Pre-Owned Textile Printers for Professional Printing Applications
Pre-owned and demo textile printers are an attractive way to enter professional textile finishing or to expand your existing production – at a significantly reduced price. This lets you print textiles such as T-shirts, hoodies or bags precisely and with fine detail without having to bear the high costs of a new unit.
In textile printing in particular, reliable technology and reproducible results are what matter. Our pre-owned textile printers therefore undergo a thorough technical inspection before sale. In Print Equipment's range you'll find a selection of demo and pre-owned equipment for different textile printing requirements.
What are pre-owned textile printers and how do they come about?
Pre-owned textile printers are units that have already been in use but are still fully functional and powerful. Before resale they undergo a technical inspection of the print head, ink supply and mechanics, which is decisive for a reliable print result.
The typical path of a pre-owned textile printer is clearly structured:
- The unit is used as a demonstration model in the showroom or is taken back in the course of a customer upgrade
- Print head, ink circuit and mechanics are inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired
- A test print finally checks color accuracy and print quality
- After a successful inspection, the unit is offered at a reduced price in our shop
A pre-owned textile printer is used in various processes. Whether DTG direct printing, film transfer with a cutting plotter or classic screen printing – for every process you'll find inspected second-hand systems.
Pre-owned units are also used in DTF printing. After printing, the design is usually fixed with a heat press, so that both types of equipment complement each other ideally.
Why a pre-owned textile printer is worth it
Pre-owned textile printers play an important role for a cost-effective start in professional textile finishing. Only with an inspected and reliable unit can convincing results be achieved even when used.
The most important advantages include:
- Attractive price advantage: Compared to a new unit you often save a considerable amount without having to compromise on print quality
- Inspected technology: Every unit is checked for print head, function and print quality before sale
- Immediate availability: Pre-owned textile printers are generally ready for pick-up or shipping at short notice
- Versatile selection: Pre-owned textile printers are available for a wide range of processes – from the DTG direct printer to the cutting plotter and the screen printing machine. The planned printing process, not the budget alone, is decisive for the choice.
- Sustainable investment: By continuing to use technology that has already been produced, you conserve resources and reduce your ecological footprint
This makes pre-owned textile printers an excellent solution for the first start as well as the targeted expansion of existing production capacities.
Which types of pre-owned textile printers are there?
Depending on the area of use, different pre-owned textile printers come into question.
DTG direct printers
DTG direct printers print textiles directly and entirely without an intermediate step. They are ideal for photorealistic designs and small to medium series.
Typical areas of use are:
- T-shirts and hoodies
- Jackets and bags
- Individual one-offs and small series
Thanks to their print quality, pre-owned DTG direct printers are a central solution for many applications in textile printing.
Cutting plotters for film transfer
Cutting plotters are designed specifically for the precise cutting of transfer films. They are used above all in film transfer and in combination with DTF applications.
With them you can precisely cut:
- Flex and flock films
- Sublimation and DTF transfers
- Individual contour cuts
Depending on the model, different cutting widths come into play, which are inspected to match your needs.
Screen printing machines
Screen printing machines offer high print runs at consistent quality and are designed for larger series production.
They are particularly suitable for:
- Large-area textile prints
- Series production
- Industrial applications
Thanks to their design, pre-owned screen printing machines enable efficient processing even of larger projects.
Our pre-owned textile printers at a glance
In Print Equipment's range you'll find changing demo and pre-owned equipment, predominantly from the manufacturers TexJet, Epson and Secabo. These offer different advantages.
TexJet & Epson DTG systems
TexJet systems such as echo², shortee² or NG 130 as well as the Epson SC-F2100 stand for reliable printing technology with high color brilliance in direct printing. Even as pre-owned units they deliver precise and detailed results on textiles.
Typical advantages:
- High print quality: Photorealistic designs even on dark textiles
- Industrial capacities: The newer NG systems achieve high unit numbers per hour
This makes pre-owned DTG systems an ideal choice if you want to start or expand your textile printing affordably.
Secabo cutting plotters
Secabo cutting plotters stand for a user-friendly and flexible solution in film transfer. They are particularly suitable for beginners and small to medium production volumes.
The units convince with:
- Easy operation: Intuitive controls for a quick start, even with a pre-owned unit
- Precise cutting technology: For clean contour cuts of different film types
- Reliability: Ideal for daily use in production
In addition, depending on the model, you benefit from remaining manufacturer's warranty as well as our own technical inspection before delivery.
What to look out for when buying a pre-owned textile printer
If you want to buy a pre-owned textile printer, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.
Important criteria are:
- Printing process: DTG, film transfer or screen printing – depending on the planned application
- Condition of print head and mechanics: Decisive for print quality and the service life of the unit
- Inspected function: A technical inspection before sale is decisive for a reliable result. In some cases, information on maintenance carried out or test prints is also available
- Remaining warranty: Depending on the model and age, a manufacturer's warranty may still apply
- Production volume: From single pieces to series production
The right selection ensures that you can work efficiently and reliably in the long term even with a pre-owned textile printer.
Pre-owned textile printers for different applications
Depending on the product and area of use, the demands on your pre-owned textile printer vary considerably. While in DTG direct printing photorealistic color reproduction is above all decisive, film transfer requires precise cutting technology for clean contours.
The choice of the right pre-owned textile printer therefore depends strongly on which process you want to use. For maximum flexibility in everyday work, many users rely on a combination of DTG or film transfer technology in order to cover different applications efficiently.
Buy pre-owned textile printers at Print Equipment
If you want to buy a pre-owned textile printer, at Print Equipment you'll find a changing selection of inspected systems for different requirements. From the compact entry-level unit to the professional production solution, we offer you suitable systems for your workflow.
In the range you'll find pre-owned textile printers from established brands such as TexJet, Epson and Secabo as well as matching accessories and consumables. This way you get all components for your textile printing from a single source.
In addition, you benefit from personal advice, technical support and hands-on assistance when choosing the right pre-owned textile printer. This lets you build up or expand your production affordably and work successfully in the long term.