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How to Clean a Printhead
How to Clean a Printhead

Don't mess up your printhead - watch this video!

Daily Start-up Procedure
Daily Start-up Procedure

Everyone in your shop should follow this procedure for start-up

Moving Equipment Procedure
Moving Equipment Procedure
Before moving your equipment make sure you watch this video o​n what you need to do so you don't damage your printer.
Replacing Main Board
Replacing Main Board
Replacing your Main Board on your 5 head DTF printer

Safety Notice: For your safety, do not attempt to service or work on the printer while it is plugged in. Always disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury.

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Cap Head Replacement
Cap Head Replacement
Step-by-step procedure in cap head / pad replacement
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Flushing Ink system
Flushing Ink system
Flushing the ink system the way DTF Tech Gurus suggests it will be a much more manageable procedure. If switching out inks - this is the procedure you should follow.
Position Heads and Sensors
Position Heads and Sensors
Overview on the version 1 3 head printer, showing you the sensor, positioning of the heads and components.

Adjusting Belt Tension
Adjusting Belt Tension
Adjusting the belt tension on your x axis of your DTF printer
Dryer Overview - X5 / 5 Printhead System
Dryer Overview - X5 / 5 Printhead System
Quick overview of the features and some maintenance on the larger dryer for the 5 head DTF print systems
Print Manager Overview - part 1
Print Manager Overview - part 1
Print Manager overview for the 5 head printer - X5 
Wasatch Rip Software Overview -part 2
Wasatch Rip Software Overview -part 2
Part 2 of the Rip Software overview.
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Wasatch Rip Software Overview - Part 3 updating subscription
Wasatch Rip Software Overview - Part 3 updating subscription

This video discusses updating your Wasatch Rip Software, best practices and why you want to update your subscription.

Replacing Powder Auger Motor - X5 / 5 Printhead System
Replacing Powder Auger Motor - X5 / 5 Printhead System
Powder Auger Overview, and in particular how to replace the powder auger motor on the 5 printhead dryer.

Safety Notice: For your safety, do not attempt to service or work on the printer while it is plugged in. Always disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury.

Replacing Dryer Board X5 - 5 Printhead System
Replacing Dryer Board X5 - 5 Printhead System
X5 Dryer or the dryer built for a 5 printhead printer. Before taking it a part, make sure you take a picture of the wiring, and label all the wires before disassembling the board.
Printer lower control panel (analog) V1
Printer lower control panel (analog) V1

Quick overview of the analog panel on the older version 1 of the Binterjet / Velox

On-Site Tools for Self-Service
On-Site Tools for Self-Service
Tools you will need to work on your DTF System. We can not help you work on the machine if you don't have the right tools!
Switching Inks? Read this before you do.
Switching Inks? Read this before you do.

If you decide you want to switch ink sets, make sure you read this article before doing so. Not all inks work well together and you could major issues if you just pour new ink into your printer.

Film comparison - Cold, Warm, Hot, Instant
Film comparison - Cold, Warm, Hot, Instant

Comparing Cold, Warm, Hot, Instant, Rapid....you name it ________  peel!

Do your transfers feel like stiff plastic
Do your transfers feel like stiff plastic

Get the most out of your DTF printer - Tips on settings & supplies

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Cap Station Maintenance
Cap Station Maintenance

Discussion on the components in your cap station, how things work, and some maintenance tips

Damper Replacement
Damper Replacement
This is not a difficult task, but if done incorrectly you can end up with quite a mess on your hands.
Low Ink Alarm & Importance of Proper Ink Levels
Low Ink Alarm & Importance of Proper Ink Levels

Make sure you are watching your ink levels!

Powder Shaker Motor Replacement
Powder Shaker Motor Replacement

Step-by-step procedure on replacing the powder shaker motor

Powder Auger Motor Replacement
Powder Auger Motor Replacement

Step-by-step procedure on replacing the powder auger motor

Cleaning Filtration System and Maintenance
Cleaning Filtration System and Maintenance

It is important to maintain your filtration system - keep your air quality good in your shop!

Micro Stepper Driver Replacement
Micro Stepper Driver Replacement

The Micro stepper the logic control for the film feed. The brain of the printer, telling the motor how far to step the film. Make sure when replacing that you get the correct unit for replacement.

Safety Notice: For your safety, do not attempt to service or work on the printer while it is plugged in. Always disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury.

