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Malfunctioning dampers, capping stations, and wiper blades.

Vian

Updated: Feb 14

Dampers;

Dampers play vital roles in a printer system;

Their main function is to stop air bubbles from reaching the print head, ensuring ink flows smoothly and consistently at the right volume.

Dampers include screen filters that catch small particles, protecting the print head from possible clogs.


Faulty damper:

When a damper is damaged or reaches the end of its lifespan, it leads to a condition known as 'negative pressure.'

Negative pressure indicates that the pressure within the damper and the connected line is disrupted, causing the ink to flow backward and mix with other colors. Similarly, a damaged damper resulting in the unintended mixing of ink colors.

When the damper becomes less effective, it means they require replacement to

maintain efficient printer operation.


We offer dampers compatible with Epson printers for both regular and UV ink. Please review the link provided for more information;





 (a lid that is tightly screwed onto ink bottles can also lead to backflow)




Capping station;

purpose is to protect the printhead when it is not in use, and ensures it can pull ink through the system to prime and clean before printing.


Faulty capping station;

A malfunctioning capping station can result in the production of inconsistent colours, and the cleaning process will be unable to effectively clear the base of the print head, pigment buildup, leading to blockages in the head.

When capping station become less effective, it means it requiring a replacement to

sustain efficient printer operation.


We offer a capping station compatible with Epson printers for both regular and UV ink. Please review the link provided for more information;



and It is crucial to prevent it from drying out by applying a printhead moisturiser,

Please review the link provided for more information;




Wiper blade;

The wiper blade purpose is to wipe or clean the base of the printhead.

from remove excess ink, debris, or contaminants from the printhead surface, during the head cleaning process. This ensures that the printhead stays clear and free of any particles that could potentially affect print quality.

Wiper blade is manufactured from a flexible silicon material.


Old or dirty wiper blade;

If the wiper is damaged, replace it; otherwise, clean it with distilled water or a cleaning solution, dry it, and then reinstall it.

We offer a capping station compatible with Epson printers for both regular and UV ink. Please review the link provided for more information;












 
 

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