Justin, I have bought the sealed bag cartridges from Dan(not in use as yet). They fit into my machine just like the regular carts,(about 1" longer) so I can't imagine them working without the original dampers. To do that would mean taking out the dampers and using additional tubing to connect to the print head. My question is..What is the real purpose of the damper in the whole inkline system? Can anyone explain please?
Damper differences?
As I become more and more intimate with my 4880-based DTG printer, I wonder more and more about what separates the various models. I've also been following all of the conversations that are taking place, regarding the closed ink systems, various damper options for the 1900-based systems, etc....
I understand why most people would want to swap out the dampers for more robust versions, on their smaller Epson machines; either they don't have them, initially, or the ones that are standard are inadequate. Is this also necessary on the larger machines, such as the 4880, or are the standard dampers typically sufficient? Or, do each manufacturers apply their own preferred types of dampers, when the machines are converted??
Here are the Epson 4880 dampers, shown on Dan's site:
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And here is a slightly different version I saw on the web:
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When we take the machine apart for some maintenance, this weekend, I am hoping to take some pictures of our dampers and ink delivery system, so I can find out if there's room for improvement....
Also, I hear a lot of mention about using dampers OR cartridges; does this mean that if you are using cartridges (I am assuming they are referring to sealed carts, only?), you don't need to have dampers in place? Is it ok to run both?
I also notice that the cartridges we have, actually have a small reservoir at the bottom which collects ink deposits; I am thinking it is time to flush those out, real good! Any suggestions on this, or anything else I should consider flushing out, while I'm in there?
I understand why most people would want to swap out the dampers for more robust versions, on their smaller Epson machines; either they don't have them, initially, or the ones that are standard are inadequate. Is this also necessary on the larger machines, such as the 4880, or are the standard dampers typically sufficient? Or, do each manufacturers apply their own preferred types of dampers, when the machines are converted??
Here are the Epson 4880 dampers, shown on Dan's site:
And here is a slightly different version I saw on the web:
When we take the machine apart for some maintenance, this weekend, I am hoping to take some pictures of our dampers and ink delivery system, so I can find out if there's room for improvement....
Also, I hear a lot of mention about using dampers OR cartridges; does this mean that if you are using cartridges (I am assuming they are referring to sealed carts, only?), you don't need to have dampers in place? Is it ok to run both?
I also notice that the cartridges we have, actually have a small reservoir at the bottom which collects ink deposits; I am thinking it is time to flush those out, real good! Any suggestions on this, or anything else I should consider flushing out, while I'm in there?
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Justin
The only thing different about your pictures is that your pictures show the different sides, not the same side
We all have to remember that the Epson,1800,1900, 2200, 2400, did not come with dampers in their OEM configuration so they have been fitted with what the DTG manufactor thought bestsuited for their build.
Dan
"HAPPY PRINTING"
The only thing different about your pictures is that your pictures show the different sides, not the same side
We all have to remember that the Epson,1800,1900, 2200, 2400, did not come with dampers in their OEM configuration so they have been fitted with what the DTG manufactor thought bestsuited for their build.
Dan
"HAPPY PRINTING"
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