Struggling to Reinstall Printer Dampers? Here's the Fix You Need!

Question:

I'm having a tough time reinstalling the dampers on my printer. I can't get the little metal bar into the back slot while locking the front simultaneously. I've already cracked one damper, and I'm worried I might be doing something wrong. How hard should I push, and could this mean my print head isn’t installed correctly?

Answer:

The secret to the reinstallation of dampers is alignment. Improper alignment of the dampers can cause excessive force and damage the components. First, push the damper back and slide the little metal bar into the back slot, making sure it fits properly. The front will then click into place with a gentle push after aligning. If you need more than a light amount of pressure to pull it apart, re-check the alignment and ensure the print head is seated.

We’ve created detailed guides to help with this process, which you can watch on our YouTube channel:

• Reinstalling Printer Dampers (https://youtu.be/Wnt_ok5-CgY)
• Additional Damper Installation Tips (https://youtu.be/hZhljcmO-YM)

If you find that your dampers are damaged or you need replacements, you can find them on our website:

• Replacement Dampers for Epson Printers (https://bchtechnologies.com/products/damper-for-epson-et-8550-l8180-l8180-l8188-ew-m973-dtg-dtf)

Dealing with printer problems can be a highly convoluted process given how physical the problem is. So, remote troubleshooting, suggestions, or printer repairs are off the table for us. For local customers, we provide an in-person assessment and fix service through our local diagnostic center (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service) and work on a first-come, first-served basis due to heavy demand. You also may have to wait several weeks before dropping off your printer.

We offer whole printer repairs and repair of certain components, with easy-to-follow guidance on which path to take. We recognize, however, that ours are not the cheapest rates. So we suggest that you turn to self-help through internet searches. Start from YouTube or visit our YouTube channel homepage (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies) — search for relevant videos or browse through videos suggested to you from a different channel.