How to Clean DTF Printhead: ET-8550 & Other Printers (Clear DTF Clogs)

Welcome to Hangry Muscle! In this video, I share my tried-and-true method for cleaning DTF printheads, specifically using the ET-8550 printer. This method is effective for most DTF printers and has worked flawlessly for me over the past few years. Best of all, it's the safest way to clean your printhead without removing it, minimizing the risk of damage.
🛠️ What You'll Learn:
How to identify a clogged printhead
The safest method to clean the printhead without removal
Step-by-step instructions to clear stubborn clogs
Tips for maintaining a clean printhead and preventing future clogs
Why This Method?
Over the years, I’ve perfected this technique to ensure it’s both effective and safe. By avoiding printhead removal, you significantly reduce the risk of damaging your printhead, saving you time and money.
0:00 Intro
0:43 DTF White Ink not working
0:53 Unlock Printhead
1:05 Wetcap DTF Printhead
1:35 Remove Ink Lines
2:46 Drain ET-8550 Dampers
3:01 Remove ET-8550 Dampers
3:40 Printhead Manifold
4:53 How to Clean ET-8550 Dampers
5:23 How to Clean Printhead Manifold
6:30 Replace ET-8550 Damper
7:32 Screw in Dampers
7:42 Replace Ink Lines
8:10 Clean Printer
8:27 ShoeShine Printhead
8:39 Replace Maintenance Box
9:03 Power Clean (Prime Printhead)
10:21 Printhead Nozzle Check
10:45 Outro
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[@tamcushknow319]

I just converted this new printer 8550 and the black will not print, but it seemed to print the black when I do the nozzle check. Should I follow the step above?

[@banhbaosogood]

I took out my dampers and cleaned them all, but after a run a powerclean, none of the ink is going into any of my dampers, any suggestions? I pull ink through each of the tubes to check if there’s a clogs in my hoses but everything is good, just can’t get the ink back into my dampers for some reason..

[@izzymacc]

Appreciate the video glad I followed you

[@HangryMuscle]

Happy to help 💪🏾

[@aieshafoster9910]

What cleaning solution u use

[@HangryMuscle]

Ammonia mainly
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[@myishaboykins6155]

How do u clean the print head once it’s removed

[@HangryMuscle]

The printhead ""DOES NOT"" need to be removed to be cleaned, using this method.

[@myishaboykins6155]

How do u clean the printhead

[@HangryMuscle]

It's shown in the video

[@rodriguezpierre6968]

I wish I would have seen this before I got error code

[@thaoddones6422]

Man.. where do you stay.. looks like I need this done on my printer as well 😪

[@HangryMuscle]

I am in Socal. Be on the look out, I will be traveling around for in person sessions & setups

[@thaoddones6422]

@@HangryMuscle no way.. where in Socal?? Me too and I need help soo bad. I'm in the inland empire area. How much you charge?

[@JasmineHawkins-l9t]

I need need your help

[@HangryMuscle]

Sure I have tech support available
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