Spread the cost of a DTF printer from £4,000 to £60,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, dtf printers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £4,000 to £50,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£4k – £50k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £100k
Rates From
4.5% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical dtf printer price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £14,000: a 10% deposit of £1,400, then 48 monthly payments of £295 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £15,560, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level A3 DTF printer with shaker/dryer unit | £4,000–£9,000 | Entry Desktop DTF |
| 24-inch roll-fed DTF printer | £12,000–£22,000 | Mid-Volume Roll DTF |
| 30-42 inch production DTF printer with in-line powder shaker | £25,000–£45,000 | Production DTF |
| Dual-head high-throughput DTF printer | £40,000–£60,000 | High-Throughput DTF |
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A DTF printer qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000. Hire purchase agreements let you claim capital allowances on the machine. Lease payments are generally deductible in full against profits as they fall due.
DTF (direct-to-film) printers are bought mainly by garment decorators, promotional merchandise firms and print-on-demand businesses transferring designs onto a wide range of fabrics without the screen setup or pretreatment DTG needs. Because a DTF system is a newer, faster-evolving technology than screen or offset, buyers often size the printer to current order volume and keep terms shorter, matching how quickly the equipment itself is likely to be superseded. Film, powder adhesive and ink are ongoing consumable costs separate from the machine finance and can be a significant part of the per-garment cost. Replacement is generally driven by wanting a wider web, faster throughput or an integrated powder and curing line rather than the existing printer failing, since DTF print heads are the main wear item and are commonly replaced rather than the whole machine. The secondhand market is still developing given how recently DTF has become mainstream, so most buyers finance new equipment rather than refinancing used.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
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