Epson Eco-Tank ET-8550: Remove the printhead (How To)

[@AlienZombeats]

I love videos like this. Straight to the point, good angles, and no endless talking. Thank you!

[@HangryMuscle]

I’m glad you found it helpful! I try to keep my videos short and to the point.

[@Teh-Penguin]

How do you go about cleaning this up and reinstalling?

[@OGZERO357]

how do you clean the print head?

[@princekings3272]

One of the best guys ever to work with for DTF! Was stuck on a issue and he was able to fix it just like that. Amazing work as always, I appreciate all your tutorials. You are a pioneer to this!

[@phillippin6699]

Another dope video. Do you know of any Epson printhead that can work for the 8550? It seems to be really difficult getting the exact ET-8550 printhead.

[@cassietaylor4308]

I have a damper that won’t pull ink in it. How can I fix it?

[@turboflush]

My head assembly is hitting the bumps below where paper would be. Something on the slide is not right. I set the head height to max and it's better but not enough. Any ideas?

[@k.samoncreationsllc]

where did you get the clear pieces, you added onto the tubes to stop the ink from leaking during this process?

[@rodriguezpierre6968]

Same question I been asking

[@trishfrench1927]

Google CISS plugs or CISS Accessories

[@DaveInBridport]

Any tips on getting the data cables back all neatly folded after replacing the head?

[@MarielasVlog]

Quick question one of the screws isn’t tightening on the yellow 😢so the yellow isn’t working do I have to replace the whole print head

[@rodriguezpierre6968]

Where did you get the caps to plug the feed lines

[@trishfrench1927]

Google CISS plugs or CISS Accessories

[@_01JT]

How do I close the cover? Can’t find the latch to close the top. Thank you

[@dohmanoruckus5195]

What's your preferred printer for dtf conversions you've done ? Looking to convert myself but hesitant on which one to go for.

[@tumblersandthings2260]

Do you have a video of putting it back together I can’t put the plastic part back on the nozzles right

[@diva46226]

I took my rollers out for a sublimation dtf hack...I reget it cus my prints for my tumblers are off....is there a way I can put them back...thanks for yur content

[@rich6081]

What is the PART NUMBER on the side of the PRINTHEAD!?

[@rich6081]

PLEASE explain WHAT you have inserted into the Ink tubes. 4 have some sort of check valve while the MAG and Yellow seems that you stuck in there what ever was laying around? ALSO were you successful in CLEANING the PRINTHEAD? Do you have a part number for a NEW PRINTHEAD and from where to get one

[@marcgyveredition8120]

I used small screws, just something to stop the flow. Don’t have to be exactly what he used

[@trishfrench1927]

Google CISS plugs or CISS Accessories

[@savedbygraceofjesus6074]

What is the box called that the print head sits in the adjuster screw hole on the left is broken is there a way to fix whith out having to replace it all

[@HangryMuscle]

are you referring the capping station? www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806026137342.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.47041802hNveyY&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[@DaveInBridport]

Got a 7500 but can't reroute ribbon cables or work out if ribbon faces up or down

[@luisaluisa7578]

hello. Good video. could you please tell me how you clean the printhead? Did you use a special solution for it? thanks

[@magicmanny72]

👀

[@HangryMuscle]

I use windex. I don't have a specific way, yet.

[@peenutt90]

Please help. I've tried everything and my prints still are smearing

[@zacharysandoval1867]

I just did this whole process an now when I do test prints it's not printing anything now what should I do

[@dbzdrawerssj]

same issue here did you get it resolved?

[@sarahpiper8183]

I’ve taken my whole printer apart more than once cleaned the entire print head and it’s still printing blank pages. Black and maginta are coming thru but none of the other ones are. I’ve sucked the ink out and refilled. Not sure what else to do

[@deefreshgaming4937]

I’m stuck with this too.. since I cleaned the paper sensor I’ve down power clean too and still blank pages.. not sure what to do after this

[@HangryMuscle]

Hi, I would need to troubleshoot your issue to assist you, you can sign up for a DTF coaching session on my website. *Please keep in mind most issues for new printers take about 30-40 minutes to troubleshoot and resolve www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@1patchina11]

What model of damper is tjis to order replacement... My black ink i cant for the life of me fix when i think i do i dont still stuck... Also what dose the bottom of bampers look like... I ask because on the bottom of mine its wide open all ink falls out noting no plug to hold it in... And while trying to find new ones they all have a plug... How do you know if your printer head is not working too please and thank you 🙂

[@mariovera4078]

Where can i see the video where you clean the print head? I dont find it.

