What you need to convert the Artisan 1430 to DTF. (Works for Stylus Photo 1400 too)

In this video I tell you what will be needed to use the Artisan 1430 (Stylus Photo 1400) for dtf printing. Something I fail to mention is that you will need to go to Epson.com and download the drivers for your printer. Taking out the rollers is a necessity. Don't be afraid to do it.
If you found this video helpful, you might buy me a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/craftyict

[@yolandawilliams5894]

I have been looking for this, I have the exact same printer and didn't know how to convert. Thank you, gonna try it

[@SouthbayCreations]

Thanks for sharing Denise!! Great video!!

[@eastcoastcustomsllc.5939]

Love this video! Thank you Denise!

[@kingdan6776]

Thank you for the information

[@JanetDiaz6152]

Thank for the info.

[@amanaseboy]

Hi Ma'am, thanks so much for the video, I have a 1430 and i want to convert that to DTF. Even though your video gives an excellent insight, what else to i need to do? Does the process works the same way as the sublimation (talking about the converting the printer process)? Thank u.

[@leesahcage3297]

Great video, I converted a 7210 to DTF, it was super easy. I am not using the white ink, just cmyk. Since no white ink I don't need a RIP software. I will probably get a 1430 to convert now since I like how DTF prints.

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Thank you. I've seen the conversion you're referring to. It makes me think of sublimation, but with more fabric choices. Good luck on your DTF journey! Feel free to ask questions when find your 1430 or 1400.

[@theathouriste4135]

bcuz u can convert like this, the 1430 cost $2000 now. gotta find someone who doesn't know what that have.

[@adavis0214]

@@theathouriste4135 I totally understand this statement! Mine has a story behind it. I purchased this exact printer about 11 years ago at Fry's for less than 500.00. I gave it to my daughter for her photograph business she eventually gave it back to me about 3 years ago. I finally got the nerve to convert it to sublimation and its wonderful. I'm now wanting to convert it to DTF. They are running almost 2800. on amazon..... That's crazy but they call it a work horse

[@IronDesigns813]

Yessssssummmm feel free to share

[@angelalverio2200]

Hello could you help me! I have a epson stylus r2880. They seems pretty similar. I have converted it and all. I managed to print 10 dtf sheets w images. Now it doesn't recognize the paper thru rip software. If I print through desktop like file pictures or downloads it will print(which doesn't lay down any white for me)

[@craftingonabudget6700]

From the top looking into where the paper feeds... is there a white piece of plastic?

[@christophergalicia9280]

I have an alignment issue. I run the alignment program but it only prints out first box and doesn't do other ones. Any ideas?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I'm sorry, I never ran into any alignment issues. What program are you using to run the alignment?

[@mozezg6957]

Where did you buy the acro rip 9 I'd like to get a copy

[@craftingonabudget6700]

From McLaud Technologies

[@kimmiesrhythms]

I recently just purchased a 1430. Do I have to remove the rollers in general or only if I’m not printing 13x19? Happy Holidays 🎉

[@craftingonabudget6700]

You want to remove any rollers that will run thru the ink as it's feeding out. So if 8.5x11 is the only size you plan to print, then just the middle feeder rollers need to be pulled out.

[@thesmoothgoat]

Acro rip 9 website does not show that this printer works. What settings are you using?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I believe it was the 1390

[@funketanimonu4925]

Thanks for this video it really helps. How do you remove the rollers(pizza roller) your last video was not clear enough. Thanks

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Thank you! I use needle nose pliers that are made for jewelry, and a hook pick tool for vinyl. You pull the roller up until you can get a grip on it and then pull the rollers and spring out. Move slowly and watch them.... they can escape and lodge under hard to see places.

[@tammiedean7324]

I want to know the same thing

[@clevelandsfinestentertainment]

Sometimes I will go like a week without orders how long can this machine sit without being used

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I was able to go as long as two weeks if I cleaned it before shutting down....but.... the manifold will clog and it's really hard to clean once that happens, so I recommend running 3 or 4 purge prints before shutting it down, and then do a purge sheet every 3 days or so.

[@gasawayelizabeth9683]

Hi great video with details but which rollers do yo remove for the 11x17 film?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

If 11x17 is the largest film you'll use, then just take out the ones that would roll thru the middle. You need to keep the ones that will feed the film on the edges. So, probably at least the last two sets on each side.

