HTVRONT D2 review
Product photos: HTVRONT.
Crafters moving up from a heat press who want a kit that arrives complete. Every kit ships with 3 liters of ink, film and powder.
The catch: The $2,549 price is a Black Friday deal that ends November 30; the list price is $3,499.99. And the D2 only takes HTVRONT's own D2 ink.
- Print width
- 13 in · A3
- Print head
- Epson F1080 (original, per HTVRONT)
- Stated speed
- 16 sq ft/h
- White ink care
- 3 automatic
- Computers
- Windows
- Head warranty
- 6 months
Verdict in 3 lines
The HTVRONT D2 is the best buy under $3,000 in our ranking: up to 16 square feet an hour, and maintenance that keeps running with the computer off.
Every kit ships with 3 liters of ink, a 50 m film roll and 1 kg of powder, so the first weeks cost nothing more.
Two strings attached: $2,549 is a Black Friday price dated to November 30 (list $3,499.99), and the D2 only accepts HTVRONT's D2 ink.
Who the D2 is for, and who should skip it
Buy it if
- You already own an HTVRONT press or want one brand for the whole chain.
- You want to print the day the box arrives, with supplies included.
- You print in batches of 20 to 50 transfers.
- You are on Windows 10 or later.
Skip it if
- You are on a Mac.
- You want to choose your ink supplier.
- You are reading this after November 30: check the price first.
Not the target? The closest printer on price is the Lancelot M1630 Pro at $2,599: buyers who want the laptop and software set up before the box arrives.
How much is the HTVRONT D2? Price and kits
HTVRONT sells it 3 ways. The price we use for the score is the standard Kit (printer + consumables) at $2,549, read on November 15, 2026, against a list price of $3,499.99. Black Friday deal, November 10 to 30 (list price $3,499.99): check the date on the store before you order.
Where to buy: HTVRONT's own US store, which had it in stock on November 15, 2026. Check price at HTVRONT
What else do you need to buy with the D2?
A DTF printer prints the film. To get a shirt out of it you also need adhesive powder, a way to cure it, a heat press and a stock of film and ink. Here is where the HTVRONT D2 stands:
- Curing: the cheapest kit with an oven is $2,799 (Oven Kit (DO1 oven)), so $250 on top of the printer.
- Heat press: the kit with a press is $3,099 (All-in-one Kit (DO1 oven + Auto Heat Press 2)).
- Supplies: the box includes a starter stock (see below); after that you buy HTVRONT ink, as the warranty requires.
- Computer: Windows.
Our DTF printer cost guide adds up a full starter budget for six printers, with every price dated.
Print width and speed: how many shirts an hour?
HTVRONT states up to 16 square feet an hour and a resolution of up to 720 x 1440 dpi on a 13-inch width, through a 6-channel print system. That is three to four times the stated output of the entry Procolored models, from a single head that HTVRONT describes as an original F1080. For a small shop it is the sweet spot: fast enough for batches, without the price of a dual-head machine.
Does the white ink clog? Circulation, cleaning and idle days
HTVRONT calls it sleep-care: with the computer off and the printer plugged in, the D2 keeps cleaning its head, circulating and stirring the white ink at low power. Three automatic protections, against two on the Procolored K13 Lite. It does not control humidity. HTVRONT also publishes shelf lives for its ink: best within 12 months of manufacture unopened, and within 6 months once opened.
Which RIP software, and does it work on a Mac?
IdeaStudio combines design and printing in one program, with a library of SVG files, vectors and photos, and HTVRONT says the D2 needs neither a USB dongle nor a constant PC connection. It supports Windows 10 or later only; Mac OS is not supported. If you design elsewhere, you import your file and let IdeaStudio handle the white layer.
How much room, and what about ventilation?
HTVRONT does not publish the D2's weight or dimensions on the page we read. It does say the printer has two side handles and should be carried by two adults, which tells you enough: clear a sturdy table. It gives an operating range of 59 to 89°F and 30 to 80% humidity. The DO1 oven in the kits is listed at 19 x 17 inches.
What is in the box, and how hard is the setup?
- D2 printer
- DTF ink, 6 x 500 ml
- Transfer film roll, 330 mm x 50 m
- DTF powder, 2 x 500 g
- Cleaner ink, 2 x 250 ml
HTVRONT publishes tutorials for unboxing, first use and IdeaStudio on the product page. The video below is an owner's setup and first use. Free priority shipping was announced in 3 to 6 days when we read the page.
Maintenance and known problems
Leave it plugged in so sleep-care can run. The rest is the usual DTF hygiene: shake, check nozzles, wipe. Stick to D2 ink: HTVRONT states that D1 ink and third-party inks are not compatible and that damage from them is not covered.
For the daily and weekly routine that applies to every printer here, see our DTF printer maintenance guide.
What does the D2 warranty cover? Read closely
HTVRONT's warranty page gives 12 months on the machine and 6 months on the print head and mainboard, each limited to one replacement, from the date of purchase. Other accessories have three months and consumables none. The ink-contact parts are only covered if you used HTVRONT ink. Returns are accepted within 15 days.
Source: HTVRONT warranty terms, read November 15, 2026.
