Epson SureColor F1070 review
Product photos: Epson.
A shop that wants to print straight onto shirts and onto film with one machine, with Epson's service network behind it. Two processes in one: direct-to-garment and DTFilm transfers.
The catch: The print area stops at 10 x 12 inches, the machine weighs 152 lb, and it takes Epson ink packs only.
- Print width
- 10 in · 10 x 12 in
- Print head
- Epson PrecisionCore Micro TFP
- Stated speed
- Not stated
- White ink care
- 1 automatic
- Computers
- Windows, macOS
- Head warranty
- See terms
Verdict in 3 lines
The SureColor F1070 is the only printer here that prints directly on garments and on DTF film, and the only one built and serviced by Epson.
You get Mac and Windows software, a one-year limited warranty and paid service plans up to four years.
You give up width and space: the print area tops out at 10 x 12 inches, the machine weighs 152 lb, and it takes Epson ink packs only. $4,995 is Epson's price for the Standard Edition.
Who the F1070 is for, and who should skip it
Buy it if
- You sell cotton tees where a soft direct print matters, and want film for everything else.
- You want a manufacturer warranty and a service plan.
- You work on a Mac.
- You have a dedicated spot and a sturdy stand.
Skip it if
- You need 13-inch roll transfers or gang sheets.
- You want the lowest cost per print with third-party supplies.
- Your workspace is a desk in a spare room.
Not the target? The closest printer on price is the xTool Apparel Printer Plus at $4,899: A shop that prints every day and wants the machine to look after its own white ink.
How much is the Epson SureColor F1070? Price and kits
The price we use for the score is the standard Edition (printer, small platen, six 250 ml ink packs) at $4,995, read on November 15, 2026. Epson's MSRP for the Standard Edition: check the date on the store before you order.
Where to buy: Epson's own US store, which had it in stock on November 15, 2026. Check price at Epson
What else do you need to buy with the F1070?
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 Epson SureColor F1070 stands:
- Curing: no kit with an oven was listed by this seller; budget a separate curing oven.
- Heat press: not sold in a kit by this seller; budget one separately.
- Supplies: the box includes a starter stock (see below); after that you buy Epson ink, as the warranty requires.
- Computer: Windows, macOS.
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?
Epson does not give a single speed figure on the pages we read, so the F1070 has no speed score with us: the criterion is left out and the other weights are scaled up. What Epson does state: a PrecisionCore Micro TFP head with 400 nozzles on each of 6 channels, a maximum resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, and platens of 10 x 12, 7 x 8 and 4 x 4 inches. It prints on materials up to 1 inch thick. Film goes through as sheets, not rolls.
Does the white ink clog? Circulation, cleaning and idle days
Epson's approach is different from the DTF specialists. Ink comes in sealed 250 ml UltraChrome DG2 packs, the head is wiped by an automated fabric wiper, and Nozzle Verification Technology checks for missing nozzles. Epson does not describe a white ink circulation or stirring system on the pages we read, which is why our white ink score for it is low. It may well manage white ink in ways the spec sheet does not spell out; ask a dealer for the daily routine.
Which RIP software, and does it work on a Mac?
Epson Garment Creator 2 runs on Windows and macOS, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen runs the printer itself. For a Mac-based shop this is one of only two choices in our comparison.
How much room, and what about ventilation?
35 x 28 x 17 inches and 152 lb. This is a machine for a workroom and a sturdy stand, and at that weight it is not a one-person lift. Check the delivery terms: Epson's store showed free shipping and 30-day returns when we read it.
What is in the box, and how hard is the setup?
- SureColor F1070 Standard Edition printer
- Small garment platen
- Six 250 ml ink packs (with an extra white pack)
- Maintenance liquid pack
- Grip pad and tool
- Maintenance box and maintenance kit
The box holds the printer, a small garment platen, six 250 ml ink packs (with an extra white), a maintenance liquid pack, a grip pad and tool, a maintenance box and a maintenance kit. For DTF you add film, powder, an oven and a heat press, as with any other printer.
Maintenance and known problems
Epson sells service as a product: a one-year extended plan costs $1,132 and a four-year plan $3,622. That tells you how the F1070 is meant to be owned, as shop equipment with a service contract. Day to day, follow the maintenance prompts on the screen.
