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Brother HL-JF1 PrintModa Studio Fabric Printer Product Review
Ready to print straight out of the box! The Brother HL-JF1 PrintModa Studio Fabric Printer brings high-resolution and vibrant fabric printing into your home sewing room so you can personalise quilts, tote bags, pillows, banners, apparel and home furnishing.
Use your existing design programs or connect to the Brother Artspira app for ready-made templates, quilt blocks and exclusive designs. Setup is straightforward with everything you need in the box including starter inks, a cotton fabric roll and three free projects to get you printing straight away.
Fade-resistant Brother inks produce bright, vivid colours on 100% cotton rolls measuring 11.6 inches wide by a custom length. You can create fabric designs up to 2.7m long for banners and larger panels.
Print both paper and fabric using the dual tray prints allowing you to switch between projects and double the use from one compact machine. The space-saving footprint is ideal for home studios, sewing rooms and craft spaces. It's cost-effective and fast, eliminate delays and expenses of third-party fabric printing services while maintaining complete creative control.
Backed by a 2-year Brother UK warranty and full UK technical support, this is a creative tool for quilters, makers and small businesses who want full control over custom fabric.

Top Uses for the Brother HL-JF1

This machine is perfect for
- Makers who enjoy personalising quilts, tote bags, pillows, banners, apparel and more
- Creators who want custom fabric designs
- Applique and customised quilt block designs
Can print but not ideal for
- This model is ideally suited to domestic and hobby sewing, not large-scale production volumes
Not suitable for
- Makers who do not have a PC or tablet
- Makers without internet or Wi-Fi
Brother PrintModa Studio Fabric Printer: A Machine for Every Maker
Direct-to-Fabric Printing
Bring custom fabric into your own sewing room, which means you can finish personalised projects in an afternoon rather than waiting on a third party.
Artspira App Connectivity
Print from wherever you are, which means you can start a project on your phone over breakfast and pick from over 100 ready designs.
Dual Fabric and Paper Tray
Get more from one machine in a tight studio space, which means fabric projects and everyday paper printing live on the same desktop.
Inside the Brother PrintModa Fabric Printer
Direct-to-Fabric Inkjet Printing
Prints designs straight onto 100% cotton rolls in one step, giving sharp, full-colour results with no transfers or peeling stages.
Fade-Resistant Brother Inks
Genuine Brother textile inks produce bright, vivid colours that resist fading so printed fabric keeps its detail. Fabric is washable - we recommend washing at low temperatures with a detergent suitable for delicate fabrics.
Large Format Design Length
Create fabric designs up to 2.7m long on 11.6 inch wide rolls, ideal for banners, quilt panels and longer custom pieces.
WiFi, USB and App Control
Connect by WiFi, USB or the Artspira app to print from phone, tablet or PC, with over 100 designs and templates included.
Dual Tray Fabric and Paper
Switch easily between fabric and paper using the dual tray system, so one printer covers both craft and everyday jobs.

Product specifications
Key features
- Direct-to-fabric printing in one step, no transfers or print and peel
- Create fabric designs up to 2.7m long
- Prints on 100% cotton rolls 11.6 inches wide by custom length
- Printed fabric is washable
- Fade-resistant Brother inks with bright, vivid colours
- Print in high or eco mode
- WiFi, USB and Artspira app connectivity
- Dual tray prints fabric and paper
- Ready to print out of the box with inks, fabric and 3 free projects
- Free Artspira app with 100+ designs, templates and projects
Accessories in the Box
- Starter ink cartridges, one each in black, yellow, cyan and magenta
- Starter 100% cotton fabric roll, 11.6 inches x 1.4 yd / 4.2 ft (297mm x 1300mm)
- Project book with 3 free starter projects
- Quick reference guide
- Product safety guide
- Maintenance sheet
Printing Options and Controls
- Direct-to-fabric inkjet printing in one step
- High quality and eco print modes
- Maximum design length up to 2.7m
- Print width on 11.6 inch (297mm) cotton rolls
- Compatible with popular design software
- WiFi, USB and Artspira app connectivity
- Prints from phone, tablet or PC
Ink and Media System
- Four-colour ink system, black, yellow, cyan and magenta
- Fade-resistant Brother textile inks
- 100% cotton roll fabric, 11.6 inches wide by custom length
- Dual tray for fabric and paper printing
- Replacement cartridges available separately
Manufacturers Specifications
- Direct-to-fabric inkjet printer
- Product type: crafting and fabric printing
- Skill level: beginner, intermediate, expert and small business use
- Machine size: medium
- Dimensions: 576w x 477d x 385mm
- Weight: 23kg
- Warranty: Brother 2-year warranty with UK technical support
Machine Dimensions & Weight
- Machine size: 576mm (w) x 477mm (d) x 385mm (h)
- Weight: 23kg approximately
- Footprint suited to a desktop, home studio or craft space
Warranty and Support
- 2-year Brother UK warranty included
- Business use only 1 year warranty
- Full UK technical support from Brother
- Expert advice from The Sewing Studio team
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Brother HL-JF1 PrintModa Studio Fabric Printer
Let us help with the answers.
Is the printed fabric washable?
Yes. The Brother HL-JF1 prints directly onto fabric using fade-resistant Brother inks, so your finished designs are fully washable. As with any printed or dyed fabric, colours may gradually soften over time, especially with frequent washing. To keep your prints looking their best, we recommend washing at a low temperature with a detergent suitable for delicate fabrics.
What fabric does the PrintModa printer use?
The printer prints onto 100% cotton rolls measuring 11.6 inches wide by a custom length. A starter cotton roll is included in the box, so you can begin printing as soon as the machine is set up.
Can the Brother HL-JF1 print paper as well as fabric?
Yes. The built-in dual tray lets you switch between fabric and paper printing, which means one printer handles your fabric projects and your everyday paper printing.
How long can the printed designs be?
You can create fabric designs up to 2.7m long, which is ideal for banners, quilt panels and longer custom pieces.
What is the Artspira app and is it included?
Artspira is Brother's free design app. It connects by WiFi and gives you over 100 designs, templates and projects to print from your phone, tablet or PC. Some advanced features need an Artspira+ subscription.
What warranty comes with the Brother HL-JF1?
The Brother HL-JF1 PrintModa Studio fabric printer comes with a 2-year Brother UK warranty and full UK technical support *Business use only 1 year warranty. Our in-house team is also on hand for advice whenever you need it.
Our standard width fabric can be cut as a Fat Quarter, measuring 50cm x 1/2 the width of the bolt. Above is an example of how your fabric will be received, depending on the quantity ordered.
We also offer a sample service, where you can order 1 single fat quarter of any standard width fabric, to have at home and compare colours. When you are finished, you can send them back to us for a refund (feel free to contact us for more information on this service).
Our fabric can be cut as a Long Quarter, measuring a minimum of 25cm x width of bolt. We will supply the fabric as a continuous length (eg; if you bought 1.25m it will be sent as one piece of fabric).
