Technical Specifications 7 of 7
Operating Parameters
PNG does not contain universal manufacturing operating parameters. It does not inherently define print passes, white ink, temperature, pressure, dwell time, curing, laser speed or power, tool depth, feed rate, stitch settings, or 3D slicing instructions.
Some production software may save job settings separately or derive them after importing the PNG. Those settings belong to that software and production job, not to the PNG specification.
Record operating parameters in:
- The maker's validated production preset
- Machine or RIP job settings
- Listing manufacturing instructions
- A controlled production worksheet
- Quality records for repeat orders
Never infer safe machine settings from a PNG filename, color, resolution, or embedded metadata.
Parameters determined outside the PNG
| Workflow | Examples of external parameters |
|---|---|
| Sublimation | Profile, mirroring, ink limits, press temperature, pressure, and time |
| DTF | RIP profile, white underbase, powder application, curing, transfer, and finishing |
| DTG | Pretreatment, platen setup, print mode, white ink, curing, and garment handling |
| Raster engraving | Material selection, focus, speed, power, resolution, passes, and ventilation |
| Print and cut | Print profile, registration, vector contour, blade settings, and cut force |