# Color is in our DNA > # STS Inks: Commercial DTF Printing Equipment & Inks > STS Inks (STS Refill Technology, LLC) is a manufacturer and supplier of commercial Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers, production-grade inks, and finishing equipment. Founded in 1999, we provide high-speed, reliable printing solutions for professional print shops, including the XPD-924D printer and S-20 powder shakers. **URL:** https://stsdtf.com **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-06-29 **URL:** https://stsdtf.com **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-07-14 ## Blog Posts - [STS Inks to Showcase Live DTF & UV Printing Solutions at ASI Show Chicago 2026](https://stsdtf.com/sts-inks-to-showcase-live-dtf-uv-printing-solutions-at-asi-show-chicago-2026/): Location: ChicagoDates: July 21–23, 2026Booth: #107 STS Inks is excited to announce our participation in ASI Show Chicago 2026, where we will be showcasing production-ready DTF and UV printing solutions designed to help... - [XPD-924D DTF Printer Speed and Production Performance](https://stsdtf.com/xpd-924d-dtf-printer-interview/): XPD-924D DTF Printer Interview | STS Inks Production Power The Direct to Film market continues to evolve rapidly, and print shops are searching for equipment that delivers the speed, consistency,... - [DTF Best Practices: How to Improve Print Quality and Production Consistency](https://stsdtf.com/dtf-best-practices-how-to-improvedtf-best-practices-print-quality-production-consistency-print-quality-and-production-consistency/): DTF Best Practices: Improve Print Quality and Production Consistency - [Why Shaking White Ink Cartridges Matters in DTF Printing](https://stsdtf.com/why-shaking-white-ink-cartridges-matters-in-dtf-printing/): Shaking white ink cartridges in DTF printing DTF XPD White Ink - [How STS Inks Delivers Reliable Color Consistency in DTF Printing](https://stsdtf.com/sts-inks-color-consistency-dtf-printing/): Color consistency in DTF printing - [STS INKS | DTF INKS Live at the ISA EXPO 4/8-4/10/26](https://stsdtf.com/dtf-printing-live-demo-isa-expo/): Live DTF Workflow from Start to Finish We run full DTF workflows during the event so you can see every step clearly. Watch the process move from print to powder... - [ASI SHOW 2026 Recap](https://stsdtf.com/asi-show-fort-worth-2026-recap/): STS Inks recently attended ASI Show Fort Worth 2026 During the ASI Show Fort Worth 2026, we connected with decorators, print professionals, apparel businesses, and production teams from across the... - [STS Inks at ISA Expo 2026: Full Workflow. Real Production.](https://stsdtf.com/sts-inks-isa-expo-2026/): RECAP ISA EXPO ORLANDO 2026 Live Production That Print Shops Can Trust At the ISA International Sign Expo 2026, STS Inks focused on one thing, showing real production in action.... ## Pages - [UV Ink Chemistry Explained](https://stsdtf.com/uv-ink-chemistry/): Understand the Science Behind Every UV Print UV printing has transformed the digital printing industry by making it possible to print vibrant, durable graphics on an incredible variety of materials.... - [Episode 5: UV Printing Best Practices](https://stsdtf.com/uv-ink-chemistry/uv-ink-chemistry-uv-printing-best-practices/): UV Printing Best Practices: How to Improve Print Quality and Reduce Problems By now, you’ve learned what UV ink is, what it’s made of, how it cures and why it... - [Episode 4: Why UV Prints Last](https://stsdtf.com/uv-ink-chemistry/uv-ink-chemistry-why-uv-prints-last/): Why UV Prints Last: Understanding the Science of Long-Term Durability One of the first things people notice about UV printing is how durable the finished print feels. Unlike many traditional... - [Episode 2: What’s Inside UV Ink?](https://stsdtf.com/uv-ink-chemistry/uv-ink-chemistry-whats-inside-uv-ink/): What’s Inside UV Ink? When people see UV ink for the first time, they often think of it as nothing more than colored liquid. In reality, every bottle or cartridge... - [Episode 3: How UV Ink Cures](https://stsdtf.com/uv-ink-chemistry/uv-ink-chemistry-how-uv-ink-cures/): How UV Ink Cures: The Science Behind Instant Printing If you’ve ever watched a UV printer in action, you’ve probably noticed something remarkable. The ink is printed onto the surface... - [Episode 1: What Is UV Ink?](https://stsdtf.com/uv-ink-chemistry/uv-ink-chemistry-what-is-uv-ink/): What Is UV Ink? Understanding the Technology Behind Modern Digital Printing From promotional products to industrial manufacturing, UV ink has transformed digital printing by curing almost instantly and adhering to... - [About us](https://stsdtf.com/dtf-printers-equipment/): Our Foundation Founded in 1999, STS Inks built its reputation as a leader in digital printing technology and manufacturing innovation. In 2005, the company expanded into the U.S. market with... - [Connect with Us](https://stsdtf.com/connect-with-us/): DETAILS Telephone +1-561-999-8818 +1-561-999-8828 STS INKS, 8300 Congress Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33487 Email sales@stsinks.com support@stsinks.com orders@stsinks.com accounting@stsinks.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter Youtube LOCATION CONTACT US FOR ANY QUESTIONS... - [Episode 2: RBG vs CMYK](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-rgb-vs-cmyk/): RGB vs CMYK Why Your Printed Colors Don’t Always Match Your Screen One of the most common questions in digital printing is, “Why doesn’t my print look like my monitor?”