Epson G6070 Print Speeds by Mode

The Epson SureColor G6070 lacks published speeds for modes because DTF printing depends heavily on pass count—4-pass draft for speed, 6-pass production for balance, 8-pass high-quality for opacity. At 1200x600 dpi max resolution with a single printhead (3200 nozzles), it prints color layers before white underbase in one pass sequence, capping speeds below dual-head machines. Transfer Academy recommends 8-pass for vibrant transfers on cotton or blends, yielding reliable results at 3 m/h without babysitting.

Fiery Digital Factory (included) offers DTF-specific modes with Epson profiles for popular films, auto-nesting, and gang sheets to boost efficiency. Draft mode prioritizes speed over detail for proofs, while production mode balances at 6-pass for daily runs. At AMS, the DF-700 shaker-dryer achieves consistent output, but expect 20-50% slower than 24" Audley printers we run due to the G6070's 24-35" width and single-head design.

Nozzle verification auto-cleans clogs for uninterrupted runs, displaying live m/h on the touchscreen. White ink circulation mixes without waste, but heavy titanium dioxide slows high-volume. Test in 20-25°C and 40-60% humidity—Epson's recommended range—for peak performance, avoiding the broader 10-35°C operating limits where clogs rise 30%.

Optimize by selecting film profiles in Digital Factory; thinner films feed faster. Port Cloud monitors ink and throughput remotely via app. For shops scaling beyond hobbyist, G6070 suits 50-100 shirts/day, not 500+ like AMS volumes.