DTF Station Routines: Start and End of Day

Shannon Henry |

DTF Station Routines: Start-Of-Day 

At the start of each day, verify that all ink levels are sufficient and confirm that the printer’s waste tank has adequate capacity.

Before initiating your first print job of the day, perform two consecutive light/weak cleaning cycles using the Pilot software. Upon completion, run a nozzle check to confirm that at least 90% of the nozzles are visible on the media.

If less than 90% of the nozzles are visible, repeat the process by performing two additional light/weak cleanings, followed by another nozzle check.

This procedure should also be followed anytime the printer has been idle for more than two hours. Adhering to these steps will help optimize performance and minimize unnecessary time, ink, and material waste.

DTF Station Routines: End-Of-Day

At the conclusion of printing your final job for the day, perform the recommended daily manual cleanings. This includes cleaning the wiper blade, capping station, and the area around the print head(s). These steps help maintain optimal

You will use DTF Station cleaning solution, along with cleaning swabs to complete the tasks.

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