DTF Gang Sheet Setup Guide

How to Set Up a 560 mm × 1 000 mm DTF Gang Sheet

Follow these steps to pack multiple designs onto one 560×1000 sheet, export at 300 DPI with transparency, and order online in minutes.

560×1000 mm canvas 10 mm safe zone PNG/PDF · 300 DPI CMYK · Transparent BG

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Before you start

Format: PNG (preferred) or PDF
Background: Transparent
Resolution: 300 DPI at full size
Colour: CMYK
Fonts: Outline or rasterise small text

Quick specs

Canvas: 560×1000 mm
Safe zone: 10 mm all around
Min stroke: 0.4 mm
Do not mirror (we’ll handle it)

1) Canvas setup

Adobe Illustrator

File → New → Units: mm, CMYK
Artboard: 560 mm × 1 000 mm
Show rulers & guides; add a 10 mm safe zone

Adobe Photoshop

File → New → Units: mm, 300 DPI, CMYK
Canvas: 560 mm × 1 000 mm
Background: Transparent; add 10 mm margin guides

2) Layout rules

Keep critical text/logos ≥ 10 mm from edges
No bleed required; expand tiny strokes where needed
Halftones: use larger dots & clean spacing
Flatten complex effects before export

Tip: If you don’t have a gang sheet, select Apply Layout Fee at checkout and email your separate designs—we’ll arrange them for you.

3) Export settings

PNG (recommended)

Export As → PNG, 300 PPI, Transparency ON
File size target: keep under ~50 MB

PDF (print-ready)

Save as PDF, CMYK, fonts outlined/embedded
Disable “Preserve Editing Capabilities” for smaller files

Step 1 — Prepare Artwork

Transparent background (no white boxes).
300 DPI at final print size.
Fonts outlined / strokes expanded.

Step 2 — Size 560×1000mm

You will need to cut the gang sheet, so remember to leave room to cut each image.

Step 3 — Check Size & DPI

Make sure each logo is at least 300 DPI at your chosen size. Tiny text may not print cleanly.

Do & Don’t (Quick Visual)

Do: clean vectors/PNGs, even spacing.
Don’t: low-res, glows/shadows/semi-transparent pixels, or jagged edges.

Semi-Transparent Pixels (Halos)

Avoid soft glows/feathered edges, any semi-transparent pixels—these print as a halo or may not print at all. Use hard edges or a halftone pattern instead.

Minimum Size Tips

Thin strokes: ≥ 0.4–1.0mm.
Small text: ≥ 2.5–3.0mm height (uppercase).
Prefer solid fills over hairline outlines.

Line size thinner than 0.4mm will not print or adhere when pressed.

Example: Balanced Sheet560mm × 1000mm

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Need help? WhatsApp 083 972 4517 or email [email protected].

FAQ

What fabrics can I press onto?

Cotton, polyester, nylon and blends (light or dark colours).

How durable are the transfers?

Properly pressed transfers are flexible and resist cracking or peeling with repeated washes.

Can I order per metre without a gang sheet?

Yes—select Apply Layout Fee at checkout and email separate files; we’ll arrange them for you.