Episode #76: Identifying and Alleviating Digital Printing Bottlenecks
Date: March 2, 2026
Duration: 44:08
The OGs of DTG are back! In this episode, they discuss both challenges and solutions in digital printing, focusing on automation, efficiency, and identifying bottlenecks in production processes. The conversation highlights the importance of workflow setup, customer communication, and the role of software in enhancing efficiency. The group also touches on the future of digital printing with AI and shares valuable tips for streamlining operations.
This month, a new member of the group also joins in the discussion; in case you missed previous episodes with the self-proclaimed OGs of DTG, the group includes:
- Deana Iribe, Marketing & Training Manager at PrinterBiz
- Eric Deem, Garment & Textile Print Sales Manager at Millcraft
- Anthony Creek, President and Director of Creek Manufacturing LLC
- Gerald Cantalupo Jr., Owner/Consultant of Breakthrough Clothing
- Dean Biscan, Director of Sales & Creative Strategy, Fully Promoted – Canton, Ohio
- Baby OG: Estevan Romero, Senior Marketing Lead, All American Print Supply Co.
Episode Notes and Key Time Stamps
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06:07 – Identifying Bottlenecks in Digital Printing
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09:04 – The Importance of Workflow and Equipment Placement
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15:02 – Customer Communication and Production Challenges
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25:58 – The Art of Simplifying Color Choices
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26:40 – Navigating Substrate Challenges in Printing
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29:12 – The Importance of Testing and Due Diligence
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32:14 – The Future of AI in Printing
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34:37 – Automation Tips for Streamlined Production
Listen to Past Episodes
- February 2026: Shop Safety – Protecting Your Shop and Employees
- January 2026: Automation and On-Demand Printing in 2026
- December 2025: Talking Technical Shop with the OGs of DTG
- BONUS Episode: When Reality Hits: One Shop’s Experience Printing for Reality TV
- November 2025: Leaning in and Leveling Up with Dylan Gilligan
Additional Resources and Reading
- G7+ Expert Certification – In the episode, Eric Deem discusses the importance of color and print quality
- The Next-Level Apparel Decorating Guide – Deana Iribe references her tutorial on hybrid DTG/DTF
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