Flushing - Simple Instrucrions :)

If you received a new direct to garment printer from a manufacturer then the entire system should have been flushed out thoroughly prior to shipping. If there was any ink residue left in the machine when they packed it up then you will have clogged print head or damper issues. I would imagine then that any of the major printer distributors take care to make sure that a complete flushing is done. Most manufacturers of 4880 based printers include a set of cleaning cartridges in addition to the bulk ink system cartridges. This way if you need to flush out the system (if you are leaving the printer unused for awhile for example) you use the cleaning cartridges and do not have to empty the bulk ink cartridges to put cleaning fluid in. If you didn't receive a cleaning cartridge set you should purchase one to make life easier.

Harry
Equipment Zone

Thanks for the reply Harry.

Yes, they certainly did flush the printer and the fluid is still in the lines - a slight green tint to it.

Perhaps I don't need to do anything more than fit the ink cartridges and bring the ink through - just being cautious

Cheers

John

That should be all you need to do.

Harry
Equipment Zone

I'm sure you still remember those first few hours of new ownership when you're filled with trepidation

Perhaps Saturday isn't the best day to get things started

I've inserted all the cartridges and locked them. I followed instructions to complete a Powr Clean and now the printer's display shows:

SET PAPER LEVER

I can't get passed this point! I checked the Epson manual and from what I can tell, the lever is set in the correct position - to the front = SECURED.