Troubleshooting Epson XP-15000 DTF Conversion Issues: Fixing Ink Spills and No-Print Problems!

Question: I tried to modify my Epson XP-15000 to be a DTF printer, but now I’m dealing with a big problem: there’s ink everywhere, and when I print, nothing is on the paper. Can you help me sort this out?

Answer: If your description is accurate, the conversion process may have disrupted the delicate balance of the ink system. Here’s a walkthrough that draws on our expertise and a little extra input to help you get your printer up and running again:

Park the Printhead on the Capping Station

Power On and Settle Turn on your printer and let the printhead settle into the capping station. This can be done safely with power on.

Additional Help with DTF Ink: Since DTF ink is thicker than regular ink, you may need to help move the printhead into position lightly. This aligns the ink channels and prepares for the next steps.

Flushing the Ink Flow With a Syringe:

Attach the Syringe: Wrap a syringe and tubing to the printer’s waste line.

Air-Gently: first, suck up 1.5 ml of air. You should have some resistance at this point. Resistance suggests a partial blockage in the ink channels or a slight vacuum.

Diagnose the Resistance:

Pulling air only with no resistance might mean the printhead is not correctly parked, or there is an air leak in the capping station seal.

In cases where you get total resistance and can't suck out any fluid, this is indicative of a clogged capping station (the capping station responsible for preparing the printhead)

Finish the Process: In the 1.5 ml that follows, you may see the damper’s membrane crinkle; that means the nozzles have started to open. Slowly draw to the full 2 ml (the black rubber should be past 2 ml now, and hold it there for about 10 sec).

Run the Printer’s Cleaning Routine:

Proceed with caution: After using the syringe method, run the printer’s normal cleaning cycle. However, do not use an intense cleaning mode for 12 hours or perform back-to-back cleaning jobs. Disclaimer: Try to give the printer breaks in between to avoid further strain on the printhead and ink system.

Suppose any specific error codes have not been articulated within your description. In that case, it is of vital importance to look out for errors such as E-12 or codes along those lines that indicate printing issues with either ink flow or the printhead itself. If the problem continues, these codes can be helpful to us.

Printer troubleshooting is not the most effortless affair, primarily due to the interactive nature of the problems. We offer an in-person evaluation and repair service. Still, because of the high demand, we operate by deferral, so it will be several weeks before we can have your printer in for assessment. We will guide you in repairing your whole printer or just certain parts. Nonetheless, we are aware that our rates are not the least expensive. So we suggest you for the use of self-help through online research. BCH files up videos to post on a way more engaging video site like YT on our BCH Technologies YouTube channel @ [https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies]. You can search for anything you are looking for with the search icon next to about on the right side of the menu bar. I get dozens of questions daily that want to know if I have videos for particular subjects. Having produced videos for the last nine years, it is difficult to recall every single one. So, using YouTube's search function would be far more efficient. And YouTube may recommend relevant videos from other channels that could help.

Thank you once again for contacting us, and your continuing support. Thank you for placing your trust in BCH Technologies; we are here to assist you in achieving a longer-term resolution for your printer challenges.