[Digital Roots]

How much ink wasted on nozzle checks?

Im averaging 6 nozzle checks every day?

We have a dtg bullet epson 7800.It seems like the nozzle checks are wasting to much ink.Should I replace the capping station? The print head is still good. I feel like when I do a full bed run (59" LONG)the printhead strarts to dry,and three runs later the white ink starts to get streaks.

Any suggestions?

-DTG JOE

 

[FatKat Printz]

Replace parts that are older and worn. Then throw bagged ink on it and problems will go away. It'll be a first for a 7800 that I know of to be bagged.

 

[equipmentzone]

How much ink wasted on nozzle checks?

Im averaging 6 nozzle checks every day?

We have a dtg bullet epson 7800.It seems like the nozzle checks are wasting to much ink.Should I replace the capping station? The print head is still good. I feel like when I do a full bed run (59" LONG)the printhead strarts to dry,and three runs later the white ink starts to get streaks.

Any suggestions?

-DTG JOE

If you are using white ink you should replace the capping assembly once a year with a new one as part of a regular maintenance program. It is a wear part and would be a cause of the symptoms you list.

Harry

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[Smalzstein]

Worn out capping station causes more ink to flow during head cleaning?

 

[FatKat Printz]

It effects ink flow greatly. Beyond just a nozzle check. Changing the capping station and making sure the pump and wiper are in good shape by changing them will help you. Every one of those parts are wear items. Think of them like brake pads on a car. Even the best ones wear out and depending on how much you use them determines their life.

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[23spiderman]

i'm not disagreeing that you should replace the capping station, but i'm still using the original capping station on my 3 1/2 year old AnaJet, and it's just fine. where did the "replace once per year" campaign come from? just curious.

 

[FatKat Printz]

I agree with replacing worn parts. But the "once a year" I think is just a shake down by distributors.

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[Digital Roots]

Ok thanks guys. I just order the pump cap assembly and rubber wiper blade!

Dose anyone now how much ink is wasted on nozzle checks,and auto nozzle checks.

-Joe

 

[23spiderman]

nozzle checks aren't a waste of ink. a shirt that is misprinted due to NOT checking your nozzle pattern IS a waste of ink. the amount of ink the nozzle check uses is a fraction of a penny.

 

[JeridHill]

i'm not disagreeing that you should replace the capping station, but i'm still using the original capping station on my 3 1/2 year old AnaJet, and it's just fine. where did the "replace once per year" campaign come from? just curious.

My recommendation, replace the capping station when it goes bad.....

 

[equipmentzone]

nozzle checks aren't a waste of ink. a shirt that is misprinted due to NOT checking your nozzle pattern IS a waste of ink. the amount of ink the nozzle check uses is a fraction of a penny.

Sean is quite right. When you start up your printer at the beginning of a print day you should always do a nozzle check. The nozzle check will show whether everything is flowing correctly. It is much cheaper to correct any issue before starting to print a garment then find out there is an issue after a garment has started to be printed on.

Harry

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