[@gasawayelizabeth9683]

@@craftingonabudget6700 Thank-you 😊sounds like that’s the same ones everyone is removing Appreciate you responding

[@nonagarcia1]

I have a 1430 and i been using it as a regular printer. I did not know its value 🥴. Is it possible to still convert to dtf if its used already?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Yes. But be sure you have quality inks and the correct printing environment, or you'll clog the printhead. I recommend Facebook group Crafting with IronDesigns 813

[@MRWILL-fv2cw]

Nice! Do you need to shake the ink cartridges? How long can they sit idle before clogging?How long after you print so you add the powder to the film?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Thank you for watching. You should shake the ink cartridges every day. If you do the shutdown maintenance every time you finish printing, you can let the printer sit idle for several days. Longer than that, you should run purge print with the cleaning cartridges to keep the printhead from clogging. I generally wait 5 minutes after the print is finished before applying the powder. Please let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!

[@MRWILL-fv2cw]

@@craftingonabudget6700 Thank you. Do you need a waste tank?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@MRWILL-fv2cw You will eventually. And a wic reset program.

[@bereal1251]

Can’t get the white to print on acrorip 9.0.3

[@angy101rulz]

I know its been a while since you posted this video but i recently decided to purchase an epson artisan 1430 for dtf. I had an l1800 but it broke down on me. Is there any potential long term issues i may run into? Also, how long would you say it takes to print a full 13x19 dtf transfer? My l1800 was very slow so i hope this would be an upgrade!

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I'm not sure it's going to be much faster. Of course, don't do ANY firmware updates. Use good ink. Dtgpro ink is what I found to be least problematic. And run cleaning carts at every shutdown. Watch the spikets where the carts snap in. This area can develop an invisible clog. Good luck with your 1430!

[@angy101rulz]

@@craftingonabudget6700 Thank you!

[@theathouriste4135]

how did you get it to use the white?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

You replace light cyan and light magenta with the white. You print with rip software. I use acrorip 9.

[@reyrisonrosales5101]

What size hose you use for the waste tank,Thanks

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I used 7/64" windshield washer hose and vacuum connectors. I got them at Auto Zone.

[@kanewells5624]

I dont recall seeing anything in the video about a waste tank. Could someone elaborate please? Thanks a ton

[@debbiebailey2601]

Do you still use the 1430 for dtf? Is this printer a good printer for dtf, do you think? I am just starting dtf and just want to get my feet wet without spending alot of money. I have been doing sublimation for several, I just don't like the limitations. tia, debbie

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I no longer do any dtf printing. The 1430 was a good printer for me, but when winter hit (I'm on Kansas), the printhead clogged. Dtf was really new for crafters, and we didn't know humidity needed to be around 50%.

[@tammiedean7324]

How did you take the rollers out

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I used a pair of needle nosed pliers and a weeding pick tool.

[@retroactive6189]

Awesome video thanks for sharing.. I do have a picture I could not really understand about how to get buy rip program on the cloud would you please help me point on the right direction thanks again.

[@craftingonabudget6700]

The rip software I have is acrorip 9.3. At the time I made this video it was easy to buy a copy, but I think the legitimate copies have all been purchased. There are still a few people selling the software on etsy and maybe ebay. There are a few people selling their copies as they exit the dtf space, so you might look out for that.

[@bozoSAFE]

@@craftingonabudget6700 Yes this is my biggest issue right now - I heard you mention that the latest version (10) is fine but too expensive - I'm looking to buy it at this point lol are you certain the 1430 is compatible?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@bozoSAFE yes, many people use acrorip 10 with the 1430. The latest version is now 11.

[@bozoSAFE]

@@craftingonabudget6700 Awesome, thank you! - Yeah that's what i've seen. How often do you replace the printhead? Another youtuber said she went through 4 so far and has to buy older machines which are hard to come by ... Kinda don't want to do that unless she is completely messing something up to cause that.

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@bozoSAFE of you use good quality inks and do the maintenance, printheads will work a long time. DTGPRO inks have been proven to be some of the best. Join this group on Facebook. Veronica has been printing for 2 years. fb://group/159861136049888?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

[@reyrisonrosales5101]

Do you have to have acrorip 9 dongle for it to work or can you just use a digital download

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I'm sorry, I don't have the answer to that. You would need to verify that with a AcroRIP 9 distributor.