For the daily and weekly routine that applies to every printer here, see our DTF printer maintenance guide.
What does the F1070 warranty cover? Read closely
One-year limited warranty in the US and Canada, with extended plans available. Epson states the printer is designed for Epson ink packs only. The pages we read do not give a separate period for the print head: ask whether it is covered for the full year.
Source: Epson warranty terms, read November 15, 2026.
What do owners say about the F1070?
Epson's own product page showed a 3.0 out of 5 average from just 2 reviews when we read it: too few to mean anything. The video below is Epson America's own showcase from the Printing United trade show, so it is a demonstration.
Cost per transfer with Epson supplies
Epson 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 Epson before you order
- What is the daily routine for the white ink?
- What does a set of ink packs cost, and how many shirts does it cover?
- Is on-site service available in my area, and how fast?
- Which platens and film sheets do I need for my products?
F1070 alternatives: the closest rivals on price
| Criterion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,995 | $4,899 (list $5,399) | $3,199 (list $3,899) |
| Cheapest kit with an oven | No oven kit read | No oven kit read | $3,599 |
| Print width | 10 in (10 x 12 in) | 14 in (A3+) | 13 in (A3) |
| Print head | Epson PrecisionCore Micro TFP | Dual Epson I1600 | Epson XP600 |
| Ink channels | CMYK + white (UltraChrome DG2) | CMYK+WWWW | CMYK+WW |
| Stated speed | Not stated | Up to 50 sq ft per hour (at 720 x 1200 dpi) | Letter/A4 print in 7 min, 8 prints per hour |
| White ink care | Scheduled self-cleaning | Circulation, stirring, scheduled self-cleaning, humidity control | Scheduled self-cleaning |
| Software | Epson Garment Creator 2 | xTool Studio (RIP included) | Pro RIP |
| Computers | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows |
| Weight | 152 lb | 75 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 12 mo machine · head not stated | 6 mo head · 12 mo machine | 6 mo head · 12 mo machine |
| Where to buy | Check price at Epson | Check price at xTool | Check price at Procolored |
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Epson SureColor F1070 specifications
| Price | $4,995 (standard Edition (printer, small platen, six 250 ml ink packs)), read November 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Print width | 10 in (10 x 12 in) |
| Print head | Epson PrecisionCore Micro TFP |
| Ink channels | CMYK + white (UltraChrome DG2) |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Stated speed | Not stated |
| Media feed | Flatbed platen (shirts) or DTFilm sheets |
| White ink care | Automated fabric head wiper and Nozzle Verification Technology, per Epson. White ink circulation is not described on the pages we read. |
| Software | Epson Garment Creator 2 |
| Computers | Windows and macOS |
| Dimensions | 35 x 28 x 17 in |
| Weight | 152 lb |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty in the US and Canada, with paid extended service plans (1 year: $1,132; 4 years: $3,622). Epson's pages do not give a separate print head period. Designed for Epson ink packs only. |
| Ink and film | Epson states the printer is designed for use with Epson ink packs only. |
What the score is built on
The 7.6/10 comes from one published formula applied to the figures below, the same for every printer.
| Criterion | Figure used | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | Not stated | 20% |
| White ink care | Scheduled self-cleaning | 20% |
| Print width | 10 in (10 x 12 in) | 10% |
| Software and computers | Windows, macOS | 10% |
| Weight on the desk | 152 lb | 5% |
| Warranty | 12 months machine, head period not in writing | 15% |
| Price | $4,995 on Nov 15, 2026 | 20% |
Sources, read November 15, 2026: epson.com product page · Epson spec sheet (PDF)
F1070 questions buyers ask
Is the Epson F1070 a DTF printer?
It is a hybrid. Epson sells the SureColor F1070 for both direct-to-garment and DTFilm printing: it prints on shirts loaded on a platen, or on film sheets that you powder, cure and press.
How much is the Epson SureColor F1070?
$4,995 for the Standard Edition on Epson's US store on the day we checked.
What is the print size of the Epson F1070?
Its largest platen is 10 x 12 inches. That is smaller than the 13-inch roll width of most desktop DTF printers.
Can I use third-party ink in the Epson F1070?
Epson states the printer is designed for use with Epson ink packs only.