Uninet White Toner: The Best DTF & Sublimation Alternative

December 05, 2024

Uninet White Toner: The Best DTF & Sublimation Alternative

When it comes to customizing apparel and other products, traditional methods like Direct to Film (DTF) transfers and sublimation have a multitude of limitations and major challenges. Enter the Uninet White Toner printers, a game-changing alternative that bridges the gap between versatility and simplicity. With unmatched compatibility across various surfaces and the ability to produce vibrant, long-lasting designs, these printers open up a world of creative possibilities. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to effortless, high-quality customization with White Toner!

Sublimation VS White Toner

While sublimation printing offers vibrant, long-lasting designs, it does come with limitations. The process only works on light-colored or white materials, as it relies on the substrate to reflect the colors accurately. Additionally, it requires polyester-based or specially coated products, meaning natural fibers like cotton or non-sublimation-ready items aren’t suitable for this technique.

Uninet's white toner printing technology overcomes the limitations of traditional sublimation by allowing you to print vibrant designs on dark and even black surfaces with ease. Unlike sublimation, white toner is not restricted to polyester fabrics, offering compatibility with virtually any material without requiring pretreatment. From cotton to wood and everything in between, white toner opens up a world of creative possibilities for your projects.

DTF Transfers VS White Toner

While Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing offers vibrant results, it comes with notable downsides. Creating your own prints requires handling potentially toxic chemicals, which need to be ventilated properly to avoid health risks. Additionally, daily use and maintenance is essential to prevent white ink clogs, which can lead to costly print head replacements if not done correctly. Alternatively, outsourcing DTF prints can erode profit margins, making it less cost-effective for some businesses.

The Uninet White Toner system offers a hassle-free and low-maintenance alternative. With no need for chemical handling or curing powder, it eliminates the health risks and mess associated with DTF. Its dry toner technology ensures that the printer can sit unused for days, weeks, or even months without risking clogs or performance issues. This reliability and ease of use make it a stress-free solution for businesses seeking consistent and worry-free printing.

The Many Uses of White Toner Printing

iColor 2-Step Standard Textile Transfer PaperIColor 2-Step Standard Textile Transfer Paper

Experience vibrant, high-quality white toner transfers on dark and colored fabrics with IColor 2-Step Standard Textile Transfer Paper. This weed-free White Toner system saves time and delivers professional results every time!

iColor Wood & Leather 1 Step Hard Surface PaperIColor Wood & Leather 1-Step Hard Surface Paper 

Transform wood and leather creations with IColor Wood & Leather 1-Step Hard Surface Paper, an easy-to-use solution for vibrant, durable designs, no hassle required! Perfect for personalized gifts, signage, and more!

iColor Clear & White Sheet Label/Sticker MediaIColor Clear & White Sheet Label/ Sticker Media

Design custom labels effortlessly with IColor Clear & White Sheet Label/Sticker Media for your White Toner System! Print one large label or multiple smaller ones on a single sheet, then apply them to a variety of surfaces—manually cut or use your favorite plotter for precision.

iColor Window Cling Media White & Clear IColor Window Cling Media White & Clear 

Transform any surface into an eye-catching display with IColor Window Cling media! Perfect for metal, glass, plastic, and more, these versatile white toner clings are available in white and clear options, letting your creativity stick like never before!

iColor 2-Step Textile Glitter "B" Adhesive Media

 IColor 2-Step Textile Glitter "B" Adhesive Media 

Transform your designs with the IColor 2-Step Glitter Adhesive Media, adding a dazzling glitter effect to your white toner transfers on light and dark fabrics. Unlike traditional foil stamping, this innovative process integrates glitter into the white adhesive, boosting vibrancy, durability, and brilliance across your entire design. (Needs to be combined with the clear toner)

iColor Presto! 2-Step Textile Transfer Media
IColor Presto! 2-Step Textile Transfer Paper

The IColor Presto! 2-Step Textile Transfer Paper is a user-friendly solution designed for white toner printers. Achieve vibrant white, metallic, or neon colors with no cutting or weeding required—more durable than foil stamping and simpler than vinyl!

iColor Premium 1 Step Hard Surface Transfer Media
IColor Premium 1 Step Hard Surface Transfer Paper

The IColor Premium 1 Step Hard Surface Transfer Paper is a versatile, all-in-one solution for transferring vibrant, durable images onto a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, wood, and more. Using the Uninet White Toner's adjustable white overprint layer, it enables printing on even dark surfaces without the need for coated substrates, delivering stunning results every time.

iColor Magnetic Media
IColor Magnetic Media

Create custom magnets that easily adhere to any metal surface—perfect for both big ideas and small designs. Use the full sheet for a large magnet or print multiple designs to cut with scissors, a plotter, or your favorite craft cutter!

iColor AquaClear 1-Step Transfer Media

IColor AquaClear 1-Step Transfer Media

IColor AquaClear 1-Step transfer media is an easy to use, all-in-one transparent media for use on various substrates and hard surfaces such as candles, ceramic, glass, plastic and more! Use this media on hard-to-reach areas or when applying with a heat press is not possible.

iColor Easy Tattoo Transfer Paper IColor Easy Tattoo Transfer Paper

IColor Easy Tattoo Transfer Paper is a user-friendly, transparent transfer media designed for a wide range of surfaces, including candles, ceramics, glass, plastic, toys, luggage, and even skin! Perfect for creative projects, it makes transferring designs quick and easy.


iColor Specialty Toner CartridgesIColor Specialty Toner Cartridges and Kits
Dye Sublimation, Silver & Gold Toner, Fluorescent Toner Kit, 
& Glossy Toner Cartridge Kit For Underprint Applications

With the IColor Dye Sublimation Cartridges, Silver & Gold Toner Cartridge, Fluorescent Toner Upgrade Kit, and Glossy Toner Cartridge Kit for Underprint Applications, you can effortlessly switch between regular white toner cartridges and specialty toner kits, eliminating the need for separate machines. This flexibility allows you to easily add custom effects, vibrant colors, and unique finishes, all within one Uninet White Toner system, saving you both time and money.

