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How to Clean DTF Printhead: ET-8550 & Other Printers (Clear DTF Clogs)
Welcome to Hangry Muscle! In this video, I share my tried-and-true method for cleaning DTF printheads, specifically using the ET-8550 printer. This method is effective for most DTF printers and has worked flawlessly for me over the past few years. Best of all, it's the safest way to clean your printhead without removing it, minimizing the risk of damage.
🛠️ What You'll Learn:
How to identify a clogged printhead
The safest method to clean the printhead without removal
Step-by-step instructions to clear stubborn clogs
Tips for maintaining a clean printhead and preventing future clogs
Why This Method?
Over the years, I’ve perfected this technique to ensure it’s both effective and safe. By avoiding printhead removal, you significantly reduce the risk of damaging your printhead, saving you time and money.
0:00 Intro
0:43 DTF White Ink not working
0:53 Unlock Printhead
1:05 Wetcap DTF Printhead
1:35 Remove Ink Lines
2:46 Drain ET-8550 Dampers
3:01 Remove ET-8550 Dampers
3:40 Printhead Manifold
4:53 How to Clean ET-8550 Dampers
5:23 How to Clean Printhead Manifold
6:30 Replace ET-8550 Damper
7:32 Screw in Dampers
7:42 Replace Ink Lines
8:10 Clean Printer
8:27 ShoeShine Printhead
8:39 Replace Maintenance Box
9:03 Power Clean (Prime Printhead)
10:21 Printhead Nozzle Check
10:45 Outro
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Best practices for using and maintaining your converted DTF printer
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All DTF I use Supplies:
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For a discount.
DTF Ink (CMYKW): aaprintsupplyco.com/products/colorprime-dtf-ink?ref=hangrymuscle&variant=39982544224340
DTF Film A3+ (13x19): aaprintsupplyco.com/products/dtf-station-warm-peel-film?ref=hangrymuscle&variant=40031384600660
DTF Powder: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/sts-white-dtf-powder-for-heat-transfer-printing-2kg?ref=hangrymuscle
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Rip Software:
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DTF Printing ET-8550 / XP-15000: How to Fix Cropped Image
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @christiejay2365
    @christiejay2365 2 дні тому

    What happens if the carts won’t refill after cleaning them out

  • @brendanpederson5793
    @brendanpederson5793 4 дні тому

    How do you do a print head check after converting it?

  • @brendanpederson5793
    @brendanpederson5793 4 дні тому

    Mine is printing like its inverted.

  • @Brook55
    @Brook55 6 днів тому

    My brand new 8550 error of maintenance box not installed

  • @nicolenyce9192
    @nicolenyce9192 6 днів тому

    I wish yu would of showed which roller yu took out and how yu did it

  • @PaiDaBet...
    @PaiDaBet... 6 днів тому

    Ja troquei isso e nao resolveu

  • @gboy6695
    @gboy6695 7 днів тому

    have you ever had any issues with black not printing evenly? the right side of the design is always darker then the left side when it comes to black

  • @UNDGT
    @UNDGT 9 днів тому

    Your the goat for this bro thanks

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 9 днів тому

      Appreciate that! Glad the video helped.

  • @LinetteMiles
    @LinetteMiles 10 днів тому

    Do you sell the this by any chance already converted. ? I see people selling on Etsy but the older model..

  • @willydornhege4512
    @willydornhege4512 11 днів тому

    Gibts das Video auch in deutsch?i need this Video in German please ?

  • @mikkiburton9423
    @mikkiburton9423 13 днів тому

    It would be nice to get a response to something your teaching or is that the way you get the $70? Smh

  • @lindapotras7252
    @lindapotras7252 16 днів тому

    Do you clean this everyday?

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      No, but I do flush my system out every regularly to prevent ink residue from building up in the printer.

  • @BraitBlakLimited
    @BraitBlakLimited 17 днів тому

    How to reduce paper jam? thank you

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Use a thin paper setting and do not let the pc to go sleep when it's connect to printer. Disconnect the usb cable anytime the printer is not printing.

  • @watsonnavarro3116
    @watsonnavarro3116 17 днів тому

    Excellent video thank you!