[@alivialynnae1350]

I had clogs on both my whites so I took it apart and cleaned and wet capped under the dampers got everything cleaned and smooth and put back together now I'm not getting any ink at all and I only took off and cleaned the white cartridges. Any idea what it could be? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@HangryMuscle]

Do a power clean to pull ink into the printhead

[@alivialynnae1350]

@@HangryMuscle I just ran a print head cleaning not to long ago. Do I really have to wait 12 hours before power cleaning like it says or have you done it sooner?

[@HangryMuscle]

No

[@alivialynnae1350]

@@HangryMuscle thanks. I appreciate you.

[@joyshriner2649]

Do you have a video on how to put it back together b/c now I am stuck 😅

[@HangryMuscle]

Maybe one day, I don't have to remove my printhead much these days. What part are you stuck on?

[@lizmagana8337]

Same here. I saw your video and couldn't put it back togethet

[@scoldingacid2968]

​@@HangryMusclecables

[@scoldingacid2968]

​@@HangryMusclepls help I cant put the cable back in

[@queenb4king1]

I can't get the dampers back in but putting the cables back were difficult too. I hope i pushed it all the way back in

[@FlexMckenzie]

Hey, my white ink is clogged, will this way unclog it? Thanks

[@kathyallen2804]

I need your expertise. I took out the printhead to check it put the dampers back in which are mostly empty. Now it is not printing any ink at all. I have the Epson ET 8550 the ink dampers on them have the huge hole in the bottom of them so you can’t siphon ink through them. Any ideas on how to prime the dampers, someone online said to remove the waste tank and put a hose and syringe on the little outpost but all that does is suction air no ink….. assuming that the dampers need to be primed somehow

[@tashaprater3242]

I have the same question

[@DaveInBridport]

Power clean seems to be the answer

[@abbysellsrealestate]

having trouble replacing white cables when putting it back together

[@limetuul]

This might be what I need to actually clean or fix my print head. My colored ink keeps coming in faded on my images even after running the cleaning solution flush from dtgpro

[@HangryMuscle]

Yeah you might need to clean the dampers, they tend to soak up any loose ink in the head.

[@kalierin3761]

I love your videos, they’re always so helpful! I have the exact same printer and have converted it to a DTF printer did this and am now getting the error code 031004. I am unsure what to do to fix it as everything looks to be in place.

[@ravenreborn79]

hello, thanks for the videos and the information, what head does this printer have, what is its reference?

[@annemkat]

Excellent video - thank you so much! I'm trying to put the print head back in, and I'm having some trouble re-attaching the ribbon cables. Do you have any pictures/videos that might help? Thank you!

[@kathyallen2804]

I’m assuming you got the ribbons installed.. did you have to prime the dampers when putting them back in? If so how did you do it

[@deseartdtf]

can you tell if her print head is xp600?

[@creativesublimation7768]

How do you purge or get the air out of the hoses and the toner after doing that cleaning?

[@HangryMuscle]

A power clean will prime the printhead.

[@creativesublimation7768]

How did you put everything back together to avoid air in the dampers? Do you have videos of that please?

[@HangryMuscle]

When you run the power clean, it will pull ink into the head, that usually does it.

[@amberhart-johnson2556]

Thank you for making this video it was easy to follow and very infortmative. Excellent job.

[@kanyewest5722]

Please help me if i convert to eco solvent do i remove rollers and do i need a program and if so which one?

[@HangryMuscle]

Im not familiar with eco solvent. I only use DTF

[@AmjadAli-wl4el]

hello Hangry just commenting on Tom Daniels comment and also asking if the removal of the paper width sensor would solve the image printing cut issues. I am not getting any luck with the taping of the film.

[@HangryMuscle]

Not sure

[@magicmanny72]

Buddy need your help again. What did you clean your priyhead with

[@HangryMuscle]

Windex

[@ericamaddux9610]

Your video has been SOO helpful, however I cannot get the damper out! The little metal piece wont budge and I cannot get it to unlock. I am worried I am going to break it. Can you help??

[@HangryMuscle]

Hi Im available by appointment only for questions and help with printing. www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@marcgyveredition8120]

having a problem with my 8550, magenta is not printing, do you have a fix for this

[@HangryMuscle]

Hi, I would need to troubleshoot your issue to assist you, you can sign up for a DTF coaching session on my website. *Please keep in mind most issues for new printers take about 30-40 minutes to troubleshoot and resolve www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@marcgyveredition8120]

Will do 1st thing Monday. I was running eco solvent, can I convert to dtf from the eco

[@HangryMuscle]

Yes

[@abbysellsrealestate]

Do I need the paper width sensor to be installed?