Wasatch Rip Software - part 1
Wasatch Rip Software - part 1

Great start to a 3 part video on Wasatch Rip Software

Cleaning the White Ink Tank
Cleaning the White Ink Tank

This video shows you the importance of cleaning your ink tanks

Cap Station Tray Cleaning
Cap Station Tray Cleaning

Keeping your cap station clean is extremely important step in maintenance of your DTF printer

White Manifold Replacement / Cleaning
White Manifold Replacement / Cleaning
Discussion of the manifold replacement and the cleaning of the white ink line.
Lower Heat Vacuum Control Panel - 5 printhead unit
Lower Heat Vacuum Control Panel - 5 printhead unit

Quick overview of the control panel on the dryer for 5 head printer

Power Supply Replacement on dryer for the 5 printhead printer
Power Supply Replacement on dryer for the 5 printhead printer

Step-by-step procedure on replacing the power supply on 5 head printer

Printhead registration on 5 head printer
Printhead registration on 5 head printer
Overview of setting registration on the 5 head DTF printer
Print Manager Overview - part 2
Print Manager Overview - part 2

Second part of the print manager overview

Print Manager Overview - part 3
Print Manager Overview - part 3
Review of the print manager - watch all three parts!
Rear Electrical Cabinet Component - 5 head
Rear Electrical Cabinet Component - 5 head
Video on the importance of keeping the electrical cabinet in the back of the printer clean.  Quick overview of components
Suction Roller Motor - on dryer X5 - 5 head printer
Suction Roller Motor - on dryer X5 - 5 head printer
Step-by-step of replacing your suction roller motor
Replacing X motor on DTF printer
Replacing X motor on DTF printer
This is the motor that moves your head carriage back and forth. 

Safety Notice: For your safety, do not attempt to service or work on the printer while it is plugged in. Always disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury.

Cap Station Lifting Mechanism Removal
Cap Station Lifting Mechanism Removal

Step-by-step procedure on removing the lifting mechanism

Cap Station Removal
Cap Station Removal

Step-by-step procedure on removing the cap station

Installation of Circulation Pump
Installation of Circulation Pump
Step-by-step procedure - installing your new circulation pump. 

Safety Notice: For your safety, do not attempt to service or work on the printer while it is plugged in. Always disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury.

Copyright Notice: This video is the property of DTF Tech Gurus and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized sharing, posting, or distribution of this video on any website or platform other than DTFTechGurus.com is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.

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Head Carriage Bearing Lubrication
Head Carriage Bearing Lubrication

Extremely important and easy to do - lubrication of head carriage bearings

Disconnecting Tubing from Cap Station
Disconnecting Tubing from Cap Station

Quick video on best practices of disconnecting tubing from your printer

Dryer Bulb Replacement - X5 for the 5 head system dryer
Dryer Bulb Replacement - X5 for the 5 head system dryer

This video goes through bulb replacement on the 5 printhead system that has a more robust dryer. In this video Scott will cover some things to look for in making sure your dryer is operating correctly.

Safety Notice: For your safety, do not attempt to service or work on the printer while it is plugged in. Always disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury.

Copyright Notice: This video is the property of DTF Tech Gurus and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized sharing, posting, or distribution of this video on any website or platform other than DTFTechGurus.com is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.

Overview of Printheads in Version 1 printer
Overview of Printheads in Version 1 printer

Discussion of the printhead layout in the 3 print head DTF printer, version 1

Tip on Film Buckling
Tip on Film Buckling

Check out this video on how film buckling often happens and how to keep it from happening.

Changing Roll of Film / Tension
Changing Roll of Film / Tension

Easy - sure, but watch this video so everyone in your shop does it the same way - each and every time

Cleaning Ink Tanks
Cleaning Ink Tanks

Very easy-to-do, and yet so many shops neglect doing this. Please watch the video.

Film Tension & Traction
Film Tension & Traction
Scott Hopper, DTF Tech Guru goes through the film tension and traction to make sure you set up the film correctly on your printer. Everyone in your shop should do the same procedure to ensure the same output.

White Ink Recirculation
White Ink Recirculation
Replacing the white ink recirculation pump,  Step-by-step procedure.
Follow up to White Manifold
Follow up to White Manifold

This video finishes up the installation of the white manifold.

Manually capping printheads
Manually capping printheads

If you lose power - this is how you protect your printheads

operational maintenance
Tips on Dye-Migration Issues
Tips on Dye-Migration Issues
There are some things you can do to work around the dye migrating out of the fabric into your print.  Check out some of the things you can try.
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