Silence the Screech: Solving DTF Printer Double Light Errors with Ease

Getting an alarming screeching noise with a double light error when using DTF printers often happens with older or heavily used printers. In this post, we'll go through how you can fix this step-by-step and what causes the issue. And we've also embedded a video at the end to walk them through the process for visual learners.

Identifying the Problem
If you hear a loud screeching sound from your DTF Printer and it flashes a double light error, it typically indicates something is wrong with its capping station. Capping station — this component is responsible for keeping your printer's print head clean, vital for proper print quality, and what to watch for when it goes out of whack or gets out of sync.
Workaround: Fixing the Issue Temporarily

1. Find the hole on the right side of your printer.
2. Turn the mechanism counterclockwise with a flat-head screwdriver until the capping station pulls away.
3. Push the carriage return into place, where it should park correctly on the capping station.
4. Restart your printer.

This quick fix often resolves the immediate problem, allowing your printer to resume operation. However, it’s important to note that this is only a temporary solution—akin to a quick patch rather than a permanent repair.

Understanding the Root Cause
Probable Out-of-Sync Capping Station. This can occur after extended usage, especially if your printer has printed up to or more than 10,000 pages. After the quick fix, sweeping the issue under the rug is tempting, but that could lead to more significant problems. Of course, for high-volume environmental printers, such as DTF printing setup, ongoing printer maintenance is essential to keep printers running for a long time and maintain reliability.

Testing Your Printer
Once your printer is up and running, you must complete a test to determine whether your capping station is operating properly. This test is commonly known as the two-mil test.
In this test, you will examine the capping station's chemistry and alignment to ensure it effectively cleans and seals the print head. If the capping station is OK, you can continue to use your printer. If it is not, more servicing will be required.
Addressing Persistent Issues
If your printer flunked the two-mil test, it's time to dive deeper into the problem. This may involve:

• Clearing accumulated debris from the capping station and immediate surrounding area.
• Steps to replace the worn-out components, such as the capping station itself.
  Avoiding territory sync problems in the future by properly aligning the capping station
• To help you return to printing efficiently, we also have extensive videos demonstrating capping station testing and servicing.

Maintaining Your DTF Printer
So, once the error has been resolved, it is equally essential to maintain the system to avoid future issues. With time, DTF printers can get clogged with ink residue and debris from printing, mainly when they have been in use for a long time. Here are a few tips for keeping your place running smoothly:

• Regularly clean the capping station and carriage to avoid buildup.
• Make sure you use quality materials from places like BCH Technologies to keep your printer working as it should.
• This establishes your baseline print quality check and enables you to fix minor to significant hiccups before they get out of hand.

Watch How It's Done
Check out the video below for a complete walkthrough. Visualizing the process based on the description helps clarify the steps and identify what to look for. Hopefully, it will also give you the confidence to troubleshoot your printer and get it working again!