  • @yourcreativeplayground6829
    @yourcreativeplayground6829 17 днів тому

    What is your ratio to make your cleaner?

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Ratio? I give 100% haha, for a better cleaner use this. aaprintsupplyco.com/products/color-max-cleaning-solution-1kg?ref=hangrymuscle

  • @funnyfriki4826
    @funnyfriki4826 20 днів тому

    Stupid you waste water a lot!

  • @reginaredwood5533
    @reginaredwood5533 23 дні тому

    How do I get my white to print darker so I can put it on dark shorts

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Double check you do not have any clogs and Use a DTF film that has a high ink absorption rate so the prints come out ready to powder and not super wet.

  • @tanyoboychev8003
    @tanyoboychev8003 23 дні тому

    Hi buddy how can I contact you?

  • @lueurmedia
    @lueurmedia 23 дні тому

    I try to change print head cover and damper now printer not turning on any body can help me ????

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      You might have damaged the head, I would check the contacts and wiring.

  • @anthonygennaroajgsportstalk
    @anthonygennaroajgsportstalk 24 дні тому

    Question do you ever get where the film kicks back into the machine mine does with this same method

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Yeah I use too, when i use the thin paper setting I do not have that issue.

  • @lidiatorresprado
    @lidiatorresprado 26 днів тому

    Great video, please help, how to reset the internal ink waste tank counter without a key, or tell me about a software to do it as many times I want, somebody please.

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      The chip cannot be reset without the fob. It can reset unlimited times.

  • @mikkiburton9423
    @mikkiburton9423 26 днів тому

    So my printer has sat for a couple months!! Should I buy the CISS system and start from there? Or try this method first!! Please HELP

  • @kriscoward5666
    @kriscoward5666 26 днів тому

    how do you keep/ stir the white ink?

  • @StaceyAlvey-u1j
    @StaceyAlvey-u1j 28 днів тому

    What thickness is the tile you use in the exit tray please

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Not sure, you can find the tile at home depot, its the standard sample tiles 12x24

  • @coreygoodman7773
    @coreygoodman7773 28 днів тому

    What's the purpose of this video. It's not doing any justice if you're not showing how you got to that screen

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      a little bit of clickbate haha The mode is only for calibrating the printer when the scanner is removed from what I gathered.

  • @Poochiewhipple
    @Poochiewhipple 28 днів тому

    I think I’m gonna attempt this do you have a link for the ciss tank ?

  • @babyjustice129
    @babyjustice129 Місяць тому

    I’ve only been using mine like a week if that and my white isn’t printing. I don’t have a ciss

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Do have a start up maintenance? Most dtf printers require a startup process, they are not like regular printers.

  • @SaschaFloth
    @SaschaFloth Місяць тому

    White printing is not working. I made the same settings you have mentioned. I need help, Please 😟

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Do you see white on your nozzle check?

  • @MF-cg7bd
    @MF-cg7bd Місяць тому

    How do you get past the asking for a password

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Not sure, you can contact the Inkchip customer service.

  • @maxjerpan9011
    @maxjerpan9011 Місяць тому

    Hello what color do u have in ur printer please because i dont have the grey

  • @_ultrapro_642
    @_ultrapro_642 Місяць тому

    Can we get a white ink tutorial for the ecotank series? I'm printing stickers and I cant find any tutorials for what you're doing by replacing gray with white.

  • @janisbrown1248
    @janisbrown1248 Місяць тому

    Using a voice modulator?? Kinda creepy. I have a bad white problem and hope your instructions help me.

  • @raudixsport
    @raudixsport Місяць тому

    Hi, i have a Epson Stylus Pro 9700 (5 colors) this work for DTF? Thanks!

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      I would check to see if there is a DTF rip program that supports it, otherwise your colors will be off and the ink output needed for the powder to stick to the ink will not hold.

  • @riveravicente8132
    @riveravicente8132 Місяць тому

    You have a video on how to remove the ink tanks colors to install the ciss?? Like the one you have in the video?