What do owners say about the D2?
The D2 is recent, so long-term reports are thin; HTVRONT's own page showed 80 customer reviews. Trustpilot is a caution flag for the brand: on the day we checked, the htvront.com page displayed no score, with a notice that the company's rating is unavailable due to a breach of Trustpilot's guidelines and that a number of fake reviews had been removed. The 283 reviews still listed there (199 in the last 12 months) mostly concern heat presses and deliveries. Look for D2 owner threads before you buy.
Cost per transfer with HTVRONT supplies
HTVRONT does not publish the consumable prices we would need on a page we could read, so we do not invent a figure. With other brands' supplies a letter-size transfer comes to well under a dollar in ink, film and powder; the cost guide shows the arithmetic.
Questions to ask HTVRONT before you order
- Is today's price the Black Friday price, and what will it be in December?
- How much is a liter of D2 ink once the kit runs out?
- What are the weight and dimensions of the printer?
- How does a head replacement work: do I ship the printer?
D2 alternatives: the closest rivals on price
| Criterion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,549 (list $3,499.99) | $2,599 (list $2,999) | $2,299 (list $2,999) |
| Cheapest kit with an oven | $2,799 | $3,099 | $2,699 |
| Print width | 13 in (A3) | 11.7 in (A3) | 13 in (A3) |
| Print head | Epson F1080 (original, per HTVRONT) | Epson XP600 (F1080), per Lancelot | Epson L1800 |
| Ink channels | 6-channel (CMYK + white) | CMYK + white | CMYK+WW |
| Stated speed | Up to 16 sq ft per hour | About 6 min per A3 print | Letter/A4 print in 10 min, 6 prints per hour |
| White ink care | Circulation, stirring, scheduled self-cleaning | Scheduled self-cleaning | Circulation, scheduled self-cleaning |
| Software | IdeaStudio (design + RIP in one) | Lancelot's own RIP, preinstalled on the bundled laptop | Pro RIP |
| Computers | Windows | Bundled laptop (system not stated) | Windows |
| Weight | Not stated | 77.2 lb | 44 lb |
| Warranty | 6 mo head · 12 mo machine | 3 mo head · 12 mo machine | 6 mo head · 12 mo machine |
| Where to buy | Check price at HTVRONT | Check price at Lancelot | Check price at Procolored |
The Lancelot M1630 Pro review covers the M1630 Pro ($2,599): buyers who want the laptop and software set up before the box arrives. The Procolored F13 Panda review covers the F13 Panda ($2,299): buyers who want Procolored's long-running L1800 model, with a second white channel for dark garments. Open the three in the comparison tool.
- HTVRONT D2 vs xTool Apparel Printer Plus: the head-to-head
- Procolored K13 Lite vs HTVRONT D2: the head-to-head
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- DTF printer with shaker and oven: No. 1 of 9
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HTVRONT D2 specifications
| Price | $2,549 (standard Kit (printer + consumables)), read November 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Print width | 13 in (A3) |
| Print head | Epson F1080 (original, per HTVRONT) |
| Ink channels | 6-channel (CMYK + white) |
| Resolution | Up to 720 x 1440 dpi |
| Stated speed | Up to 16 sq ft per hour |
| Media feed | Roll-fed |
| White ink care | Sleep-care mode keeps cleaning the head, circulating and stirring the white ink while the printer is idle, with the computer off. |
| Software | IdeaStudio (design + RIP in one) |
| Computers | Windows 10 or later only |
| Dimensions | Not stated |
| Weight | Not stated |
| Warranty | 12 months on the machine, 6 months on the print head and mainboard (one replacement). Only HTVRONT D2 ink is supported; damage from other inks is not covered. |
| Ink and film | Only HTVRONT D2 ink is supported: D1 ink and third-party inks are not compatible. |
What the score is built on
The 8.6/10 comes from one published formula applied to the figures below, the same for every printer.
| Criterion | Figure used | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | 16 sq ft an hour (Up to 16 sq ft per hour) | 20% |
| White ink care | Circulation, stirring, scheduled self-cleaning | 20% |
| Print width | 13 in (A3) | 10% |
| Software and computers | Windows | 10% |
| Weight on the desk | Not stated | 5% |
| Warranty | 6 months head, 12 months machine | 15% |
| Price | $2,549 on Nov 15, 2026 | 20% |
Sources, read November 15, 2026: htvront.com product page · htvront.com warranty page
D2 questions buyers ask
How much is the HTVRONT D2 DTF printer?
$2,549 for the Standard Kit on the day we checked, a Black Friday deal HTVRONT dates November 10 to 30. The list price is $3,499.99. The Oven Kit was $2,799 and the All-in-one Kit $3,099.
Can I use third-party ink in the HTVRONT D2?
No. HTVRONT states that only D2 ink is supported, that D1 and third-party inks are not compatible, and that damage caused by other ink is not covered by the warranty.
Does the HTVRONT D2 work with a Mac?
No. IdeaStudio, its software, supports Windows 10 or later only.
What is the difference between the HTVRONT D1 and D2?
The D2 is the current model. When we checked, HTVRONT sold new D1 units as sold out and offered the D1 only as certified refurbished.