables catalogue; this page covers the printer and line configuration.

For route selection, compare the HY 2D DTG family and the HY 2D DTG (Reactive) route. Buyers evaluating a smaller A2 desktop workflow can compare the HY-4050.

HY 2D DTG dual-platen loading area with both garment platen stations extended — Both garment platens shown in the loading position.

Factory-direct production support

Configuration, onboarding and after-sales guidance are coordinated by the manufacturer team in Shenzhen.

300+printers shipped

70+countries served

42+patents

Matched print samples

Drag the divider to compare the dark cotton garment before printing and after white-underbase and color application.

Before printing. Dark cotton garment positioned on the platen before white and color are jetted. — Before printing
Dark cotton garment positioned on the platen before white and color are jetted.
After printing
White underbase supports the color image on the dark garment.

After printing. White underbase supports the color image on the dark garment. — Before printing
Dark cotton garment positioned on the platen before white and color are jetted.
After printing
White underbase supports the color image on the dark garment.

The comparison presents the print stage and does not represent wash-test or colorfastness data.

One operator, continuous pigment workflow

The two stations keep garment handling and printing moving in parallel before external curing.

Operator loading one HY 2D DTG platen while the second station holds a printed garment — One operator prepares one platen while the other station continues printing.

Place, pre-treat, print, cure

Place garment
Automatic in-line jetted pre-treatment
Print white + color in one pass
External tunnel dryer

One operator loads or unloads one station while the other prints, then transfers the printed garment to external tunnel-dryer curing.

Printer components and production workflow

Focused component views connect the published specification to the machine architecture. Final component configuration is confirmed on quotation.

Dual print carriages on maglev rails

Dual print carriages run on a maglev linear rail.
The carriage and rail system is the mechanical basis for controlled print accuracy and production speed.

Dual-station alternating operation

One of the dual platens prints while the other is loaded or unloaded.
The alternating cycle keeps one operator focused on garment handling while the machine continues printing.

HY 2D DTG quick-change platen and vacuum hold-down area

Quick-change platens (custom sizes available) + Dual vacuum platen system

Quick-change platens let one machine cover multiple product formats.
The dual vacuum platen system uses dual-circuit hold-down to secure the garment during printing.

Where this system fits production

Cotton and blends containing at least 60% cotton across multiple quick-change platen formats.

T-Shirts, White underbase and color in one pass: dark and light cotton tees on the same line — **T-Shirts**White underbase and color in one pass: dark and light cotton tees on the same line

Canvas Bags, Dual vacuum hold-down keeps stiff canvas flat for edge-to-edge prints — **Canvas Bags**Dual vacuum hold-down keeps stiff canvas flat for edge-to-edge prints

Hoodies & Sweatshirts, Up to 40 mm material thickness covers heavyweight fleece and seams — **Hoodies & Sweatshirts**Up to 40 mm material thickness covers heavyweight fleece and seams

Pet Apparel, Small-format quick-change platens for small garments and curved panels — **Pet Apparel**Small-format quick-change platens for small garments and curved panels

Plan the complete configuration

Published values for HY 2D DTG (Pigment). Confirm the final ink set, workflow equipment and shipping configuration on quotation.

HY 2D DTG (Pigment) published specifications grouped by configuration, workflow and installation planning.
Specification group	Parameter	Published specification
Core configuration	Model	HY 2D DTG (Pigment)
	Station workflow	Dual-station alternating operation; one of the dual platens prints while the other is loaded or unloaded
	Carriages	Dual print carriages
	Rail system	Maglev linear rail
	Epson i1600 function	Automatic in-line jetted pre-treatment; not used for color ink
	Print channels	W + CMYK + R + G (pigment configuration)
	Printing sizes	600 × 800 / 480 × 690 / 400 × 500 / 300 × 400 mm
Performance and workflow	Print mode	Scanning
	Platen change	Quick-change platens
	Vacuum	Dual vacuum platen system; dual-circuit hold-down
	Speed (A4 dark pattern)	3-pass (720 × 900): 115 pcs/h; 4-pass (720 × 1200): 90 pcs/h; 6-pass (720 × 1800): 60 pcs/h
	Resolution	720 × 900 / 720 × 1200 / 720 × 1800
	Media	Cotton and blends containing at least 60% cotton
	Material thickness	2.5-40 mm
Installation and planning	Input / RIP / Interface	PRN, PRT / Neostampa / USB 3.0
	Curing	Tunnel dryer or external oven; external curing with no in-machine curing
	Power	220 V / 60 Hz
	Machine size (L × W × H)	3000 × 2200 × 1800 mm
	Net weight	1300 kg
	Ambient temperature and humidity	20-25°C; 60-70% RH
	Workspace requirements	Independent, clean, low-dust, low-light and well-ventilated workroom

Support continues after installation

One-year warranty

Standard 12-month coverage on the core machine, with optional extended care confirmed on quotation.

Installation and onboarding

Setup, calibration and first-print guidance through documented video and PDF procedures.

Troubleshooting library

Practical checks for routine operation, maintenance and common production interruptions.

Remote engineer guidance

Real-time diagnosis and tuning support through video call and approved remote-access tools.

HY 2D DTG (Pigment)

Built for continuous pigment DTG production

Factory-direct production support

Matched print samples

Before printing

After printing