Step by Step White Color Ink Daily Maintenance for DTF Printer Epson L1800

[@vekulicavekulica3516]

Which ink is best to use for this machine ?

[@HenryTeoh]

Hope you can remember quote : Not all DTF supplies ( Ink, Pet Film, Powder) are the same. The only same is their physical foam. It a matching game of Ink, Pet Film, Powder and User behaviour to let it perform well.

[@dtonydrums]

Thank you so much for this . I appreciate you. 👍🙂

[@AlexanderMoriarity]

Henry your an OG I love your style, english is fantastic. I appreciate this insight. The EXACT knowledge I was looking for just got a L1800 want to keep my BABY running!

[@MrPlomsone]

Henry you are the man! Always helpful and responsive!

[@HenryTeoh]

My honour

[@kkskks3046]

Great video do you have a video on putting this machine in vacation mode. Thanks

[@HenryTeoh]

The video I take after long Chinese New Year Holiday.. Around 10day. I just leave the power switch on. That simple only. All experience is base on our DTF ink

[@aks7780]

Great info sir. Keep it up thank you so much. Im also having the same issue everyday. After maintenance its ok.

[@ciddrummond1881]

Nice one! Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@HenryTeoh]

Welcome

[@PaoloBrunello]

Hi, I discovered you by watching your videos on KZbin. I have an Epson 1800L printer converted to DTF, to print only white logos on a black t-shirt, can I get excellent results by printing the white isotro at 1440x720 or should I print the white at 1440x1440?

[@hajjigolifardo4071]

Thank you for sharing. How about the other color inks, why does it need not to shake rather shake only the white ink?

[@HenryTeoh]

The white ink heavy particles can make the print head clog. Where else color don't have much issues even my printer already 18months old.

[@sergiomurillo38]

ha pensado en instalar un sistema de recirculacion de tinta blanca algun dia, o piensa realmente que no es necesario...???? un saludo amigo... me encantan sus videos.

[@boubkarelmourabit9850]

thank you henry this is very helpful video

[@marcelbori6168]

Hello Mr. Henry, please i need advice why the printer prints little white Epson L 1800 where may be the problem ?? Thank you | Zdenek

[@mg6098]

hi Henry thank you for your video for print head blocked if i not used 1 week or 1/2 month how to safe my printer head thank you

[@HenryTeoh]

For me, I will do head clean from printer driver every day. Then do the the syringe method plus head clean before start the day of printing job👍

[@rizdevo2512]

how to move the damper? mine seem stuck at the end and cannot move to the middle open area.

[@HenryTeoh]

Perform Head cleaning, then once you see the print head move, switch off the main power. Now you are freely move the print head left and right.

[@GraceSungWatch]

Henry for sharing! Can I check if I can use this method for sublimation ink too if my printhead clogs? Is there a cleaning solution needed?

[@HenryTeoh]

Yes. It can but the most important tips is don't switch off the printer power ( all inkjet printer) until we throw it, into trash. 😂 This step can reduce ink clog issue happen.

[@majos2663]

hi henry. Thank you for the instructions. but I have one question. I have an l805 and my salesman tells me that I always have to do Ink flushing or Power cleaning via a resetter before printing. It is necessary? this cleaning method takes a lot of ink into the waste. He also told me that if the printer has been idle for a long time, I only need to put Power Cleaning through the resetter once a week. if I'm away from home for two weeks, can I follow your method before printing? How do I proceed when I return home? How many grams of ink will this cleaning take on the video? Can I also clean via resetter? There are 4 cleaning options. Weakly, middle, strong, ink flushing. Which can I enter for effect and low ink consumption? thank you very much 🙂 can I always unplug the printer from power current after turning on the printer to unlock my head? (For do manually circuit white ink) or is it better to turn the tooth cylinder to unlock the head?

[@HenryTeoh]

All the answers can found at my other video...especially the daily syringe maintenance method video.

