Setting up Epson 4800 for DTF for the first time

[@Printdr]

question do you need a special software to print out stf files or Adobe will work?

[@shunnaflowers3664]

I purchased this from someone that had prefilled from the factory sublimation cartriges for it. Should I take it apart to clean the hoses before inserting? I'm just trying to make sure before I go through all the trouble.

[@sethdanenberg4978]

If you are technically savy, remove the damper manifold, fill new cartridges with distilled water, using a syringe pull the sublimation ink out through the damper until the clear water starts to come through, replace damper assmebly on to print head. do one power cleaning print color test repeat another power clean if neccesary. ................If you are not tech savy just do 4 power cleans and run a color test, repeatt power cleans as neccesary

[@shunnaflowers3664]

@@sethdanenberg4978 I plan to convert it to sublimation not dtf. I really dont want the trouble of having a dtf printer this large lol! He used it for photo printing. I'm hoping to keep it simple and just insert the cartridges do a few cleanings and just start using it.

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@shunnaflowers3664 same procedure for switching to sublimation, typically 3 power cleans gets ink to the head but it will be mixed with the oem ink, 4 power cleans might do it 5 sometimes

[@RobertCarrington-lo3dd]

@@sethdanenberg4978do you do maintenance for people

[@RobertCarrington-lo3dd]

My power strip encoder has shorted out I believe that’s what it’s called smh 😢

[@christineketcherside2133]

Your video helped me so much!! I have a 9800 and finally got it to work tonight after watching your video! I do have a question, my white is at 90, but isn’t laying enough down, what should I do? RIP 10 software…

[@sethdanenberg4978]

How does the nozzle check look? Are you shaking the white ink regularly or has it been sitting? 90 is very high, usually 70 is plenty. What type of ink is it

[@christineketcherside2133]

Everything looks great on nozzle check, I just had some ink that came with my printer… so it could be the ink. What do you recommend? Just got this printer and converted it last might

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@christineketcherside2133can you send me acreen shots of your settings?

[@christineketcherside2133]

@@sethdanenberg4978 yes sir

[@christineketcherside2133]

It won’t let me upload pics on here

[@ARMA2ARMENIA]

Hello Seth, is this printer model DTF from (original) ? or is it converted to DTF ? i found a 2nd hand Epson 4800 for DTF, owner says it is working perfect, and asking 2400 euros, what is your recommendation? pls 🙏👍

[@vashinue]

Hi. Where do I purchase your maintenance ships and why you prefer the 4800 to the 4900. I have a used 4900 I want to convert but don’t want to spend money on the refillable cartridges unless I’m sure that it will work ?

[@sethdanenberg4978]

The 4900 prints faster and higher quality, however you will be replacing the capping station every 6-13 months. The 4900 is also just generally more sensitive and less reliable. I have some maintenance chips for sale if you need some

[@shondahenderson4528]

hi i have been watching your videos i just purchased a used 4880 it was ran with reg ink do u recommend flushing system 1st

[@sethdanenberg4978]

You don’t need to However if you don’t flush it with cleaning fluid it will take longer for the white ink to come out clean. In hurry I’ve done it both ways

[@tonymacci7126]

Hi what ,my white channel ( L magenta) looks like jammed with an old regular ink , i try to.make poewr cleaning for 3 times ,all the other chanels are good except that one , any solution to get the line clear ? And what do you think about the chip decoder ? If there is one pin coming out of the cartridge reader with the decoder work? Is that easy to fix the pin that came out ? Thank you

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Replacing pin connectors in the ink bay is relatively easy, the chip decoders also work great. For the ink, is there air in the ink line? Or does it appear as solid as the other ink lines that are flowing

[@actionnew]

good video, Seth i could only find 6 cartrdiges of DTF . do use the other two and purcahse white seperately ?

[@sethdanenberg4978]

What do you mean only 6 cartridges You can use as little as 6 but you should have 8 carts

[@actionnew]

@@sethdanenberg4978 thanks for the reply when i searched i only found the 6 cartridge pack ..

[@actionnew]

@@sethdanenberg4978 Hi Don, my last reply didnt post do you have a product package/kit to convert the printer that you suggest? thank you

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@actionnew yes, you’ll need carts $120 Resetter $20 1 liter white $75 250 ml cmyk $25 ea 2 pounds powder $35 13 inch roll $120 Cleaning kit $20 Waste tank replacement chips $10

[@somowaomusic4098]

@@sethdanenberg4978hello do you recommend a specific place to purchase these things?

[@riccardodenis8464]

hey thank you so much question are you in the boston area also where do you get your ink and firm from please let me know thanks

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Southern CT, we sell our own ink and film

[@_charlisoul]

Good I’m in NH

[@younesramdan9677]

Hi. Thank you for the video and the information. I owne 4800 epson stylus pro i want to convert it for tdf. What software can i use for it.? Thank you and congratulations

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Epson 4800 works great on Cadlink Digital Factory Direct to Film Edition

[@younesramdan9677]

@@sethdanenberg4978 thank you for your replay. I will download and try it. Is it free or need a licence ?

