Epson Stylus 1390 DTF Print Faded White Ink Solution
- By Kevin Day
- On Nov 06, 2024
- Comment 0
Question: I've found with DTF, my prints begin with solid white ink, but then the ink fades and disperses as the print progresses, even if it was vital to start with on my Epson Stylus 1390. It cannot fix this issue even after performing a general print head cleaning. You don't think I use a more robust cleaning solution, do you?
Answer: Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and sorry for the delayed response. We know that white ink performance is the key to high-quality DTF print! We appreciate the time you take to engage with our content at BCH Technologies (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies), and your suggestions are integral to our expanding technical content for you. We will go over a few steps to attempt to troubleshoot the problem.
Your printer prints white ink then and adequately fades, so this is an ink supply problem, not a clogging problem. Below are a few tips that will help you optimize your white ink flow better.
Step 1: Confirm correct mixing and ink viscosity
The location of white ink means it settles and separates easily, causing inconsistent flow. It is also good to rotate or carefully rock the ink vessel before loading it into your printing device. This maintains the pigments in the solution and prepares the inks for uniform dispersion.
Step 2: The secondary ink receptacle
A second ink tank close to the printhead can aid ink delivery. Because the reservoir is nearby, the white ink is there most of the time without using a long and overused ink line that, when persisted for a long time, can become faded.
Step 3 C3 Ink Tubing
Ink Line Tubing needs to be wider for white ink to flow. Consider upgrading to C3 tubing with a larger diameter to ensure an even white ink supply. During longer print jobs, this can help prevent fading by permitting the ink to access the printhead more fluidly.
Step 4: Look for air bubbles or obstruction
But even with the perfect tubing setup and reservoir, air bubbles, aka air blocks, however small, can affect or disrupt ink flow, resulting in ink fading. If you think that may be the case, gently eliminate air by priming the ink line. Also, check for clogs in the ink path so that the ink supply is not interrupted.
Step 5: If Necessary, Use a Robust Cleaning Solution
If the white ink fade continues after checking the supply system, it is wise to use a more aggressive printhead cleaning solution that can thoroughly remove what is left. If the print starts, the problem is less likely related to clogging, and usually, setting up the ink flow as described above is a better solution.
Printer troubleshooting is a process that involves ink flow troubleshooting. However, we cannot assist them with printer repairs because of their remote nature. These are hands-on repairs. Instead, BCH Technologies provides a thorough, face-to-face assessment and service within the diagnostic repair face (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service). As we work on a first-come, first-served basis, please note that there may be a few weeks wait. We repair all printers and specific parts, offering mail-in and drop-off services. We also have many videos on our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies) if you want to try troubleshooting yourself since our rates reflect the expertise involved. You can use our channel search feature to find videos related to specific problems you are facing as we ensure that we provide you with the most relevant guides,
Thank you for choosing BCH Technologies again. If needed, hopefully, these tips will help get the white ink to look good and consistent in your DTF prints. As always, if you need support, we are here to help!
Answer: Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and sorry for the delayed response. We know that white ink performance is the key to high-quality DTF print! We appreciate the time you take to engage with our content at BCH Technologies (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies), and your suggestions are integral to our expanding technical content for you. We will go over a few steps to attempt to troubleshoot the problem.
Your printer prints white ink then and adequately fades, so this is an ink supply problem, not a clogging problem. Below are a few tips that will help you optimize your white ink flow better.
Step 1: Confirm correct mixing and ink viscosity
The location of white ink means it settles and separates easily, causing inconsistent flow. It is also good to rotate or carefully rock the ink vessel before loading it into your printing device. This maintains the pigments in the solution and prepares the inks for uniform dispersion.
Step 2: The secondary ink receptacle
A second ink tank close to the printhead can aid ink delivery. Because the reservoir is nearby, the white ink is there most of the time without using a long and overused ink line that, when persisted for a long time, can become faded.
Step 3 C3 Ink Tubing
Ink Line Tubing needs to be wider for white ink to flow. Consider upgrading to C3 tubing with a larger diameter to ensure an even white ink supply. During longer print jobs, this can help prevent fading by permitting the ink to access the printhead more fluidly.
Step 4: Look for air bubbles or obstruction
But even with the perfect tubing setup and reservoir, air bubbles, aka air blocks, however small, can affect or disrupt ink flow, resulting in ink fading. If you think that may be the case, gently eliminate air by priming the ink line. Also, check for clogs in the ink path so that the ink supply is not interrupted.
Step 5: If Necessary, Use a Robust Cleaning Solution
If the white ink fade continues after checking the supply system, it is wise to use a more aggressive printhead cleaning solution that can thoroughly remove what is left. If the print starts, the problem is less likely related to clogging, and usually, setting up the ink flow as described above is a better solution.
Printer troubleshooting is a process that involves ink flow troubleshooting. However, we cannot assist them with printer repairs because of their remote nature. These are hands-on repairs. Instead, BCH Technologies provides a thorough, face-to-face assessment and service within the diagnostic repair face (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service). As we work on a first-come, first-served basis, please note that there may be a few weeks wait. We repair all printers and specific parts, offering mail-in and drop-off services. We also have many videos on our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies) if you want to try troubleshooting yourself since our rates reflect the expertise involved. You can use our channel search feature to find videos related to specific problems you are facing as we ensure that we provide you with the most relevant guides,
Thank you for choosing BCH Technologies again. If needed, hopefully, these tips will help get the white ink to look good and consistent in your DTF prints. As always, if you need support, we are here to help!