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HY-4050 DTG Printer
2 × Brother industrial piezo · A2 40×50 platen · independently controlled CMYK + White · precision DTG

HY-4050 DTG Printer

A2 40×50cm platen, 2 Brother industrial piezo heads and independent CMYK + White channels for cotton apparel production.

Overview

The HY-4050 is an A2-format direct-to-garment (DTG) printer with two Brother industrial piezo printheads (3.5 pl minimum droplet), a 400 × 500 mm platen and independently controlled CMYK + White channels. It is positioned for short-run cotton and cotton-rich apparel such as T-shirts, hoodies, polos and totes.

Key features

  • Two Brother industrial piezo heads at 3.5 pl minimum droplet for crisp gradients and fine type on garments.
  • Independent CMYK + White channels for separate control of color and the white underbase workflow.
  • A2 platen (400 × 500 mm) sized for hoodies, large jerseys and oversize prints.
  • 1,500 ml documented ink capacity for the water-based pigment ink system.
  • Up to 10 mm garment clearance with three quick height levels for thicker garment areas.

Reference print times

Garment / fabricA4A3
Light fabric≈ 50 s≈ 88 s
Dark fabric≈ 64 s≈ 103 s

Who it’s for

Small and growing apparel businesses: custom-apparel shops, print-on-demand sellers, contract printers and in-house brand teams who run cotton and cotton-blend garments and need reliable one-pass color + white on dark stock. The A2 platen and short-run workflow suit teams printing to order rather than holding blank inventory.

Pair the HY-4050 with a DTF transfer workflow for non-cotton substrates: see the HY-702 60cm DTF printer or the HY-401 30cm DTF printer. For 1.8–2.6 m roll-to-roll textile output, see the H-Series R2R printers. To run DTG and DTF together as one production line, see the 60cm DTF + DTG solution.

300+Printers shipped
70+Countries served
42+Patents
1-YearWarranty · extendable

Factory-direct manufacturer · OEM / ODM · in-house R&D and after-sales support

Engineered for production

Brother print engine · stable tone · sharp details

Brother print engine · stable tone · sharp details

  • 2 × Brother industrial piezo, minimum droplet 3.5 pl for smooth tones and crisp edges.
  • Independent white and CMYK channels for a controlled dark-garment workflow.
Ink system · independently controlled channels

Ink system · independently controlled channels

  • CMYK + White (independently controlled color and white channels)
  • 1,500 ml documented onboard ink capacity.
A2 40×50 platen · three height levels · ≤ 10 mm

A2 40×50 platen · three height levels · ≤ 10 mm

  • 400 × 500 mm (A2 · 40 × 50 cm)
  • Up to 10 mm with three-level height setting

Where H·EASY HY-4050 Excels

Direct-to-garment printing on cotton and cotton-rich apparel with a soft hand-feel.

White dragon sample, White-detail DTG print on a dark garment panel
White dragon sample White-detail DTG print on a dark garment panel
Full-color dragon sample, Color-gradient DTG artwork on a light garment panel
Full-color dragon sample Color-gradient DTG artwork on a light garment panel
Fine-line dragon sample, Fine white lines printed on a dark garment panel
Fine-line dragon sample Fine white lines printed on a dark garment panel
Monochrome dragon sample, Black tonal artwork on a light garment panel
Monochrome dragon sample Black tonal artwork on a light garment panel
T-shirts, Short-run and on-demand garment graphics
T-shirts Short-run and on-demand garment graphics
Hoodies, Front and back garment graphics
Hoodies Front and back garment graphics
Polos, Structured cotton-rich garments
Polos Structured cotton-rich garments
Totes & bags, Printed fabric carriers
Totes & bags Printed fabric carriers

HY-4050 Specifications

SpecificationHY-4050
Platen size400 × 500 mm (A2 · 40 × 50 cm)
Printheads2 × Brother industrial piezo, minimum droplet 3.5 pl
Ink typeWater-based pigment ink
Ink configurationCMYK + White (independently controlled color and white channels)
Ink capacity1,500 ml
Print directionBi-directional / uni-directional
Speed (A4)Light garment ≈ 50 s · dark garment ≈ 64 s
Speed (A3)Light garment ≈ 88 s · dark garment ≈ 103 s
Max garment thicknessUp to 10 mm with three-level height setting
InterfaceGigabit NIC
Operating environment15–25°C · 40–60% RH
Machine size (W × D × H)1473 × 1126 × 817 mm
Weight95 kg
PowerAC 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz · 140 W running / 100 W standby

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H·EASY Technical Support

One-year warranty (extendable)

Standard 12-month coverage on the core machine, with optional 24/36-month extended care.

Installation & onboarding

Step-by-step video and PDF guides for setup, calibration and your first print.

Knowledge base & troubleshooting

Quick guides for common issues, with checklists and fixes.

Online remote guidance

Engineers provide real-time diagnosis and tuning via WhatsApp, Zoom or AnyDesk.

Frequently asked questions

What printheads does the HY-4050 use?

The HY-4050 uses two Brother industrial piezo printheads with a 3.5 pl minimum droplet size. Color and white ink channels are independently controlled.

What is the platen size and maximum garment thickness?

The standard platen is 400 × 500 mm (A2, 40 × 50 cm). The documented maximum garment clearance is 10 mm with three quick height levels.

What is the print time per garment?

Reference: A4 ≈ 50 s on light fabric, ≈ 64 s on dark fabric. A3 ≈ 88 s on light, ≈ 103 s on dark. Real-world throughput depends on artwork, ink coverage and number of white-ink passes.

How are color and white ink configured?

The HY-4050 uses water-based pigment ink in CMYK + White, with color and white channels controlled independently. The documented ink capacity is 1,500 ml.

Does DTG printing require garment pretreatment?

Dark cotton garments normally require an even pretreatment layer before printing so the white underbase stays on the fabric surface. Pretreatment, drying and curing settings should be qualified with the exact garment and ink set before production.

Can the HY-4050 print polyester garments?

The HY-4050 is primarily positioned for cotton and cotton-rich garments. Polyester-rich and mixed-fabric orders are usually better evaluated with DTF because transfer printing is less dependent on garment fibre chemistry.

What equipment is needed around the HY-4050?

A complete DTG workflow normally includes garment pretreatment, a drying or heat-press step, RIP and ICC setup, curing equipment, cleaning solution and maintenance supplies. The final line configuration depends on garment material and daily output.

When should I choose DTF instead of the HY-4050?

Choose DTF when fabric flexibility, batch transfer production or polyester-rich garments matter more than direct-to-cotton hand-feel. Choose the HY-4050 when premium cotton garments and direct ink-to-fabric feel are the priority.

How much does it cost to run the HY-4050 per garment?

Running cost per garment is driven mainly by ink coverage, the number of white-ink passes and pretreatment use - not by the printer alone. Dark garments cost more per print than light ones because they need a white underbase, and a large full-front print uses more ink than a small chest logo. Pretreatment solution, curing energy and routine maintenance supplies are the other recurring costs. To model cost and payback for your own garment mix, use the DTG/DTF ROI calculator or request a configuration and price quote.

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