Can Epson ET-15000 Be Converted to DTF as Epson XP-15000?

Question:
I hear the Epson XP-15000 can be turned into DTF. If I already have an Epson ET-15000, can I convert it to DTF the same way, or do I need to buy an XP-15000 instead?
 
Answer:
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Requirements for DTF (direct-to-film) conversion and compatibility:
 
Epson XP-15000 or Epson ET-15000 for DTF?
 
The Features that Make the XP-15000 the Perfect Choice for DTF
The Epson XP-15000 is a six-color printer (CMYK + Red + Gray), making it ideal for DTF conversion. The extra color channels enable more vivid and precise printing, making them especially useful in DTF projects where fine gradients and tonal transitions are key.
 
ET-15000: A Four-Color, Wide-Format Printer
In contrast, the Epson ET-15000 is a four-color printer (CMYK only). Although this allows you to cover most office or photo printing needs, it is less suitable for DFT conversion. The additional absence of two color channels severely restricts the printer's capacity for producing the detailed and vivid results usually expected of DTF prints.
 
Options for Moving Forward
Best DTF Printer to Consider Buying: XP-15000
If you’re serious about DTF printing, the XP-15000 is better. It has a six-color system, excellent print output, and is widely known as a solid base model for DTF modification.
Learn About the ET-15000 Limitations:
Technically, you could modify a four-color printer, such as the ET-15000, to DTF, but we don't recommend that. The modified color would mean that the prints wouldn't hold up because the range isn't there; the colors aren't what they should be. Even more, six-color systems are optimal for the DTF ink configuration.
Research DTF-Compatible Printers:
If the XP-15000 isn't available, other six-color Epson printers could also be converted to DTF. This helps you research compatible models or visit our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies) for more convenient alternative printer solutions.
 
Because the process is physical, some updates and printer issues are not even that simple to solve. So we can’t offer remote troubleshooting, advice, or assistance with printer repairs or alterations,” the company said. However, we provide a physical detection and fixing repair service (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service) at a nearby diagnostic facility.
 
Due to current demand, we are operating on a first-come, first-served basis, and there may be some waiting time before we can accommodate your printer. They are designed to fix entire printers or individual components, so we guide you through the process. We also invite those of you into DIY to find ways to approach. Check out our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies), where we welcome you to search and see what tools we can provide you in a DIY format.
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