[@michaeljanniklasrusing4247]

Thanks for the Video, how do you tell the printer "tank no. 3 and 4 is white ink now" and not any other color? That would be very helpful

[@HenryTeoh]

Inside ACRORIP got the preset color channel.

[@michaeljanniklasrusing4247]

thank you very much

[@HenryTeoh]

Feel free to connect me at wa.me/[phone]

[@denisebrown532]

@@HenryTeoh I I have Acrorip 9 and I don’t see the preset of YKWWCM. Why is this? All the videos I see have it.

[@HenryTeoh]

@@denisebrown532 Make sure you select printer : Epson Stylus 1390/1400 then only the color channel will appear correctly

[@meliciapilgrim5802]

Thanks a million!!! Now this printer is back on the list. Do you always perform the one time head cleaning after the daily maintenance?

[@HenryTeoh]

Yes. Will perform it one time

[@sergiomurillo38]

En camisetas blancas hace falta imprimir tambien las tintas blancas como base ??? o solo las de color ???

[@HenryTeoh]

For this question, you may refer back to your supplier. I am not sure what quality of ink you are using so that can not answer it. Sorry

[@nanateng8285]

In my case the tubes get clogged. how do I solve that?

[@HenryTeoh]

Usually I will pull and push ink through damper and repeat a few time then do head cleaning

[@876Abb]

Henry my friend great video, it has helped me a lot. Can you also tell me what to do when the machine doesn't load the DTF film? I think it's the roller issue not able to grab the DTF film sometimes and it keeps saying, No paper

[@HenryTeoh]

I clean the pick up roller by using Alcohol Swab.

[@AlexanderMoriarity]

Same @Abb AB, its annoying I wish I just could have the roll feed without 5 attempts to make it catch right.

[@shazmierbasir3732]

@@AlexanderMoriarity kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4m7qql3Zsl3qs0 try this it will work.

[@aberdeengreg]

Thank you, Henry. How do you get the head to release so that you can undo the screw? My head will not move when I try to slide it.

[@HenryTeoh]

Perform Head cleaning process. Once the print head move, quickly switch off the main power.

[@aberdeengreg]

@@HenryTeoh Thank you so much.

[@emamnuelmendioro7726]

Hello, this video is tremendously informative and detailed. My concern though, you mention "daily maintenance", do you mean to do this routine everyday? Even if you are not using the printer on a daily basis?

[@HenryTeoh]

Usually i do once before I start that day of printing job. I don't perform when no printing job.

[@lokalphil]

Very informative video. Thank you. I would like to ask a question, I've seen in some videos that some are using a separate tank for the white ink. I think it's designed to stir the ink. Is this necessary to have?

[@HenryTeoh]

This is ink strier tank.

[@cherylbellers285]

My Epson L1800 starts laying down white ink but before the full 13x19 film is completed printing the white STOPS. Any suggestions?

[@HenryTeoh]

Something it can happen during printing. Ink clog

[@esthersanchez3366]

Can you help to give maintenance via web? I have problem with the white ink. It print the image with stripes

[@HenryTeoh]

I don't have that type of service. I believe on of my video at the playlist can help you solve the problems☺️

[@HenryTeoh]

All the playlist videos are the problems I am facing during the DTF journey and together with the solution.

[@ikeegorotak2013]

Wow' what a very nice information sir! Thanks a lot!...

[@HenryTeoh]

Feel free to watch other videos too

[@buildingsurveyor]

How long will these types of inks last for?

[@beckykotzer2920]

What do I do if I am unable to suction ink thru using the syringe?

[@HenryTeoh]

Can you connect me at WhatsApp then share a video? wa.me/[phone]

[@wolfshin1035]

Can i ask? Is that important to put water in the head?

[@wolfshin1035]

I mean some people using water to put in the head while there do daily maintenance...

[@HenryTeoh]

What they using is a print head Moisturizer liquid. But if your ink quality is good, then no need. Until now, I didn't use it. This liquid reduce the ink clog rate but create other problems too.