[@reyrisonrosales5101]

@@craftingonabudget6700 ok thanks, did you get the dongle when purchased through mclaud?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@reyrisonrosales5101 yes I did.

[@reyrisonrosales5101]

Any help where I could get the 9.3 software looked it up and seems like no one sells it anymore I'm a beginner so didn't want to buy by the full 10.3

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@reyrisonrosales5101 there's a seller on ebay. Be sure to filter to us only.

[@Mrzloyaltii]

How did you get the paper to start catching?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I put a piece of kapton tape over the paper sensor.

[@Mrzloyaltii]

@@craftingonabudget6700 I managed to fix it by putting a Cricut cutting mat in the feeder

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@Mrzloyaltii thanks for coming back to report that!! It will surely help someone else!

[@amanaseboy]

what is the paper start catching?

[@truth7od]

Now I know what to do with my second 1430.. Thank you, Question can you use a CISS

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Thank you for subscribing to my channel. You can use a CISS, but you want one that has dampers and a shut-off clip.

[@reyrisonrosales5101]

@@craftingonabudget6700 i just bought a ciss for 1430 i don't think it has dampers ,doesn't state in description ,will it still work ,Thanks

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@reyrisonrosales5101 it will work, but you'll need to find the "sweet" spot to get the right ink flow. Too high and it might flood the head, too low and no flow.

[@reyrisonrosales5101]

@@craftingonabudget6700 where can the right ciis be bought for the epson 1430 with dampers

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@reyrisonrosales5101 I'll ask someone that has one on their 1430 and let you know.

[@marcushubbard1947]

Are you still using your epson 1430? I'm thinking about converting mine..

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@marcushubbard1947 no. When winter came, I didn't keep the humidity level high enough, and the head clogged. Humidity plays a big part in dtf printing. High 40's is what suggested.

[@gatairismorales8526]

Sive para stike de vaso o no

[@keilareyna8570]

Good video… but you didn’t teach us how to convert it….what cartridge would the white ink go into

[@craftingonabudget6700]

That's covered in the next video

[@bigboiprints5726]

You should try big Boi ink best in the game

[@chrismazzeo7483]

Where is the white ink come from.

[@craftingonabudget6700]

You put the white ink in the lm and the lc cartridges. Then the rip software tells the printer to lay the white ink over the color ink.

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Join this group for some of the best information facebook.com/groups/craftingwithirondesigns813/?ref=share_group_link

[@charlottesweb6992]

Do you do maintenance on your printer everyday?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

I shake the ink cartridges everyday, but if I don't print, and the machine was put to bed properly, it doesn't need maintenance.

[@charlottesweb6992]

I am new to DTF, I don’t know what put to bed properly means. I am also going on vacation for 3 days what should I do to prevent the printer head from clogging? What do you use to dry your design after printing? Thanks 😊

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@@charlottesweb6992 I made this video on maintenence. If you do this, and leave the cleaning cartridges in, then your printer will be fine. When you're ready to print, you'll want to mix the ink well with gentle shaking before you reinstall them. Store the ink cartridges with both sets of plugs and put some tape on the opening on the bottom, where the ink comes out.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSYiGajq716m80

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Oh, and I cure my prints on the heat mat from DTGPRO.

[@charlottesweb6992]

Thank you so much!!

[@urjnlegend]

Hows it holding up?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

When winter hit, I got a bad clog. Then it wouldn't tag the cartridges, so I had to scrap it. Since then, the industry has discovered that you must keep the humidity high, around 40%. And good inks are key.

[@urjnlegend]

@craftingonabudget6700 how long did it run good and did you wet cap it or how did you end each day?

[@craftingonabudget6700]

@urjnlegend I ran it April to late Oct. I didn't wet cap it, but I did run cartridges with cleaning solution after each print job. Then I would clean the spickets that fit into the ink cartridge. I didn't leave the cartridges with ink in. I would store those in a zip lock bag.

[@almapatterson6408]

howto take rollers out

[@craftingonabudget6700]

Get a weeding tool and some needle nose pliers and pull out the wheels and the springs. Leave the last one on each side on both rows.