Technical comparison for TSHIRT printers
Brother GTX Pro
Mimaki TX300P-1800
| Specifications | Brother GTX Pro | Mimaki TX300P-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Technology | DTG | Industrial Textile |
| Color Output | CMYK + White | Up to 8 colors |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1080 dpi |
| Black Print Speed (PPM) | N/A | N/A |
| Color Print Speed (PPM) | Fast | 66 m2/h |
| First Page Out Time | N/A | N/A |
| Auto Double-Sided | No | No |
| Input Paper Capacity | 1 Platen | Roll Feed |
| Output Tray Capacity | N/A | Winder |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Up to 16 x 21 inches | 1920 mm width |
| Paper Weight Support | Heavy Garments | Fabric Rolls |
| Scanner Type | None | None |
| Scan Resolution | N/A | N/A |
| Auto Document Feeder | None | None |
| Copy Speed | No | No |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | No | No |
| Ethernet Support | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Support | No | No |
| Display Panel | N/A | N/A |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | N/A | N/A |
| Ink/Cartridge System | N/A | N/A |
| Borderless Printing | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A |
| Height | N/A | N/A |
| Machine Weight | N/A | N/A |
| Energy Efficiency | N/A | N/A |
| Noise Level (dB) | N/A | N/A |
| Processor Speed | N/A | N/A |
| Internal Memory | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Print Support | N/A | N/A |
| Security Features | N/A | N/A |
| Compatible OS | N/A | N/A |
| Included in Box | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty Period | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Use | N/A | N/A |
| Brand | Brother | Mimaki |
✅ Pros: Industrial build quality, very fast print speeds.
❌ Cons: High entry price, needs professional setup.
✅ Pros: Roll-to-roll printing for full textile production.
❌ Cons: Huge footprint, requires industrial space.
The Brother GTX Pro and the Mimaki TX300P-1800 represent two different scales of textile decoration. The Brother is a DTG machine built for high-speed printing on finished garments, while the Mimaki is a large-format roll-to-roll printer for bolting fabric. If you are running a brand that sells custom t-shirts and hoodies, the Brother is your best bet for its ease of use and garment platens. However, if you are a fashion house or an interior design studio printing your own patterns onto raw rolls of fabric, the Mimaki is the industry standard. The Mimaki offers industrial-level throughput and a massive 75-inch print width that the Brother simply cannot match. Brother's GTX Pro is much easier for a single operator to manage, whereas the Mimaki requires a more technical setup and dedicated workspace. For a high-volume shirt shop, the Brother wins on workflow efficiency. But for true textile manufacturing and large-scale fabric creation, the Mimaki TX300P-1800 is the undisputed winner. The Mimaki is the professional choice for fabric creators.