[@brokenangel7369]

Nice information Sir , please can you tell how to make and install waste tank

[@HenryTeoh]

Just connected the waste ink tank tube to outside . Then use bottle to collect it.

[@brokenangel7369]

@@HenryTeoh thankyou sir really appreciate . Can be normal empty water bottle no need for motor

[@HenryTeoh]

I just use normal bottle but must put lower level then the printer

[@brokenangel7369]

@@HenryTeoh great , thanks for help and advice.

[@Iforlyfe]

Henry this is amazing. I appreciate the information, i just learn a lot since I'm new to this. Quick question, should i constantly use new syringes every time, or use the same previous one?

[@HenryTeoh]

I use one syringe for each colour. And reuse until damaged. Anyway I washed each time after use.

[@Iforlyfe]

@@HenryTeoh Awesome! I had that in mind, i just wanted to make sure and play it safe before ruining something. Lol.

[@dharisinisini7477]

Hi, my 4th ink damper ..white ink very low ...is that will be like that ?

[@HenryTeoh]

As long the nozzle check is perfect, then it is fine.

[@HenryTeoh]

If not, replace a new damper. Original L1800 damper is not so suitable for DTF. It is for Dye Base ink.

[@Dr3am3r_Station]

By moving the printhead with powercut harmless to the printer or chipset?

[@HenryTeoh]

This is the easy way and I use at my all Epson printer before dtf

[@Dr3am3r_Station]

真的哦... 我很怕這樣斷電會導致打印機的電板壞掉

[@HenryTeoh]

@@Dr3am3r_Station Myself and our group friend all using this method. So far no problem. If you scare then you can try below method. Lay down the ink tank. From that side make a hole where it connect to printhead lock. Then use screw drive to unlock when needed. Not easy to make that hole. Choice which method suitable you

[@Dr3am3r_Station]

@@HenryTeoh tqvm

[@Dr3am3r_Station]

Do u sell ink and other material for dtf? If yes do u mind to WhatsApp me price

[@kaisermijares2207]

This is very informative sir! By the way, it is only the white needed to be maintaned? Or even the CMYK will be under go to that maintenance process? Thanks! More Power and God Bless!

[@HenryTeoh]

Usually the white ink only because the solid particles

[@sergiomurillo38]

y ssi no imprimes todos los dias que se puede hacer ??? un saludo amigo

[@HenryTeoh]

Once we install the ink, don't switch off the printer even not using it. Let it at sleep mode status. Our ink just passed the second test where I don't use it for continually 7day due to Chinese New Year Holiday. The 8th day i just perform the daily maintenance before start my printing job. The printer print like normal.

[@giemail2000]

How about the other inks cmyk? Do you need to flush the inks from the damper as well?

[@HenryTeoh]

For CMYK ink I didn't do this step because the ink is more liquid and less heavy particles. Normal head cleaning already solved it

[@alikamis9116]

Hello..what is the best of liquid or cleaner to remove clog from printhead

[@HenryTeoh]

I get the cleaning liquid from the manufacturer.

[@iOvercome2024]

Thank you. This is an invaluable channel. Still deciding if I should get a dtf printer? What other materials can it print on? Is it just fabric? And as a dtf printer owner, would you recommend?

[@HenryTeoh]

If you okay with the daily maintenance routine, then this Epson L1800 is the best value printer. I heat press the image on PU leather diary and umbrella look fine after used it. For further discussion, you may connect me at WhatsApp. wa.me/[phone]

[@paparobintv]

I learn a lot from you sir thank you so much!

[@HenryTeoh]

If you feel will benefit others, feel free share out. Thanks

[@daverivero7110]

Hi Mr. Henry! I just want to ask a question. Now that if I do this. do I still need to do a daily head cleaning? for the cymk color I guess so. but what about the power ink flushing? do I still need to power ink flush now that I can do this?