[@HangryMuscle]

Yes

[@mcssc5]

My ink was clogged(white only), so removed the printhead to clean it and put everything back to normal, did a nozzle check, now there is absolutely no ink coming out (no color no white), nothing wrong with the maintenance box either, i'm getting white pages, any suggestions on what to do next

[@Dijahdoo]

Did u resolve? How?

[@albertcalvin4888]

My 8550 it won't print black do you think it may be the printhead

[@HangryMuscle]

Run a nozzle check, it will tell you if the black is working or you have clogs

[@bayramguv]

hi, what is the correct sequence of ink ? in every video of yours ink sequence changed. please write the last sequence on printer and acrorip screen for us. best regards

[@HangryMuscle]

Its doesn't matter where the inks are. Adjust your rip settings to match your ink tanks

[@Hisdaughter4ever65]

I really needed this information, followed it step by step. My printhead was a mess, a lot of ink residue and caked on. Finally got it cleaned, put everything back together and now it's giving an error code 031004 foreign object possibly *sigh* i'll go through your other videos to see if you had this problem and have a solution. Thank you for all your work with the 8550.

[@HangryMuscle]

Sure thing. be careful taking out the printhead, don't let any moisture get on the chip underneath.

[@Hisdaughter4ever65]

@@HangryMuscle some may have gotten on them, I dried it as much as possible and then let it sit a little while to air dry. I've been working on this printer foe 2 weeks at the least, I'm about to throw in the towel.

[@HangryMuscle]

If you're still have the issue, call epson they'll send you a replacement if its still under warranty

[@Hisdaughter4ever65]

@@HangryMuscle Epson is sending another one, should I drain the dtf ink out?

[@HangryMuscle]

Yes, I usually drain because that's still good ink.

[@abbysellsrealestate]

Can the printer work without the paper sensor?

[@HangryMuscle]

From what I tested it, the sensors need to be installed

[@dorikanelson1027]

Print head stuck in paper jam mode print head won’t move any other suggestions

[@Kevin-li6iy]

Thank for the paper jam fix, NO MORE PAPER JAM , Thank U

[@HangryMuscle]

You're welcome bro 💪🏾

[@deefreshgaming4937]

What did you do? I have the same issue with both of my 8550’s won’t read any film even with blue tape.. trying to figure this out so I can get back to printing

[@kristenpatton7873]

Any idea where I can find a damper replacement? The little plastic nozzle the tubbing goes over snapped off on my magenta. Be very careful messing with the dampers ! I’ve been researching, and replacements are no where to be found !

[@HangryMuscle]

Gedat-spareparts.com

[@trishfrench1927]

@@HangryMuscle This website has nothing for the Epson ET 8550, and nothing for damper replacement. Is there a different "term" for the dampers?

[@ybjokes2502]

SO I DID THIS AND PUT EVERYTHING BACK TOGETHER AND NOW MY SCREEN PANEL GOES BLACK AFTER A COUPLE SECONDS FROM CUTTING IT ON. WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENED WHEN I BROKE IT DOWN??

[@keeganmphotographydesign]

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

[@HangryMuscle]

Paper mostly likely is not flat

[@keeganmphotographydesign]

@@HangryMuscle it makes a grinding noise and messes up the photo paper

[@tomdaniels313]

Great video. Have you tried running it without the paper width sensor? I’m tired of spending time putting a strip of masking tape on my film, only to see that it works maybe half the time.

[@AmjadAli-wl4el]

Hello did any of you all actually removed the paper width sensor? and did it make a difference on printing the whole images and not cutting it. my 8550 was working fine for about 2 weeks and then i start printing cut images, never got a fixed... tried the tape, correction ink, markers, etc and not now start getting paper jam error or nothing printing.

[@itsjrj]

@@AmjadAli-wl4el following.. I have the same issue

[@abbysellsrealestate]

Having same issue...only paper jams....any help

[@HangryMuscle]

Hi, I would need to troubleshoot your issue to assist you, you can sign up for a DTF coaching session on my website. *Please keep in mind most issues for new printers take about 30-40 minutes to troubleshoot and resolve www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@marthagutierrez6281]

May not be related but keep getting paper jam in my screen I checked don’t see anything Any suggestions..need help…is my sublimation

[@HangryMuscle]

Sure I can help you resolve that issue. www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@bayramguv]

hi, is there a correct order of ink. i saw before you fill wbcymw but now i see here the ink order is changes now i see wwcymb. why you changed the order of inks ?

