This is a common issue many people face with their DTF printers, especially after replacing dampers or printheads. The steps outlined below are specifically for a Binterjet printer. If you're using a different model, consult your owner's manual for the appropriate procedure (if you have one 😜).
Let’s say you’ve just replaced your dampers, powered up the printer, and your print and nozzle check look terrible. What should you do next?
- First determine which lines you replaced the dampers or where you are having issues with your nozzle check.
- Then trace the cap station line back to the caphead
- now disconnect the tubing from the coupler leaving the tubing to the pump.
- take a syringe and put in the tubing.
- very slowly pull back on the plunger pulling some ink and air bubbles out of your tubing.
- replace the capline back into the capstation line.
Another way to accomplish this on the Binterjet:
- go to your control panel on your printer
- hit menu / head cleaning
- scroll until Fill cycle
- This will run all four lines, consuming more ink and taking a bit more time. However, it avoids the risk of accidentally spilling ink near your cap station or in your printer.
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