Best Tubing Options for White and Color Ink on Prestige A3+ DTF Printers

Question:

I want to order dampers and tubing for my Prestige A3+ printer. What tubing would you recommend for white ink and colors? Once I receive a response, I will order on your website. Thanks for your help!

Answer:

Superior Tubing for Color Inks (CMYK)

You listed for color inks: I recommend C2 tubes (https://bchtechnologies.com/products/3ft-1-8mm-id-8-strand-solvent-ink-tubing-for-large-format-printer-cis?_pos=3&_sid=47e0d4845&_ss=r). These tubes are perfect for delivering CMYK ink because they provide favorable ink flow and anti-clogging performance.

Best Tubing for White Ink

White ink is a little thicker and settles more, so even if I can use C2 tubes, I typically prefer to step up toC3 tubes (https://bchtechnologies.com/products/2-ft-2-5-mm-id-single-strand-tubing-for-waste-ink?_pos=4&_sid=6822761d4&_ss=r)

Because of the larger inner diameter, the ink flows more freely and is less likely to sediment or block the channel.

Optimize Ink Flow by Setting up Your Tubing

One such standard setup that I use is:

• CMYK Ink: 4-strand C2 tube
• White ink: 2 single-strand C3 tubes
• Tube Management: A drag chain (https://bchtechnologies.com/products/drag-chain-tube-guide-26-inches-660-mm-pre-configured-for-a3-dtf-dtg-printers-l1800-xp-15000-et8550-1390-but-adjustable-length-1?_pos=2&_sid=d8ae0f86f&_ss=r) to keep the tubes untangled and from kinking.

You can also explore various connectors and customization options on our website (https://bchtechnologies.com).

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