In a bold step to expand its specialty print capabilities and deliver even more value to trade print resellers, CMYKhub has announced the acquisition of the AGP DTF-T653 printer from Kissel + Wolf Australia.
The move will enable CMYKhub to offer ready-to-press direct-to-film (DTF) transfers – an ideal solution for resellers with heat press equipment but without the overhead of owning a DTF printer. The printed film can be applied to a wide range of apparel using standard heat presses, enabling resellers to expand their offering with zero capital investment.
“We saw the AGP DTF-T653 printer at Visual Impact last year and thought ‘wow that’s a robust looking machine’. We’ve also been wanting to work with Kissel + Wolf for a number of years so we thought that’s the one for us,” Glen Francis, national communications manager at CMYKhub told Sprinter.
“It’s our first move into DTF. Initially we’ll be offering film to the customer to then be able to press onto garments themselves. We’re not in the market yet of holding dozens of different colours and sizes of different apparel. Many of our trade customers are already geared up for apparel decoration – they have the heat presses but haven’t made the leap to DTF printing. With this new service, we’re bridging that gap – delivering high-quality, full-colour printed film they can simply press and sell.”
The AGP DTF-T653 printer features:
- Three Epson I3200-A1 printheads
- CMYK+RGBO+White ink configuration for expanded colour range and vibrancy
- 60cm max print width, ideal for a broad array of garment formats
- Caldera DTF RIP software for precision colour control
- Paired with the H650 Pro Powder Shaker, which includes an auto powder recycling system and intelligent touchscreen operation
This configuration ensures production-grade efficiency with premium print quality, while reducing media handling and waste – making it a perfect fit for CMYKhub’s scalable production model.
Beyond resale benefits, CMYKhub will also use the AGP DTF-T653 to bring uniform production in-house. With more than 50 staff across Australia, the company expects to achieve significant savings and control by producing its own branded apparel internally.
“This machine delivers on multiple fronts,” said Francis.
“It opens new opportunities for our resellers, and it enhances our own operations by improving control, turnaround times, and cost-efficiency on internal uniform production.”
Jordan Wood, marketing and communications manager at Kissel+Wolf Australia, told Sprinter, “We’ve had a lot of excitement around AGP and the AGP DTF-T653 printer over the past year and a half. We’ve sold around 15 machines throughout Australia and New Zealand and we’re getting great communication back as well as multiple repeat buyers. CMYKhub are soon going to be just around the corner from us in Tullamarine and we’re excited to help them step into this new space and provide custom, short run flexible textile printing”.
Comment below to have your say on this story.
If you have a news story or tip-off, get in touch at editorial@sprinter.com.au.
Sign up to the Sprinter newsletter