[@trishfrench1927]

Hi! I have watched multiple vids by multiple people who do wwcymk. I'm not really sure that it makes a difference, but I am just starting out, so I really don't know if it makes a difference

[@magicmanny72]

How did you get a leak. I didn't hear it? Just curious so I don't get one myself.🙏

[@HangryMuscle]

Not sure

[@da-tutor2916]

Would you recommend this printer for a small business with occasional orders?

[@HangryMuscle]

Yes I would

[@da-tutor2916]

@@HangryMuscle thank you. I was honestly not sure if to get it or not as there may be days where it would be idle. So I was hesitant since I was afraid of constant clogging

[@ivanibarra6429]

Any idea why it would not print anything after unclogging the print head?

[@HangryMuscle]

Did you remove the head?

[@vidalrichardson9337]

I see you work on this printer a lot.. have you ever found the sensor that detracts the paper.when it is feed through . I was told it was in the print head .. and that when it will not see the paper you can just go in and clean the sensor

[@HangryMuscle]

I have tested the sensors. the sensor the underneath the printhead is for the printhead to detect the length of the printer. The PE sensor is the one that detects film.

[@vidalrichardson9337]

@@HangryMuscle I See so that one under the print head only determines the length of the paper.. do you have any idea where this PE Sensor... just doing deductive reasoning means it is either somewhere around the head or close to the rollers that feed the paper through.

[@deefreshgaming4937]

Ahhh .. see I where can I find the PE SENSOR? that was why I didn’t take print head apart yet. Because they said width sensor which I didn’t need I need the one that detects film

[@angelcoleman4007]

@@vidalrichardson9337 If you message me directly i can show you exactly where the PE sensor is and how to clean it

[@DS-xp3ox]

What if you can’t get the print head unlocked?

[@HangryMuscle]

Have a technician or someone with printer expertise take a look at it, may be stuck on something in the printer.

[@carloscamargo6625]

Is this a xp600 printhead ??

[@HangryMuscle]

No clue, I would contact epson

[@lisaakalolli6611]

@@HangryMuscle I just got off phone with them... they said they DO NOT SELL the printhead for that printer

[@jennifercabello144]

Is this just to clean it? Not a required step to covert to DTF?

[@HangryMuscle]

Its for people that wanted to know how to remove it, you don't need to do this to convert.

[@MayorJordan]

How do you unclog the et 8550 printhead

[@HangryMuscle]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/poutZWWinM6ZrLs

[@ayatotakema1194]

where can i get spare heads?

[@HangryMuscle]

Gedat-spareparts.com

[@erikadelgado266]

I’m now getting code 031002 and my printer won’t do anything help please!

[@HangryMuscle]

Errors usually occur because something is preventing the printhead from moving smoothly. For assistance with printing issues sign up for a call session on my website. www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@michelhernandez6542]

GREETINGS HOW I TAKE THE AIR OUT OF THE DAMPERS I HAVE ET-8550

[@HangryMuscle]

Run a power clean

[@melissadaniels1848]

I did this an it’s still printing out the same. It like skips a bunch of lines. It just leave blank lines across everything . Idk what else to do 😩. Not sure if I even cleaned the print head correctly lol. But I tried my best.

[@HangryMuscle]

I'm not sure what you mean by skipped lines, if your nozzle check is missing lines it could because the head is clogged, the capping station or wiper blade being dirty could also be the cause for missing lines. Also after removing the printhead, run a power clean to push ink back into the dampers and printhead

[@magicmanny72]

Bro, you did it? Daaaaam congratulations. Was waiting for this.

[@HangryMuscle]

Thanks manny! 💪🏾

[@karridooley7169]

After putting it back together I power on and it says I have something stuck in printer and it won’t proceed HELP PLEASE

[@HangryMuscle]

www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@melissadaniels1848]

Also I found some like rubber particles all around the head like something rubber may have fallen apart it was broken into little shreds.

[@magzter68]

The printhead on my 8550 doesn't move at all even after I follow the same steps as you did.

