Part 2: Convert a cheap Epson R285 for budget DTF printing

[@GeoffreyUrch]

I did take the rollers out

[@josegarrido5453]

Great job, I have followed your video and it is spectacular. I have followed all your steps, everything has gone well, but a problem has arisen. When I start printing, the head bends the corner of the sheet and stains it all over. Could you please tell me How can I solve this problem? Thanks in advance

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

You need to make sure the sheet comes out onto an absolutely level and flat surface

[@josegarrido5453]

The problem is not when it comes out. The problem is when it starts printing. The head hits the corner just when it starts printing, I don't know what to do.

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

@@josegarrido5453 are your sheets flat or do the curve up if you lay them flat?

[@josegarrido5453]

They are normal sheets for printing documents. I was doing printing tests before filling the new cartridges with DTF

[@The27czoko]

Hello, a question, how does it look with ink dtf on cartridge

[@johngrate8100]

What are u ziptiey on the switch around the switch of the printer where exactly?

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

Just making sure the zip tie holds it closed

[@dalebrown2128]

Can the chips be reset

[@solosajay0922]

having print problem with this printer lots of nissing lines

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

Your head has blocked nozzles

[@solosajay0922]

i tried flushing it still tne same

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

The flush hasn’t cleared it unfortunately

[@solosajay0922]

i will try it again, and soak it for a bit

[@GeoffreyUrch]

Hi Dave , I have an amber light staying on, on my Epson dtf r290 and I cant get rid of It any Ideas how I can fix It I am using a arc ciss system I have tried to reset the chips but still not working ? Regards Geoff

[@debbiehamilton2334]

Do you know if the epson stylus color 2000p can be converted to dtf? Thank you

[@GeoffreyUrch]

Hi Dave, I am trying to use my My arc cleaning cartridges but they are not being recognised and Im trying to shut my Printer down for Christmas any Idea why ?

[@CustomPrintsOnDemand]

I wouldn't remove the bottom feed bar entirely. You'll have feeding errors. Always keep the bar in place, remove all the pizza wheels except the ones on the far left and right.

[@AE-uj7qc]

when is part 3 coming? I have to put it in the calendar. thank you

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

I know I need to pull my finger out 😂

[@AE-uj7qc]

@@DavesDiscoveriesChannel I'm waiting for you😂✌️

[@solosajay0922]

Also waiting😅

[@AE-uj7qc]

@@solosajay0922 simply remove the pizza roller, make sure the print comes out of the printer on a flat surface. and refill cartridges with auto reset chips with dtf ink. that's all

[@solosajay0922]

@@AE-uj7qc thanks mate i just got this printer now im looking for a dtf software

[@GeoffreyUrch]

Hi Dave, Thanks for this, Welcome to the R285 Club. I had mine apart yesterday and could not see how to take out the star wheel plate I did mange to pop out the star wheels apart from the outside 2. Do think that will work or should I take the whole plate out ? Regards I look forward to part 3 Regards Geoff

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

I tried that on the first one I did and unfortunately it just meant the plate/carrier sat completely on the sheet :o

[@GeoffreyUrch]

@@DavesDiscoveriesChannel ok thanks

[@newustacy3132]

What rip software for this? Are you getting the film to not spit out

[@GeoffreyUrch]

Hi Dave, I hope your well. I have one more Issue with Acrorip, on my Laptop Its working fine but on my Desktop It's working until I go to print then when It starts to Rip It takes a really long time like 45 mins but on my Laptop It only takes around 5 mins Iv'e tried different things but nothings worked It's on usb 3 in the port I have 2 other Printers on port 1 & 2. Do you have any Idea what could be causing this or what I can try to fix It. Looking forward to your 3rd Video. Regards Geoff

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

Are you using the same USB cable?

[@GeoffreyUrch]

@@DavesDiscoveriesChannel yes I just swap them over ?

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

@@GeoffreyUrch USB hubs etc can slow the transfer down

[@johngrate8100]

What did u use to cut the printer case?

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

A 1mm cutting disc

[@johngrate8100]

@@DavesDiscoveriesChannel what about a electric rotary cutter?

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

@@johngrate8100 that’ll work 👍

[@johngrate8100]

@@DavesDiscoveriesChannel how fast does that printer print out with dtf ink in the printer?

[@rassimkr9441]

Part 3 sir