... - [Color Matching 101](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/): Master the Science Behind Consistent Color in Digital Printing Color is one of the most important parts of professional printing. It affects brand accuracy, customer satisfaction, production confidence and repeat... - [Episode 9: How to Troubleshoot Color Shifts](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-troubleshooting-color-shifts/): Troubleshooting Color Shifts  When Yesterday’s Perfect Print Doesn’t Match Today’s Every print shop experiences it sooner or later. A job that looked perfect yesterday suddenly looks different today, even though... - [Episode 8: How Lighting Affects Color](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-how-lighting-affects-color/): Why Lighting Changes Everything The Same Print Can Look Different Without Changing at All Have you ever looked at a freshly printed graphic in your shop and thought it looked... - [Episode 7: How Print Media Affects Color Accuracy](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-how-print-media-affects-color/): How Print Media Affects Color Why the Same Design Can Look Different on Different Materials Imagine printing the exact same design twice using the same printer, the same inks, and... - [Episode 6: Why White Ink Stability Matters](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-why-white-ink-stability-matters/): Why White Ink Stability Matters The Most Important Ink in Your Printer Is Often the Most Challenging to Manage White ink makes many of today’s most popular printing applications possible,... - [Episode 5: What Is a Spectrophotometer?](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-what-is-a-spectrophotometer/): What is a Spectrophotometer The Tool That Takes the Guesswork Out of Color Matching Have you ever wondered how professional print shops know whether a color is actually correct? They... - [Episode 4: Understanding Delta E](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-understanding-delta-e/): Understanding Delta E The Science Behind Measuring Color Accuracy Imagine holding two prints side by side. At first glance they look identical, but something feels slightly off. Is the blue... - [Episode 3: Understanding ICC Profiles](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-understanding-icc-profiles/): Understanding ICC Profiles How Color Travels Accurately from Your Screen to Your Printer If RGB and CMYK speak different languages, ICC profiles act as the translator. They help ensure that... - [Episode 1: What Is Color Matching?](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-what-is-color-matching/): What Is Color Matching? Understanding the Foundation of Accurate, Repeatable Digital Printing Whether you’re printing a single custom t-shirt or thousands of commercial graphics, one expectation remains the same: the... - [Episode 10: How to Build a Repeatable Color Workflow](https://stsdtf.com/color-matching-101/color-matching-101-building-a-repeatable-color-workflow/): Building a Repeatable Color Workflow Bringing Everything Together for Consistent, Predictable Results Throughout this series, we’ve explored the individual pieces of color management. We’ve learned about RGB and CMYK, ICC... - [Brochures](https://stsdtf.com/brochures/): STS XPD-924D AND S-20 SHAKER DOWNLOAD BROCHURE STS S-20 SHAKER DOWNLOAD BROCHURE STS C-3 UV DTF DOWNLOAD BROCHURE STS AI UV FLATBED DOWNLOAD BROCHURE STS 2436 UV FLATBED DOWNLOAD BROCHURE... - [Dealer Resources](https://stsdtf.com/dealer-resources/): There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. - [STS Inks](https://stsdtf.com/): https://stsdtf.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/XPD-924D-PRINTER-1.mp4 UPCOMING EXPO SHOWS TOP PRODUCTS PRINTERS Featured Array • PRODUCTION GRADE DTF INKS • BUILT FOR REAL PRINT SHOPS • CONSISTENT OUTPUT • PRODUCTION GRADE DTF INKS • BUILT... - [Upcoming Events](https://stsdtf.com/upcoming-events/): SHOW ENDED ASI Show Fort Worth Fort Worth Convention Center, Texas March 10-11, 2026 Booth Number: 1804 www.asishow.com SHOW ENDED ISA Orlando Orlando April 8-10, 2026 Booth Number: 623 signexpo.org... - [Warranty](https://stsdtf.com/warranty/): DTFinks Warranty Policy Warranty Backed by STS Inks The DTFinks warranty protects customers who purchase and use genuine STS Inks products through DTFinks.com. As an official STS Inks company, DTFinks... - [Tech Support](https://stsdtf.com/tech-support/): Resource Downloads Enter your product details to reach the resources you need - [Expo Machine Overview | S-20 Shaker](https://stsdtf.com/expo-s20/): 24″ STS Automatic S-20 Powder Shaker | EXPO Machine Overview Professional DTF Adhesive Application & Curing System If our team is assisting another customer, this short breakdown will show you... - [Expo Machine Overview | Cylindrical UV Printer STS C-3](https://stsdtf.com/expo-c3/): Cylindrical UV Printer STS C-3 | EXPO Machine Overview Automate Finishing and Protect Margin If our team is assisting another customer, this short breakdown will show you exactly how the... - [Expo Machine Overview | C3135 Flatbed Cutter](https://stsdtf.com/expo-c3135/): C3135 Flatbed Cutter | EXPO Machine Overview Automate Finishing and Protect Margin If our team is assisting another customer, this short breakdown will show you exactly how the C3135 fits... - [Expo Machine Overview | 924D DTF Printer](https://stsdtf.com/expo-924d/): XPD-924D DTF PRINTER | EXPO Machine Overview Scale DTF Production Without Increasing Downtime Watch the quick overview below to see how the 924D delivers measurable output and stable white ink... - [Technical Support Intake Form](https://stsdtf.com/support-intake/): [wpforms id="32381" title="false"] - [Shop](https://stsdtf.com/shop/): DTF Printers for Sale DTF Inks Technical Support - [Services](https://stsdtf.com/dtf-printer-installation-training/): DTF Printer Installation and Training Services Launching a commercial DTF production operation requires more than equipment delivery. 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