[@somowaomusic4098]

@@younesramdan9677where to buy?

[@awurumibechimezie6404]

Please what printhead does the printer use?

[@sethdanenberg4978]

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[@djfilfonseca]

Hello, can you tell me please is the epson sc pro 4000 can be converted to DTF? and what program(RIP,SOFTWARE) can I use to print on mac or windows? thanks

[@sethdanenberg4978]

I am not 100% sure but I believe the 4000 can be sued with the newer version of acrorip. I do not use that software I use cadlink digital factory. Both software programs are only available for windows

[@sulemadeleon1234]

Hi can you please help me with setting up printer on Cadlink? I’m trying to print an image and it just says printing 5% but printer won’t even print at all

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Double check the usb cord make sure the port settings are correct check your settings against this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHWkc3ysqJ6Zm7c

[@Kenedyp86]

Does the chip reader comes with the machine or I have to buy it

[@sethdanenberg4978]

We sell the machines with the chip resetter They also would come with refillable carts if you bought them separate

[@Kenedyp86]

What software are you using I bought rip is not working I can’t find the printer

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@Kenedyp86 cadlink digital factory dtf edition What software do you have It will be listed as 48xx on the printer list

[@Kenedyp86]

@@sethdanenberg4978 the printer I have stylus pro 4000 the software is acrorip 10.5 . can you recommend me where to get the cadlink software?

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@Kenedyp86 not sure cadlink work with the 4000

[@thepunisher794]

Hi, have you had any issues with air in the ink lines? Just recently my ink lines are getting air inside it. I would manual prime the dampers and line would get filled with ink, but after awhile air gets back inside the line. These dampers are only 2 to 3 months old and I run the printer once a twice a week only. Any suggestion would be great!

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Are you using refillable ink cartridges? Are the air holes open? Have you flushed the ink lines with cleaner recently? How old are the dampers? Does a power cleaning temporarily fix the issue?

[@thepunisher794]

@@sethdanenberg4978 I am using refillable cartridges and they are about 3 months old. Dampers are only about 3 months old. I have not flushed the ink lines but I do pull ink from dampers and it pulls ink into the lines. Power cleaning does temporarily fix the issue, but once I let it sit with the power over night or a few days there is ink in the lines again. Not just bubbles but like about half in inch to an inch in certain spots of the line near the dampers. It is mainly the white lines, yellow and magenta.

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@thepunisher794 the dampers and manifold are all screwed down tight? How is the print nozzle check? Is there dried ink visible stuck in the print lines?

[@thepunisher794]

@Seth Danenberg when pull ink out of dampers and do a power clean, it prints fine. Nozzle check is perfect. There is only air in line once I let it sit. I have pulled it dampers and heads out several times to figure out why it is getting air in line

[@thepunisher794]

There is no dry ink in lines.

[@shondahenderson4528]

Is there a way I can get in touch with you

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Sure what do you need help with

[@neilvectis]

My 4800 only seems to use white ink from 2 cartridges. Is this normal? It prints fine though

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Which rip are you using? Do all 8 channels show up on the nozzle check printed from printers small screen? Are the air holes open on the ink carts?

[@neilvectis]

I’ve got mine configured the reverse on yours (WWWWKCMY)

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@neilvectis it works both ways, which two channels aren’t printing?

[@neilvectis]

@@sethdanenberg4978 channel 3 and 4 Aren’t working

[@neilvectis]

@@sethdanenberg4978 channels 3,4 aren’t working

[@faust4658]

HEY DO YOU TAKE THE ROLLERS OFF IT?

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Yes, do you need help taking them off?

[@faust4658]

IS IT AS EASY AS CONVERTING L1800??

[@faust4658]

I CONVERTED A 1430 NOW CONVERTING A 4800 SO I NEED TO KNOW IF I CAN TAKE THE ROLLERS OFF LIKE I DID THE 1430

[@sethdanenberg4978]

@@faust4658 the rolls are easier to take than on the l1800-1430 You just unscrew center assemblies

[@faust4658]

HEY WHATS THE INK CHNNEL FOR THE 4800 ?? KCMYWWWW???

[@theofficialap1067]

How do you convert it to print dtf

[@sethdanenberg4978]

Remove exit wheels Build exit board You’ll need refillable ink carts Chip resetter 1 liter white 250 ml ea cmyk 1 roll film 2 pounds powder Fill carts Right side all white left side match standard color code Remove ink manifold on print head With a syringe suction all oem ink out while pulling new ink in Download cadlink Follow the setup video Get printing

[@streetculturemedia6212]

Great job Seth

[@nambosahougnanta2073]

Hello, Good Job! But 4 cartridges for white ink is too much. Please, only use 2 cartridges and put cleaning liquid in the rest of the cartridges. Close the 2 channels in the Acrorip software.

[@sethdanenberg4978]

You can run 2 only and reserve the other two for potential clogs However you can run longer with 4 without refilling