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      I recommend this setup. I have been using it for the last 3 years Its the easier to setup and maintain. ua-cam.com/video/AexGP9yctaE/v-deo.html

  • @Fevaboy2011
    @Fevaboy2011 Місяць тому

    hey you know you didnt have to remove your rollers, if you use yamation transfer paper, i converted my epson et 8500, without removing roller or tray, matter of fact all i did was switch the ink to dtf, the key is yamation transfer paper, the rollers dont affect it, they come out perfect everytime.

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      This is the 8550 not the 8500.

  • @coffeeandacrime8781
    @coffeeandacrime8781 Місяць тому

    I need help my man. I ran out of black ink I'm trying to refill it but it won't let me. I can't do power check of r anything because it keeps saying out of ink

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Did you read the instructions on the screen, it will tell you what to do.

  • @keeganmphotographydesign
    @keeganmphotographydesign Місяць тому

    What if the printer head is grinding/shredding paper when it prints?

  • @tinamassey9034
    @tinamassey9034 Місяць тому

    Do I need to setup my printer before i start taking the rollers and stuff out ? Inwant tontry to convert mines tomorrow and wanted to make sure

  • @JustGodSense
    @JustGodSense Місяць тому

    Did you have a warranty??

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle Місяць тому

      Yes, i sent it back to epson and they sent a new one

  • @MichaelBowling-z8i
    @MichaelBowling-z8i Місяць тому

    How do I remove the transport lock?

  • @soniabosques2735
    @soniabosques2735 Місяць тому

    love your video question which unit are you using it said cc or do I have to change to inches thank you

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      I use inches, use the unit you are most familair with.

  • @katelyngrimes9614
    @katelyngrimes9614 Місяць тому

    Why is my image smudging in certain areas?

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Most likely your film is not flat or ink residue has built up underneath the print head/ printhead carriage.

  • @vannaksok5262
    @vannaksok5262 Місяць тому

    All sudden my 8550 smearing so bad. I try adjusting the high and powering cleaning and nothing seem to help. What can I do next.

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Check that the film is flat and use a stable exit tray.

  • @cneibert75
    @cneibert75 Місяць тому

    You block the entire video. Shut sucks. Cant see shit ur diung

  • @rodriguezpierre6968
    @rodriguezpierre6968 Місяць тому

    Hello brother can you check your email

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      What is it regarding?

    • @RodriguezPierre-p1e
      @RodriguezPierre-p1e 11 днів тому

      @@HangryMuscle I'm i need of having my Epson et-8550 looked and a repaired I've been trying to contact you for some time now please help me.

  • @juliusvichinsky
    @juliusvichinsky Місяць тому

    What size tile is that? Thank you!

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle Місяць тому

      12x24. I got it at home depot

  • @dinoj13
    @dinoj13 Місяць тому

    Hi, I tried this and suddenly my printer says each time there’s less and less ink even when I reload it it says there’s less. What’s going on here and how can I solve it? Thank you and thanks for your video

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      did you make it chipless, it does not keep track of ink levels once it is chipless.

    • @dinoj13
      @dinoj13 День тому

      @ sorry I just saw your reply, I did it. Not that’s ok thank you!

  • @ashleynatalia7474
    @ashleynatalia7474 Місяць тому

    I did this & im still missing segments. Before this, I had a paper jam in the middle of printing so I pulled the paper out and ever since then it has missing segements. I’ve done shoe shine, power cleanings, the amonia as you did and I’m still missing the same segments. Any help??

    • @patslife7527
      @patslife7527 Місяць тому

      Also having same problem

    • @ashleynatalia7474
      @ashleynatalia7474 Місяць тому

      It prints fine just the missing segments are annoying cause it’s not a clog

    • @patslife7527
      @patslife7527 Місяць тому

      @@ashleynatalia7474 ya mines the same way causing lines in print

    • @HangryMuscle
      @HangryMuscle 12 днів тому

      Be careful when removing jammed paper, sounds like you might have damaged the printhead. If the paper jams, its better to pull back the top part slightly to unbunch it and then hit cancel the paper will come right out.

  • @camerinabanda1398
    @camerinabanda1398 Місяць тому

    will this work for a converted ecosolvent epson 8550?? my cyan is basically nonexistent and the reservoir is full

  • @MsFifthstone
    @MsFifthstone Місяць тому

    This is the same process for conversion to sublimation as well?