To keep your DTF printer in top working condition and ensure optimal print quality, regular maintenance is essential. By following this easy-to-use maintenance schedule, you’ll not only improve the performance of your printer but also extend its lifespan, minimizing downtime and costly repairs.
Maintenance of InkSonic XP600 DTF Printer U13
Maintenance Tasks of XP600
Task | Every 3 days | Daily End | Weekly | As Needed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turn on | ✓ | |||
Printhead Cleaning | ✓ | |||
Nozzle Check | ✓ | |||
Turn off | ✓ | |||
Clean Around the Printhead | ✓ | |||
Clean Capping Station Top | ✓ | |||
Empty Waste Ink Bottle | ✓ | |||
Clean Pinch Roller | ✓ | |||
Fill Ink | ✓ | |||
The Capping Station Maintenance | ✓ | |||
Ink Cartridges Replacement | ✓ |
Task Details
Proper maintenance of your DTF printer is key to keeping it running smoothly and ensuring high-quality prints. Each task in the maintenance schedule serves a specific purpose to improve performance and extend the life of your printer. Below is an explanation of the role each maintenance task plays:
1. Turn on
Turn on the device, and the white ink circulation will automatically start. This is to ensure white ink from settling, it is recommended to activate the white ink circulation system on a daily basis.
2. Printhead Cleaning
If the nozzle test reveals that less than 90% of the channel nozzles are functioning properly, it is necessary to perform a printhead cleaning. This task involves draining the capping station, wiping the print head surface, and preparing it for the nozzle test or printing.
Once the printhead cleaning is completed, it is recommended to perform another nozzle check to ensure that at least 90% of the channel nozzles are functioning properly.
3. Nozzle Check / Test Printing
Before initiating a print job, it is essential to perform a nozzle test to ensure consistent and high-quality prints. A poor nozzle condition can lead to issues like banding or overspray in the printed output. If you can't see a continuous line in the nozzle test result, try cleaning the nozzle in different ways until the line is continuous and clear.
4. Turn off
Turn off the machine at the end of each day or when not in use to prevent unnecessary wear on components. This helps to save energy and help extend the machine's lifespan.
5. Clean Around the Print Head
It is crucial to clean around the print head at the end of each day to remove any ink build-up. Ink accumulation from the wiper can potentially damage the print head if left unattended. Avoid using alcohol for cleaning purposes.
6. Clean the Capping Station Cap Top
Regularly cleaning the capping station cap tops is one of the most critical maintenance tasks. If there is a significant build-up of ink, your head cleaning may not be effective, and the printer may not draw out the proper amount of ink. Avoid using alcohol for cleaning purposes.
7. Empty the Waste Ink Tank
If the waste ink bottle becomes full, it can result in overflow, leading to a dirty work surface. Additionally, ensure that the waste ink tube are not in contact with the waste ink in the bottle to avoid negative pressure. Otherwise, the waste ink might reverse its flow and potentially contaminate the printhead, circuit board, and other components. This can result in damage to the print head, motherboard, and other critical printer components.
8. Clean Pinch Rollers
Film residues or debris can cause the rollers to miss turns, resulting in misalignment on the white and CMYK heads. To clean the pinch rollers, use a dry microfiber cloth or lint-free wipe. However, when replacing the film with a new one, clean the pinch rollers thoroughly by rotating them 360 degrees while cleaning to ensure a complete and effective cleaning process.
9. Fill Ink
R1390/L1800 printer are equipped with an ink visualization function next to the ink tank. Please keep a close eye on your ink levels. Please add ink in time to avoid empty ink when the ink remaining is low to avoid nozzle clogging. Please note that InkSonic printers only support the use of InkSonic ink for after-sales support. Any issues or problems that arise from using other brands of ink are not covered in warranty.
10. The Capping Station Maintenance
When performing nozzle extraction or cleaning tasks, ink can drip inside the capping or onto the metal frame. To maintain the cleanliness of the capping, regular wiping with alcohol is needed. There may be ink residue left after scraping the nozzle so it should be promptly cleaned using a dust-free cloth.
11. Ink cartridges Replacement
Regularly check for any signs of a broken ink sac or ink leakage.
If you notice any such issues, it is important to promptly replace the ink sac to prevent ink leakage onto the print head. Ink leakage can potentially damage the print head and lead to its burnout. Regular monitoring and timely replacement of the ink sac help maintain the integrity of the ink system and prevent any potential damage to the printer components.