What Else Can You Do?

Make custom acrylic ornaments and more - Pair your White Toner Printer with a CO2 Laser. Using Underprint on Hard Surface Media, you can decorate clear acrylic for a great effect. Cut the design out with the CO2 Laser for beautiful ornaments, keychains, earrings and more.

Make Print and Cut Stickers - Pair your white toner with a Silhouette Cameo or Siser Juliet. Add registration marks to your image before pulling the image into ProRip. 

Gold & Silver Foil Invitations - Print with your White Toner Printer onto Cardstock with the black toner cartridge. Using a heat press, like Swing Design's Clam Shell, press gold foil sheet onto the black print. When you remove, the foil will only stick to the toner prints.

Check out Silhouette School Blog for more great ideas and White Toner Tutorials!

UNINET iCOLOR 560 WHITE TONER SYSTEM

    • Max print width of 8.5"x14"

    • Optional Toner Upgrades for Fluorescent, Silver, Gold, and Clear (for Glitter).

    • Airprint and NFC capable (when using the printer driver for CMYK printing), WiFi direct capable (for transfer printing).

    • Exclusive white overprint and underprint capabilities in a single pass.

    • Exceptional 2400X600 (1200) dpi interpolated resolution

    • Each bundle includes:

      • Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black & White Toner Cartridges

      • iColor ProRIP Essentials & SmartCUT for PC (Can be used on a MAC with an emulator)

      • iColor White Toner Beginners Notebook

      • iColor Quick Start Guide

      • $500 in Designs from So Fontsy

      • iColor Manuals USB

      • 1 Year Warranty & Lifetime Support

      • Free White Toner Master Class

      • Free Setup Video Series

UNINET iCOLOR 650 WHITE TONER SYSTEM

    • Max print width of 11"x17"

    • Optional Toner Upgrades for Fluorescent, Silver, Gold, and Clear (for Glitter).

    • Airprint and NFC capable (when using the printer driver for CMYK printing), WiFi direct capable (for transfer printing).

    • Exclusive white overprint and underprint capabilities in a single pass.

    • Exceptional 1200x1200 DPI true resolution

    • Each bundle includes:

      • Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black & White Toner Cartridges

      • iColor ProRIP & SmartCUT for PC (Can be used on a MAC with an emulator)

      • iColor White Toner Beginners Notebook

      • iColor Quick Start Guide

      • $500 in Designs from So Fontsy

      • iColor Manuals USB

      • 2 Year Warranty & Lifetime Support

      • Free White Toner Master Class

      • Free Setup Video Series

UNINET iCOLOR 800W WHITE TONER SYSTEM

    • Max print width of 12.6"x19"

    • Production level printing speeds of up to 45 pages per minute

    • 10” Color Smart Tablet built in

    • Rolling Storage Cart

    • Optional Toner Upgrades for Fluorescent, Silver, Gold, and Clear (for Glitter).

    • Airprint and NFC capable (when using the printer driver for CMYK printing), WiFi direct capable (for transfer printing).

    • Exclusive white overprint and underprint capabilities in a single pass.

    • Exceptional 1200x1200 dpi true resolution

    • Each bundle includes:

      • Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black & White Toner Cartridges

      • iColor ProRIP & SmartCUT for PC (Can be used on a MAC with an emulator)

      • iColor White Toner Beginners Notebook

      • $500 in Designs from So Fontsy

      • iColor Manuals USB

      • 2 Year Warranty & Lifetime Support

      • Free White Toner Master Class

UNDERPRINT, OVERPRINT 

& T-SEAL


What are they and why do you need them with white toner?

Underprint example for Uninet White Toner

UNDERPRINT


Single pass white toner underprint allows for opaque decals on clear media for dark or clear hard surface applications

Overprint Example for Uninet White Toner

OVERPRINT


Single pass white toner overprint allows for solid white and fully opaque transfers onto dark textile applications.

T.Seal Finishing Sheet for Uninet White Toner

T-Seal


The T.Seal has a special coating that locks the whtie toner transfer into the fibers of the shirt. This helps prevent the transfer from coming off when you wash the shirt.

What is the warranty for the White Toner Printers?

The Uninet iColor 560 White Toner Printer has a 1 year warranty. The Uninet iColor 650 and 800W White Toner Printers have a 2 year warranty. The manufacturer's warranty can be extended for one or two years by purchasing the additional warranty plan.

What training can I get for this printer?

Each of the Uninet White Toner Printer bundles comes with free access to Uninet's White Toner Masterclass. This training is an in depth look at how the machine operates and training on the software. It is recommended to complete the class before beginning with the printer. 

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Author: Ashley Nicastro


As an eCommerce Product Specialist at Swing Design, Ashley brings over 25 years of crafting experience to her role. Having been with Swing Design for 2 years, she’s dedicated to helping you discover the best products to fuel your creative projects. Check out the Swing Design Blog for all your product launches and tips!





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