California DTF mistakes are a reality for many brands trying to scale quickly in California’s diverse markets, where even small missteps in prep, ink handling, or post-processing can compound into costly reworks and slower turnarounds, ultimately impacting timelines and customer satisfaction.This introductory paragraph guides you through common DTF printing mistakes and provides practical fixes tailored to regional constraints, from garment prep and pretreatment standards to color management, calibration routines, the timing nuances of heat-press protocols, and consistency checks that prevent drift.