What is DuPont Artistri DTF White Ink P1690?

P1690 is a Made-in-America DTF white formulated for film transfer printing. It provides high-opacity underbases, clean jetting on modern heads, predictable curing, and durable transfers on cotton, polyester, and blends.

Is P1690 compatible with Epson i3200 and DX5 printheads?

Yes. P1690’s controlled viscosity and fine dispersion support Epson i3200 and DX5 when paired with proper filtration, capping, humidity control, and tuned RIP profiles.

Why does white ink quality matter so much in DTF?

White sets the visual foundation for CMYK. High-opacity, smooth white improves edge acuity, boosts color saturation, and reduces reprints by stabilizing profiles and press windows.

What press settings should I start with for P1690 transfers?

Most films and powders press around 285–315°F for 10–15 seconds at medium pressure, followed by a brief post-press. Always verify peel timing and finish with your film and powder supplier.

Will P1690 underbases last through repeated washing?

When transfers are built and pressed to spec, P1690 maintains brightness and adhesion through repeated laundering, provided aftercare avoids extreme dryer heat and harsh chemicals.

Dupont DuPont Artistri P1690 White 1L DUP-D15570054-1L

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DuPont Artistri DTF White Ink P1690 Made in America

High-Opacity Underbases for Clean Jetting and Durable DTF Transfers

DuPont Artistri DTF White Ink P1690 is the foundation of premium Direct-to-Film results. Your white channel governs brightness, edge clarity, and how CMYK builds across dark or saturated fabrics. P1690 combines high solids with stable viscosity so images form smoothly on PET film, powder coats evenly, peels are predictable, and finished transfers keep their brightness after real-world wash and wear.

Why a Better White Ink Lifts Every Other Color

DTF magnifies small variables. If your white is thin or uneven, color looks muted and edges feather; if viscosity wobbles, nozzles struggle and banding appears. American-made P1690 emphasizes batch consistency and tight dispersion to deliver a uniform, opaque base that stabilizes RIP limits, preserves micro-type, and lets you run production speeds without sacrificing detail.

Optimized for Epson i3200, DX5, and CobraFlex Workflows

P1690 respects fine nozzles and modern tolerances. With appropriate inline filtration, routine cap and wiper care, and controlled humidity, jetting remains clean at production carriage speeds. Integrated with CobraFlex printers and consumables, the ink images with crisp borders, uniform fills, and reliable powder melt for confident peels on cotton, polyester, and blends.

Film Formation, Powder Melt, and Press Confidence

On quality PET film, P1690 lays down evenly to protect edge acuity and halftone detail. Hot-melt powder distributes without clumping and fuses cleanly, preparing the transfer for a peel aligned to your film’s warm or cold guidance. Typical press windows land near 285–315°F for 10–15 seconds at medium pressure, followed by a brief post-press to lock finish and hand. Within that range, prints present a soft, flexible feel with strong adhesion and resistance to edge lift.

From Sample to Scale Without Color Drift

A perfect proof is only valuable if you can repeat it at speed. P1690 sustains brightness, edge integrity, and gradient smoothness as carriage speeds rise, helping you move from one-offs to volume without rework. If your artwork needs tuning, Buckets of Ink can help balance underbase choke, total ink limits, and black channel contribution so composite hues remain vivid while neutrals stay neutral.

Made in America Reliability with Nationwide Support

Domestic manufacturing and quality systems give you confidence that your white channel behaves predictably from bottle to bottle. Buckets of Ink pairs that with dependable inventory, fast shipping, and practical assistance so you can standardize on P1690, reduce reprints, and move from test print to delivery without last-minute substitutions that risk color drift.

Ordering, Technical Help, and Next Steps

Anchor your underbase with DuPont Artistri DTF inks and align film and powder to your finish goals. Our team provides hands-on guidance for RIP limits, head height, humidity targets, oven dwell, and press timing so production stays on schedule. If you are consolidating vendors or scaling volume, we will help plan inventory so the white you rely on is always on your shelf.

Business Listing and Contact

Buckets of Ink, 906 S. Priest Dr, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281. Phone: +1-888-704-INKS. Website: www.bucketsofink.com. We support DTF printers nationwide with live assistance on maintenance routines, RIP tuning, film selection, adhesive powder performance, and press strategies tailored to your equipment and workload.