LOKLiK built its name on cutting machines and heat presses, then shipped the iPrinter DTF-A3-XP600 as its first serious desktop DTF printer. The pitch is simple: a 13-inch bed, automatic white-ink circulation and a sub-$4 cost per shirt for small shops. This breakdown looks at the real specs, the real throughput and where it sits next to a factory-direct A3 or A1 unit from Fujia.
Key Takeaways
- The LOKLiK iPrinter DTF-A3-XP600 prints on transfer film up to 33 cm (13 inches) wide with a single XP600 head.
- Rated resolution is 720 x 1440 dpi and lab speed is about 16 ft² per hour (roughly 3 minutes per A3 sheet).
- LOKLiK quotes a total cost of about $3.72 per DTF T-shirt (material plus depreciation plus a blank shirt).
- White ink circulates automatically and the printhead cleans itself while powered on, lowering daily maintenance.
- Compare the 33 cm bed against Fujia’s 300 mm A3 and 650 mm A1 lines before you commit to a DIY-brand ecosystem.
What the LOKLiK iPrinter DTF Actually Is
LOKLiK is the DIY craft brand of Hunan Sijiu Technology, better known for cutters and presses with over 300,000 units sold across its craft line. The iPrinter DTF-A3-XP600 is its entry into direct-to-film printing: a desktop A3+ machine aimed at Etsy sellers, small custom shops and hobbyists who already own LOKLiK cutters. It ships as a kit with oven options and runs on Windows-only RIP software supplied on a dongle.
Print Width and Bed Size
The usable film width is 33 cm (13 inches), which covers chest logos, tote bags and most 12×16 in transfers in a single pass. That is a true A3+ envelope. The footprint is 55.1 x 74.2 x 29.6 cm and the unit weighs 26.5 kg, so it sits on a sturdy bench rather than a shelf. For hoodie panels or multi-item sheets you will still hit the 33 cm ceiling, where Fujia’s 650 mm A1 bed simply fits more per run.
Head, Resolution and Speed
The machine uses a single XP600 (F1080-A1) printhead in a C/M/Y/K/W/W configuration, meaning two white channels for opacity. Rated accuracy is 720 x 1440 dpi, which is enough for crisp logos and photo transfers at this width. LOKLiK’s lab rates throughput at 16 ft² per hour, or about 3 minutes for an A3 sheet and 2 minutes for A4. In a real shop, with powder shaking and curing, plan on a sustainable few dozen finished A3 transfers per hour rather than the headline number.
Ink, White Circulation and RIP
White ink is the usual desktop DTF weak point, and LOKLiK addresses it with automatic circulation plus self-cleaning while the printer is powered on. LOKLiK specifies its own calibrated DTF ink and warns that third-party ink can cause clogs and colour drift. The RIP software is included free but requires the dongle and runs on Windows only, so Mac users need a parallel machine or a virtual setup.
Real Cost Per Shirt
LOKLiK publishes a transparent per-shirt breakdown for a 13-inch DTF transfer: about $0.54 of material (ink, film, powder), $0.18 of depreciation and maintenance, and roughly $3.00 for a blank T-shirt, for a total near $3.72 each. The printable cost (ink, film, powder, wear) is therefore under a dollar, which is competitive for low-volume custom work. Your real margin depends on the blank shirt you buy and your labour time.
Where Fujia Print Fits
For a few items a week, the LOKLiK kit is an easy start inside an ecosystem you may already own. As volume grows, width and ink cost per transfer decide the winner. Fujia Print builds 300 mm A3 and 650 mm A1 DTF printers at its Guangzhou factory (operating since 2011, serving decorators in 50 plus countries) with the same CMYK plus white chemistry and automatic white circulation. Our 13-inch A3 DTF printer matches the LOKLiK bed at a factory-direct price that typically undercuts a DIY-brand kit once reseller markup is removed. See the full Fujia DTF printer range for specs and pricing.
Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy a LOKLiK iPrinter DTF
Buy it if you are a crafter moving from HTV to DTF, want automatic white-ink care, and value a kit that pairs with LOKLiK cutters and presses. Skip it if you need roll-to-roll volume, Mac-native RIP software, or the lowest cost per transfer at scale. The 33 cm bed is generous for desktop class but still a fraction of an A1 production line.
What is the print width of the LOKLiK iPrinter DTF-A3-XP600?
33 cm, or 13 inches, of transfer film. That covers chest logos, totes and most 12×16 in garment transfers in one pass but not hoodie panels or multi-item sheets.
How much does a LOKLiK DTF print cost per shirt?
LOKLiK quotes about $3.72 total per DTF T-shirt: roughly $0.54 material, $0.18 depreciation and maintenance, and $3.00 for a blank shirt. The printable ink-film-powder-wear cost is under a dollar.
Does the LOKLiK iPrinter DTF need much maintenance?
Less than most desktop DTF units. White ink circulates automatically and the head self-cleans while powered on. LOKLiK still recommends its own calibrated ink to avoid clogs and colour drift.
LOKLiK or Fujia for a growing shop?
For hobby-scale work either is fine. As daily volume climbs, Fujia’s A3 and A1 printers win on platen width, roll feed and factory-direct pricing. Compare the Fujia DTF range against any DIY-brand kit before you commit.
Conclusion
The LOKLiK iPrinter DTF-A3-XP600 is a credible desktop DTF debut: a 33 cm bed, XP600 head, automatic white-ink care and a transparent sub-$4 cost per shirt. The ceiling is width and ecosystem lock-in. When orders move from weekly to daily, platen size and ink cost per transfer take over, and that is where Fujia’s A3 and A1 DTF printers are built to lead. Talk to Fujia about a factory-direct A3 or A1 unit and get real throughput numbers for your shop.