[@HenryTeoh]

Usually before i start my printing of the day, I will do the daily maintenance and then do one time head cleaning from maintance Epson driver

[@daverivero7110]

@@HenryTeoh thank you so much. may I ask a follow up question. I've heard that after numerous suction of dampers, it could cause issues in the ink as is kind of damages the tip of damper (the hole) may I get your opinion on this?

[@HenryTeoh]

I believe it may. But I did this nearly 3months. So far still okay and I am get ready need to replace the damper anytime 😅

[@daverivero7110]

@@HenryTeoh May I ask a last question? How much does the dampers cost? If you change the damper do you also need to replace other parts? Like the tubes? Thank you good sir for your response you've been a huge help. Wishing you more blessings!

[@HenryTeoh]

Usually my partner handle it.

[@angelarobinflores3253]

Hello! Is it still the same process for Dtf Epson L1800 when it is not used for weeks? I wasn’t able to use my printer for weeks and I observed that the white ink is turbid and there are solid particles that also sank at the bottom.

[@HenryTeoh]

I already mentioned that the printer did not use nearly 10days when I took the video. Do the syringe maintenance method as shown inside video. Then only perform Head cleaning from driver. Must follow this sequence.

[@avenjosh8696]

Thank you for this video. It is very informative. Can I also do the same process to Epson L805? I've just finished with the set up and made my first print. I'm not sure if I'll be able to use it everyday. So I'm kind of worried that it might get clogged. Hope you can make more videos about DTF printing. Thanks.

[@HenryTeoh]

L1805 and L1800 are same structure. Only sizes are different. You can follow the video method

[@vivekpillai6410]

Very informative video sir.. Wanted to know for how long do we need to wait for the white ink damper to get print ready after following daily maintenance steps.

[@vivekpillai6410]

Also on the last 1/2 inches of my dtf print the white layer of ink does not print but has the other inks printed. Can you please advice on how to fix this issue

[@HenryTeoh]

For me, after performing the syringe maintenance method and do one time head cleaning. Then do nozzles and continue my printing job

[@HenryTeoh]

This will happen when the white nozzle is unhealthy. Anyway I will get a space of 12mm from edge before do printing.

[@vivekpillai6410]

@@HenryTeoh Thank you so much for helping me out.. I'll try it out today🙂🙏🏻

[@garfieldfisher4203]

Thanks a lot I thought it was just me or a broken printer I order a new print head because I thought it was broke wish I would of seen your video first thanks again

[@HenryTeoh]

If you wish, you can connect me at wa.me/[phone]

[@garfieldfisher4203]

@@HenryTeoh I sure will thank you

[@garfieldfisher4203]

@@HenryTeoh is this the correct number

[@HenryTeoh]

Yes. This is the correct number

[@garfieldharper4480]

Got a question for you my DTF printer keeps smearing my prints can you think of any reason why it would do that

[@graphicteesmyy]

Textile Pigment ink can print like material transparent Sticker and pvc sticker?

[@HenryTeoh]

Base on my experience, from the name already we know this pigment ink is different from classic pigment ink.

[@heyjudztv.5683]

sir can you make video how to convert regular printer to DTF printer

[@HenryTeoh]

Nothing much to modify. The Epson L1800 we just take off the paper roller gear. And convert waste ink tank to outside

[@delhitshirts2712]

if we not purchase powder unit for big printer. So how much time we have to apply powder and curing So our print not waste and not get any transfer issue on fabric

[@HenryTeoh]

Please refer to our first video about Step by Step Tshirt printing by using DTF printer. Inside got all the setting we use.

[@heatpresscityusa9567]

Henry my L1800 dies after prong for only 40 days. Please email your information @[e-mail]

[@artcambodia8542]

Hello, sir. Thank you for such an informative video. however, do i have to do this daily or just once a week?

[@HenryTeoh]

Usually I do it before the day I start my printing job.

