Kevin, have you and your team figured out a better workaround for recognizing the DTF film being detected by the printer? I'm not entirely certain of where this sensor is but we have varying results with everyone's workarounds of using masking tape, paper etc
@@nigel8649 yeah or use something a little bit more opaque when it comes to transfer paper. There's one brand that we use that seems to be just the right amount of opaqueness and rarely has any problems. I just now got my ET8550 back up after being in a bind while having a another printer down because of stupid mistakes arghh. I'm thinking about trying to tape over the sensor and see what happens on the et8550. It may be a surefire way to never have a cropped image or it may just think there's a paper jam the entire time, who knows?. The ribbon cable to the sensor is just right below the print head and can easily be disconnected as well, but to my knowledge nobody has tried disconnecting this or jumping it, would be a nice tidbit of knowledge, I may try in the future. I don't really have any idea what the hell Epson was thinking by putting a detect sensor down there. Anybody with common sense knows they have an image that fits on a certain sheet of material and they try to print it, why in the hell would we try on material too small. The paper detection should be based off of the width of the guidelines and print job. So goofy lol.
@@WivezClub I'll have to check with my wife We don't use it as much it's kind of a backup printer in case of downtime with our 2 l1800s, but I will try to find out. Also note that I found where the sensor is that detects the film. It is a pain to get to but it is located right beside the print head mounted to the bottom side of the printhead carriage. I'm not sure if anybody's found a way to completely make it obsolete and not even be a factor. I'm not sure if completely deleting it or disconnecting it will help or if there's a way to just trick it every time, I'm waiting to see if somebody would ever test a surefire solution.
Hi Kevin, so it’s preferable to kit it out with seals and silicon, Ove order two of your kits for 2 X ET 8550 on order, any other advice as it is a major mis mantle. One will be DTF and the other SUB😊
Good and brilliant technical skills. But next time, just remove or change the cover/manifold to ecosolvent adapter. Plug in XP 600 ecosolvent dampers and save yourself from unnecessary stress. i have converted more than 15pcs like that including P600/P800
Hey, thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel - it really helps us push towards that 100k goal! 🚀 If you're just switching to pigment ink, you won’t need to do the full DTF or sublimation conversion. Those processes are for high-ink applications that are more prone to leaks. For pigment ink, you can simply pour it in and use the printer as normal without any additional steps. Let me know if you run into any issues during the switch. Subscriber questions like yours are usually answered within 48 hours, so feel free to reach out if you need more details. Thanks again for being part of the channel!
Thank you so much for subscribing and for your support! Every subscriber is incredibly important to me as I work toward my 100k goal. After 8 years, I’m halfway there, and with amazing subscribers like you, I’m motivated to keep creating helpful content. If I miss your comment or you need a quicker response, feel free to email me at support@bchtechnologies.com-I’ll do my best to help. To answer your question about drying time, it depends on the type of silicone you use. BCH's electronic-grade silicone is specially formulated for components like the Epson ET-8550 printhead, and its unique properties make it safe to use even before it fully dries. This silicone provides insulation of up to 10 kilovolts when wet and 12 kilovolts when dry. Considering the ET-8550 printhead operates at only 42 volts, it’s completely safe to use immediately after application. Whether wet or dry, this silicone will not interfere with the electrical components of your printhead. It’s designed to insulate and protect against moisture, dust, and minor damage, ensuring your printer performs reliably without waiting for it to dry. You can confidently resume operations as soon as you’ve applied the silicone. Thanks again for watching and commenting! Let me know if you have more questions-I’m always happy to help.
Thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel - it really helps us get closer to our 100k goal! We’re currently offering ET-8500 conversion services for our local customers, and we’re planning to expand to accept mail-in orders soon. As a subscriber, your questions are a priority, and we aim to respond within 48 hours. Keep an eye on our channel for updates as we roll out the mail-in service. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to support@bchtechnologies.com if you need more details or have other questions. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with the conversion when we’re ready to receive online orders!
i'm about to decide buying these guards or not.. what did you do? and can you please tell me where did you read those reviews.. if we don't use these guards the printer eventually will give some shitty error code?