[@HangryMuscle]

Hi, I would need to troubleshoot your issue to assist you, you can sign up for a DTF coaching session on my website. *Please keep in mind most issues for new printers take about 30-40 minutes to troubleshoot and resolve www.hangrymuscle.com/products/dtf-technical-support-for-epson-et-8550-xp-15000-acrorip-50-hour

[@magicmanny72]

Was it still usable?

[@HangryMuscle]

No it has a fatal code

[@kimberlymiller3438]

What did you do to resolve the fatal code?

[@HangryMuscle]

@@kimberlymiller3438 I called epson. Its a blown fuse.

[@katejosselyn4613]

@@HangryMuscle did they actually replace the printer after seeing it had been converted? I also have a fatal error and they will replace it so long as it "hasn't been converted" 😂

[@HangryMuscle]

Yes they have

[@lueurmedia]

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

[@HangryMuscle]

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

[@wysiwyg03]

Why did you have to remove the printhead?

[@veelav9896]

great video thanks as always!!

[@HangryMuscle]

You bet Vee! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@madelynnstamman4188]

Okay i did this and now I’m not getting any ink out

[@HangryMuscle]

Run a power clean to pull ink back into the printhead

[@TristanBush-j1q]

I followed this to the T. Now I have put everything back and my printer won’t even power on ! And Epson won’t help me at all in Aus as they say I must of tampered with it.

[@trishfrench1927]

LOL They are on to us and or conversion game 🤣🤣🤣

[@csq530]

Order #1018 Hey Hangry which DTF INK and POWDER did you use for this order? Is it possible to know. I LOVED IT!!! I just want it to do custom shirts for myself!!! Thanks!

[@HangryMuscle]

Hi what up bro! I used Dtgpro's film, ink, powder. All DTF Supplies: Use Code: Hangry For a discount. DTF Ink (CMYKW): dtgpro.com/cicproduct/dtf-pro-eps-ink-1l.php?afl=3277 DTF Film A3+ (13x19): dtgpro.com/cicproduct/dtg-pro-transferpapa3plus.php?afl=3277 DTF Powder: dtgpro.com/cicproduct/dtg-pro-transferpow.php?afl=3277

[@sanishmahalwal1423]

if you put your hand and seal the the damper ink input ink wont flow out of the damper output, it will get trapped due to vaccum

[@cassielynnf]

I did this to clean the print head and now my printer won’t turn on 💔

[@marcgyveredition8120]

Paid for one of your sessions almost 2 weeks ago, wrote you on Facebook messenger and still haven’t heard from you. Communication

[@HangryMuscle]

What is your name or order number?

[@marcgyveredition8120]

@@HangryMuscle name is Marcus, never received confirmation email, just screenshot of payment on 05/28/23.

[@HangryMuscle]

Got it, I've message on Facebook.

[@nellynell6715]

Thank you sooo much!!

[@HangryMuscle]

Sure thing Nelly! 👍

[@magicmanny72]

Please do add the next video😬🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏

[@HangryMuscle]

For cleaning, I'm still testing different methods.

[@zarahiBERRIOS]

Epson will take it back even with the DTF attachment

[@HangryMuscle]

Thety are cracking down with some many people abusing the system, I would do my best to put everything back. The rollers do not need to be put back in.

[@yourteesyourway]

How come everybody can find the Epson EcoTank 8550 but me, Smh

[@HangryMuscle]

Don't give up keep looking 💪🏾

[@veelav9896]

if youre in California or near. i sell them new in box!!

[@ShanikaC]

My local Microcenter appliance store typically has 1 one on the shelf. Try them if you have one near or any other electronic store in your area. Big box chains typically don't have them in stock

[@yourteesyourway]

@@ShanikaC Thanks for the info, I see 2 in my area, no printer as of yet but I will keep looking

[@trishfrench1927]

Amazon has them and next day delievery

[@NeilWNC]

Gloves!

[@bwaper]

Completely ridiculous using this printer for dtf won't last you a month

[@HangryMuscle]

Im printing with it right now

[@bwaper]

@@HangryMuscle waste tank replacements clogged heads like the video and ink wasting

[@HangryMuscle]

All part of learning DTF and using the printer for DTF.

[@trishfrench1927]

You have options, and this is one of them. ANY printer, even if using regular inkjet ink is going to require maintenance and part replacemet. Nobody is going to force you to do an Epson ET 8550 conversion. You could spend $15k on an actual DTF printer. Enjoy which ever option you chose/choose

[@Curlycuecouture]

Question that belt came off on the back of my printhead. How do I put it back on?

[@elevated-apparel]

my print head wont unlock like that. is there another way