[@artcambodia8542]

@@HenryTeoh thats nice, i follow your step but one of my white nozzle didn't see any color after i do a head cleaning, What should i do sir?

[@HenryTeoh]

A few factors may cause this. Get help from you supplier 😁

[@tendaichikonye2861]

Thanks for the Info.. But My printer's white after doing all these maintenance.. IT only prints about 5 pages then is becomes transparent again.. What could be the problem?? And what's the permanent solution?

[@HenryTeoh]

Look like the ink quality issue

[@rahulideasetters]

Did you find the solution? My printer is doing same after 1-2 print. I don't think ink issue because it was not like that before. Seems printhead is not able to suck ink from damper. White ink is full loaded in damper but after 1-2 prints it became transparent

[@HenryTeoh]

May cause by damper loss pressure.

[@charmainelastimosa8213]

is it same in L1300 ecosolvent maintance sir?

[@HenryTeoh]

As I know L1300 don't use White Ink. At present I use L1300 with Sublimation Ink and Normal pigment ink but I don't face any ink clog issue with it.

[@milanlama8268]

What's the pressure you use on heat press?

[@HenryTeoh]

Medium to high. U facing problem on heat press? If you wish, please connect to my WhatsApp to discuss it. wa.me/[phone]

[@suhe85]

Very informative sir...thanks for the video...by the way..how do you remove the "pizza roller"?I tried before but cannot...risau juga that I can break other part of the printer...

[@HenryTeoh]

Can you connect at my wasap then share the video to you. wa.me/60124387857

[@AlexanderMoriarity]

@@HenryTeoh your the MAN! just sent you a message on Whatsapp

[@Trendzya]

Sir wich oven we need to use?

[@HenryTeoh]

Any electric oven with fan inside and can fit A3 Pet Film will do.

[@sierazzzohotnikovas3625]

@@HenryTeoh for how long and temperature we should keep in the oven?

[@HenryTeoh]

Base on the oven in I using, I bake the pet film with130C for 2 minutes with heat from top setting All setting is dependent on the type of adhesive powder you are using.

[@LnS_Graphic_Printing]

Can u print white colour only? Sir. I have new printer. I'm learning it.

[@HenryTeoh]

Can. Why not. Watch my first video inside the playlist where I print white for my shirt label

[@LnS_Graphic_Printing]

@@HenryTeoh ok.thanks

[@leooadi5311]

Sorry I have got a problem. After I heat press the shirt, there are some stains around the print. I think they come from the powder (not 100% sure but can't think of any other reason). Would you have any solution for that?

[@HenryTeoh]

Are you using Fine Powder? Can you connect to my WhatsApp for better communication wa.me/[phone]

[@AlexanderMoriarity]

Leoo I noticed if you dont shake and flick the film enough your powder can stick around in the wrong areas. Just take some extra time knocking the powder will keep the film clean

[@rahulideasetters]

Hi, I am facing a very strange issue. First I was using the Ink Circulation system but always have some issues. Today I removed the ink circulation system, & connect the pipe directly with ink tank. No matter how many head clean or power clean I do. After the first print, my second print has a very thing transparent white layer. Its like printer not sucking white ink. But white ink is full loaded in damper. I think When I do head or Power clean. First print is fine because of the white Ink left in head. Seems its not using/sucking white ink from damper. Now what should I do I changed Ink Cirulation to direct because of this issue Now I am very tired of these things.

[@HenryTeoh]

Many user confuse between ink circulator and ink strier. Ink circulator is a unit where fix at near damper to make sure the ink at damper always mix where. Ink strier is just mix ink well at ink tank. Personalised I don't use both. I just perform the video method every time start my day of printing job.

[@madmedia3380]

You should probably put it back the way it was. If you were having the same issue before you disconnected it then maybe check your settings in your RIP software. If your using AcroRip check your white ink settings, the ink dot size, etc. You might not be telling your printer to output enough ink. Print a nozzle test. If the nozzle test don't print well , then you might have a clog you have to clean out. Print out a "white only" test print like he did here and se how that looks.