@Jedi-Mind-Solutions i asked a tech guy that fixes printers, and he told me he has mixed reviews about it that it could cause overheating errors but that it is a good guard that may cause overheating I myself have not picked one up yet. Im on the fence about it.
NOT happy. Cover broke before installed. Couldnt reconnect cable GLUE everywhere. Instructions TOO FAST and not visible enough to know what I should be doing. NO INSTRUCTIONS came with glue and sides.
Sooo I made it my business to tell anyone I talked to that was thinking about getting this printer to discourage them as Much as possible from doing so this is not a good printer for dtf for this and other reasons people are literally shaking this whole printer to mix the white ink and it is insane
First, you need to pick a printhead. Not all printheads are suitable for UV printing. Then, you can check out the DTG groups. For example, www.opendtg.com. I don't know any UV groups do the flatbed, but DTG groups have all the designs and mods that you can download and purchase.
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😂😂😂 Kevin, you had me roll'n thanks for your assistance
Hey, when can we expect this video for the XP15000? Thanks.
In few hours
I took my rollers out for DTF ...Is there a way to put them back...
Kevin, have you and your team figured out a better workaround for recognizing the DTF film being detected by the printer? I'm not entirely certain of where this sensor is but we have varying results with everyone's workarounds of using masking tape, paper etc
I may be wrong but putting masking tape on the leading edge seems to work. Don't stretch it.
@@nigel8649 yeah or use something a little bit more opaque when it comes to transfer paper. There's one brand that we use that seems to be just the right amount of opaqueness and rarely has any problems.
I just now got my ET8550 back up after being in a bind while having a another printer down because of stupid mistakes arghh. I'm thinking about trying to tape over the sensor and see what happens on the et8550. It may be a surefire way to never have a cropped image or it may just think there's a paper jam the entire time, who knows?. The ribbon cable to the sensor is just right below the print head and can easily be disconnected as well, but to my knowledge nobody has tried disconnecting this or jumping it, would be a nice tidbit of knowledge, I may try in the future. I don't really have any idea what the hell Epson was thinking by putting a detect sensor down there. Anybody with common sense knows they have an image that fits on a certain sheet of material and they try to print it, why in the hell would we try on material too small. The paper detection should be based off of the width of the guidelines and print job. So goofy lol.
@@jcmoney11111what paper type do you use ?
@@WivezClub I'll have to check with my wife We don't use it as much it's kind of a backup printer in case of downtime with our 2 l1800s, but I will try to find out. Also note that I found where the sensor is that detects the film. It is a pain to get to but it is located right beside the print head mounted to the bottom side of the printhead carriage. I'm not sure if anybody's found a way to completely make it obsolete and not even be a factor. I'm not sure if completely deleting it or disconnecting it will help or if there's a way to just trick it every time, I'm waiting to see if somebody would ever test a surefire solution.
hello if ive already gotten error code is it to late to do this step
Can you please make a video about how to solve the ET 8550 converted DTF paper sensor not recognizing the film please? Thank you in advance :)
I saw someone use masking tape on the leading edge of the film, be careful not to stretch the tape as you apply it.
Thats because your print width sensor is most likely dirty. Gotta clean it. Its a small screw under your printer head
Hi Kevin, so it’s preferable to kit it out with seals and silicon, Ove order two of your kits for 2 X ET 8550 on order, any other advice as it is a major mis mantle. One will be DTF and the other SUB😊
Hi, new sub here. Have you had any issues after this? Has this lengthened the life span of the head?
Can you fix a paper jam error ?
I can't find any real videos that fix paper jams when their is no paper
i have a question does the 8550 printhead suck out the ink from cartridges trying to see how the printer functions
lmao what if you don’t have nuts?? 👀👀👀👀👀. Great video my guy!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Good and brilliant technical skills. But next time, just remove or change the cover/manifold to ecosolvent adapter. Plug in XP 600 ecosolvent dampers and save yourself from unnecessary stress. i have converted more than 15pcs like that including P600/P800
Can I buy one from you?
How do I convert and turn my big printer hp 7740 into a permanent sublimation printer?
