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Your DTF printer is a workhorse that produces high-quality and vibrant results to satisfy your customers, so it’s important to ensure that it is properly maintained. Otherwise, it will become prone to problems that can decrease output and productivity and deliver poor outcomes. Keeping it clean should be a top priority. Be sure to use the right DTF cleaning solution to cleanse and flush the dtf printer heads.
Specially formulated cleaning solutions are engineered for flushing and cleaning out specific printhead models. They are safe to use for daily maintenance, usually at the end of the day after your last job. If you’re new to using these products, keep reading to learn more about them.
The importance of DTF printer head cleaning
Print heads can become clogged with ink residue, resulting in sub-par results. This is why they should be cleaned regularly to ensure that your DTF printers are always in top condition and ready to print high-quality designs and graphics. To find out if it’s time for a cleaning, watch out for the signs of clogged print heads, such as:
- Blurry prints
- Degraded or faded colors, usually with stripes across the results
- Blank pages come out, even when you have enough ink the cartridges
Regular maintenance helps you save ink and valuable time while preventing transfer film and fabric wastage. Moreover, it reduces the cleaning frequency and the need to perform nozzle checks. Always keep the print heads in optimum condition to avoid having to replace them prematurely.
How to use a DTF cleaning solution
Be sure to use suitable products. If you’re using Epson print heads, for example, make sure the product is formulated to effectively clean and flush Epson print heads manually with the tubing and syringe. For cartridge-based printers, you can fill the cartridges with the solution and use them as cleaning cartridges for up to three cycles.
Use a capping station solution for a wet cap to optimize print heads when printing direct-to-film. Ensure the electronics won’t get wet while cleaning.
Optimize the cleaning and flushing process
The amount of cleaning solution to use on your DTF printers depends on the severity of the clogging. However, 2-3 ml for every color nozzle is usually enough.
Cleaning supplies you need for your DTF printer
Make sure you are prepared to clean your DTF printers. Apart from the cleaning solution, you need the following items on hand:
- Cleaning swabs
- Cleaning wipes
- Syringes
- Waste containers
- Ink splatters sponge
Where to buy a cleaning solution
STS Inks offers high-quality cleaning solutions for DTF printers with Epson print heads. The options include one-liter pouches and 220ml cartridges for different inks. These products are manufactured in the USA and have an Eco Passport Certificate (OEKO-TEX), which you can verify on our website stsinks.com.