[@AmirSaadHackeR]

Malaysia Truly Asia.. Thanks for the info ..

[@ziksarthi]

the white ink prints very light .. what might be the issue Sir ?

[@HenryTeoh]

White ink clog. Perform the nozzle check to see the health of the print head. Usually when I face this problem, I will perform the syringe maintenance method the continue with head cleaning from Epson driver

[@MrRflowersg]

Thank you, it's a greet tutorial. I have a Epson l805 could You help me please? I want to make this to My printer

[@HenryTeoh]

It is a same way.

[@MrRflowersg]

@@HenryTeoh thanks again

[@sidrashopbd3055]

great video sir

[@HenryTeoh]

Hope it can help you

[@mayaangkang]

how about CMYK??

[@HenryTeoh]

Do it when needed. But seldom happen

[@mayaangkang]

@@HenryTeoh thank you so much!

[@HenryTeoh]

@Maya Angkang Your are welcome

[@mayaangkang]

@@HenryTeoh please make a video on how to modify Epson L1800 to DTF printer step by step.. Thank you.

[@HenryTeoh]

@@mayaangkang I believe inside KZbin you can find it

[@anbumugilan3779]

Wer to buy the printer?

[@HenryTeoh]

Can you connect with us at wa.me/[phone]

[@nervillekoeiman9876]

Do you wetcap?..if not..why?

[@HenryTeoh]

My printer is 3months old and until now I didn't do any wetcap because everything still fine with just perform daily maintenance . But later sure will because while printing process, the ink will bounce and leave residue at print head plate where wet cap will help it.

[@Abu-pp8vw]

@@HenryTeoh what is wetcap?

[@HenryTeoh]

Wet caping is put cleaning liquid at cap station then print head rest on it. But until today with the ink I use, I did not use this method

[@djcombatinternationalenter3734]

Good day sir please i need rip software please thank you as you reply me

[@HenryTeoh]

You may get it from Ali Express

[@martindelfinopasco32]

very informative

[@HenryTeoh]

Hope can help all DTF user

[@thedelfins6145]

Thank you..

[@HenryTeoh]

You are welcome

[@squareblue6269]

thank you

[@HenryTeoh]

Our pleasure

[@luzrodriguez6530]

Thank u, very informative

[@HenryTeoh]

Our pleasure.

[@YEET-sj6qo]

do you sell DTF printers?

[@HenryTeoh]

You may reach me at wa.me/60124387857

[@arthouse5528]

Thanks

[@HenryTeoh]

Welcome

[@asrar87]

Mmg white ink ke?bkn light cyan,light magenta ke?

[@HenryTeoh]

Most of the time I face problem at White ink

[@ChekzthisoutTV]

you save my life! thank you!

[@HenryTeoh]

My pleasure

[@ChekzthisoutTV]

@@HenryTeoh sir i have a question.. did that ink can print on transparent sticker like quaff a4 size?

[@glsmalaysia1822]

I am interested in adding this device, how can I contact you？

[@HenryTeoh]

You may contact me 60124387857

[@Zen-ub5wt]

Manual shake? No auto cycle ink? Every morning have to do this shaking? My finger will get a good muscle 🤭🤭...aiyoo boss...ini mcm lambat la mau start bisnes every morning...so troublesome process

[@HenryTeoh]

Yes. There are auto ink strier with additional cost where u can fix it. But original tank can't fix this tool.

[@HenryTeoh]

There are many way you can do it. I just share my method for those who feel suitable them. 😂

[@inlinehockeyensenada3507]

@@HenryTeoh hi, do you know how to attach this auto stirrer devices? Thank you

[@HenryTeoh]

I still waiting my unit arrive from supplier. Base on my experience learn from large format printer, this tool only reduce the frequency of ink clog. We still need to do manual maintenance. Hope to can accept the truth.