0:48 😂😭 you're too funny Kevin!
Thanks 🙏
I got a code 031002 after doing this 🤷🏽♂️ HELP!!!!
I'm just looking to convert this printer to pigment inks. Does the same thing need to be done?
Hey, thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel - it really helps us push towards that 100k goal! 🚀
If you're just switching to pigment ink, you won’t need to do the full DTF or sublimation conversion. Those processes are for high-ink applications that are more prone to leaks. For pigment ink, you can simply pour it in and use the printer as normal without any additional steps.
Let me know if you run into any issues during the switch. Subscriber questions like yours are usually answered within 48 hours, so feel free to reach out if you need more details. Thanks again for being part of the channel!
How long does it take to dry?
Thank you so much for subscribing and for your support! Every subscriber is incredibly important to me as I work toward my 100k goal. After 8 years, I’m halfway there, and with amazing subscribers like you, I’m motivated to keep creating helpful content. If I miss your comment or you need a quicker response, feel free to email me at support@bchtechnologies.com-I’ll do my best to help.
To answer your question about drying time, it depends on the type of silicone you use. BCH's electronic-grade silicone is specially formulated for components like the Epson ET-8550 printhead, and its unique properties make it safe to use even before it fully dries. This silicone provides insulation of up to 10 kilovolts when wet and 12 kilovolts when dry. Considering the ET-8550 printhead operates at only 42 volts, it’s completely safe to use immediately after application.
Whether wet or dry, this silicone will not interfere with the electrical components of your printhead. It’s designed to insulate and protect against moisture, dust, and minor damage, ensuring your printer performs reliably without waiting for it to dry. You can confidently resume operations as soon as you’ve applied the silicone.
Thanks again for watching and commenting! Let me know if you have more questions-I’m always happy to help.
I tried clicking the link for BCH's website but it shows server error. Any ideas? I'd love to seal my new printer so I don't have to keep replacing it
My output tray is stuck open, can you help!?
If I paid. Could you convert my et8500?
Thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel - it really helps us get closer to our 100k goal! We’re currently offering ET-8500 conversion services for our local customers, and we’re planning to expand to accept mail-in orders soon.
As a subscriber, your questions are a priority, and we aim to respond within 48 hours. Keep an eye on our channel for updates as we roll out the mail-in service. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to support@bchtechnologies.com if you need more details or have other questions.
We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with the conversion when we’re ready to receive online orders!
This happened to me, had my printer for a week …. Smh still trying to get it repaired 🤦🏽♂️
I've heard mixed reviews about this, so im stuck in a limbo. I've heard this can cause overheating of printer head.
i'm about to decide buying these guards or not.. what did you do? and can you please tell me where did you read those reviews.. if we don't use these guards the printer eventually will give some shitty error code?
@Jedi-Mind-Solutions i asked a tech guy that fixes printers, and he told me he has mixed reviews about it that it could cause overheating errors but that it is a good guard that may cause overheating I myself have not picked one up yet. Im on the fence about it.
@@Ortzdav5 i see, thanks for the answer mate i'll decide too
Can i send you my printer and you fix it
👍
.. Couldn't you technically just loosen up the ribbon cables, turn the print head over carefully, and cover the connections in Epoxy?
NOT happy. Cover broke before installed. Couldnt reconnect cable GLUE everywhere. Instructions TOO FAST and not visible enough to know what I should be doing. NO INSTRUCTIONS came with glue and sides.
Now it wont even turn on..what is happening!!!!
Sooo I made it my business to tell anyone I talked to that was thinking about getting this printer to discourage them as Much as possible from doing so this is not a good printer for dtf for this and other reasons people are literally shaking this whole printer to mix the white ink and it is insane
Send me money to kick you in the nuts had me dying laughing
😂
hey kevin i want to make x size flatbed uv printing machine for myself where should i start which head control card can i use
First, you need to pick a printhead. Not all printheads are suitable for UV printing. Then, you can check out the DTG groups. For example, www.opendtg.com. I don't know any UV groups do the flatbed, but DTG groups have all the designs and mods that you can download and purchase.