Restore Your Printer’s Performance with Easy Printhead Screw Hole Repairs

Whether you have a printer already or have just started printing for the first time, templates employ screws that can become stripped with time, especially printers with a future. This can cause serious issues with your printer, such as not being able to secure the printhead and not properly cleaning the printhead. The good news is that there's an easy solution to get your printer working again and help it last longer. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of fixing it using a repair kit from BCH Technologies in a way that is the smoothest printing again.

Why Stripped Screw Holes Are Dangerous

However, the printhead carriage return is one of your printer's most essential parts: It holds the printhead and enables it to go back and forth. If the screw holes are stripped on the carriage return, the screws can no longer have the printhead properly. There are many reasons this issue is dangerous:

• Failing Capping Station: When there is no secure connection, the capping station — which cleans and maintains the printhead — cannot create an airtight seal. This prevents the capping station from adequately cleaning the printhead, which results in ink clogs and print quality problems.
• Ink Drying Out: If the printhead is not sealed according to protocol, a gap between the printhead and the capping station might be sealed, causing the ink to dry out faster. This can lead to increased occurrences of printhead clogs and reduced print quality.

In this article, we'll demonstrate a quick and easy way to repair these stripped screw holes using a repair kit from BCH Technologies. This repair will stop damage to your printer and help it last longer.

The tools you'll need to make the repair

Here are some tools you will need before getting started:

• Repair Kit from BCH Technologies: contains rubber screws, epoxy, and tweezers.
• 3mm Drill Bit: The drill bit is used to enlarge the screw holes to fit the rubber screws slightly.
• Tweezers: For those small components and epoxy.
• Protective Sleeve: To prevent epoxy from spilling into adjacent areas.
• Epoxy: A two-part glue that will fill in the stripped holes and create a sturdy base for the rubber screws.
• Syringe: To apply the epoxy precisely.

The whole kit can be bought through BCH Technologies—The link isin the description below the video.

How To Fix Stripped Screw Holes — Step By Step Guide

Step 1: Enlarge the Hole

First, drill a hole with a 3mm drill bit to get a Little larger the stripped screw hole. You won't have to enlarge the hole much — only to the point that the rubber screw fits tightly in the hole. An essential drill bit will work if you do not own the repair kit. Be careful to smooth out the hole evenly.

Step 2: Push In The Rubber Screw

Grab one of the rubber screws in the BCH Technologies repair kit. Screw the rubber screw in using your hands and ensure that it is properly seated. If you sell something that doesn't match, you might have to make the hole bigger.

When the screw fits, use the tweezers (these will be included in your kit) to place it flush to the alignment of the printhead carriage surface. You should also feel the rubber screw stay in place and be flush with the surface. If it starts to rise, open the hole a tiny bit more.

Step 3: Cover the Area Around the Crack

To prevent excess epoxy from dropping down your columns, place a protective sleeve around the screw hole; this will make sure that the epoxy does not leak out and cause any damage. It comes with the BCH Technologies kit and is instrumental in keeping your repair area clean.

Step 4: Prepare the Epoxy

Then, it's time to prepare the epoxy for mixing. The package includes a two-part epoxy that must be mixed in a 1:1 ratio. If not, follow the package instructions to mix it correctly. You will not need a lot of epoxy, so a syringe is a good tool to measure the precise amount you need accurately. We advise mixing only enough epoxy to cover this particular repair since there is a drying time, and excess epoxy will dry up quickly.

Step 5: Apply the Epoxy

After you mix up your epoxy, deploy the syringe and dispense one drop of epoxy into the stripped screw hole. Grab the tiny poker tool (included with the kit) and gently poke it into the hole to help the epoxy set gentrically even. If necessary, add more epoxy and confirm the hole is filled.

Step 6: Refit the rubber screw

Next, take your rubber screw and insert it into the hole you've filled with epoxy. You should hear the hole "suck" the rubber screw in, which means it fits securely. Lightly jiggle the screw to make sure it's flush with the surface.

Step 7: Tighten the rubber screw

Now the rubber screw should be held tight within the hole. With your fingers, gently caress around the area to make sure the screw is aligned. Making sure the screw is level is fundamental to avoid anything in the future.

Step 8: Let the Epoxy Cure

The epoxy will require some time to cure and harden. BCH Technologies' epoxy cures in roughly 12 hours, thus leaving the printer to cure just as long as the instructions tell you. You still do not want to pull yourself together while the epoxy is hardening; make sure the rubber screws are tight. To keep the screws level while the epoxy dries, you can use the BCH Technologies tool.

Step 9: Re Assemble the Printer

After the epoxy has cured, it's time to reassemble the printer. Insert the screws into their holes, but do not tighten them all the way yet. Instead, pull them methodically in a round-robin style to evenly distribute pressure on all screws. That will also help avoid putting further stress on the mended holes.

How to Keep Your Printer Healthy After the Repair

Maintaining your printer after repair is essential to prevent further damage properly. The capping station should continuously clean the printhead, and the rubber screws should be checked regularly. The BCH Technologies repair kit is reusable, which means you can use it again for repairs in the future if necessary.

Maintaining a printer regularly is necessary to keep it in good condition. Regular cleanings, checking the printhead for clogs, and replacing worn-out parts will extend the life of your printer.

The video below provides a step-by-step visual guide to completing this repair. It shows the whole process from start to finish, so you can easily follow along.