Procolored K8 DTF Printer
Specifications
- Printing Technology: Direct to Film (DTF)
- Warranty: 12 months for components not in direct contact with ink
- Main Board Warranty: 6 months for single-head printer
- Print Head Warranty: 6 months for specific models
Machine Self-test
Perform a self-test to ensure all components are functioning correctly.
Film Load
Load the film properly into the printer for accurate printing results.
Software Setups
Download the software from the provided link and follow the setup instructions.
Ink Load
Fill the ink cartridges according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
DTF Printing
Begin the DTF printing process following the software instructions.
Maintenance Plan
Follow the maintenance plan provided in the user manual for optimal printer performance.
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Shake White Ink Bottle: To prevent white ink from settling, please shake the white ink bottle every day. 2. Nozzle Test (Check): Perform a nozzle test before sending a print ob to ensure that you get good quality prints every time. Poor nozzles result in banding or over spray in the prints.
Continue Printing if you can get 90% of the channels nozzles. 3. Head Cleaning: Perform this task when you are getting less than 90% of the channels nozzles. Perform Head cleaning is crucial to drain the capping station top and wipe the print head surface for nozzle test and or printing. After the head cleaning is done,perform a nozzle check to see if you can get 90% of the channels nozzles. 4. Power ink flush: Perform this when you notice any big missing nozzles or more than 50% of channels are missing, use a syringe to draw 5 ml of ink from the ink sac and 10-20 ml of ink from the waste ink tube, and then perform a Power Ink Flush task.
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. Clean Around the Head: It’s important to clean around the head for any build-up inks at the end of every day. Build-up inks can get on to the print head from the wiper and can potentially damage the print head. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 6. Clean Wiper Blade: Same as cleaning around the head, making sure the wiper blade is cleaned. It is very important to obtain a good nozzle check. Any residue buildup can damage the print head and your head cleaning may not be effective. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 7. Clean Capping Station Cap Top: Keeping the capping station cap tops clean is one of the most important tasks.Your head cleaning may not be effective.Your printer may not draw out the proper amount of ink if there are a lot of build-up inks. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 8.
Flush Capping Station Cap with Cleaning Solution: Fill cleaning solution on the cap after the end of the day maintenance and press the clean button to flush out the cap immediately.This will ensure the print head is sitting on the cap. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 9. Regularly check whether the ink sac is broken or leakage of ink occurs, if so, please replace the ink sac in a timely manner to avoid ink leakage to the print head, causing the print head to burn out. 10. Empty Waste Tank: Regularly check the waste ink bottle. Waste ink will overflow resulting in a dirty work surface,
Please ensure that the waste ink lines are not touching the waste ink.It may cause negative pressure, which can cause the waste ink to reverse the ink discharge resulting in the print head, circuit board into the ink, damage to the print head, the motherboard and other components. 11. Clean Pinch Rollers: Clean pinch rollers ensure that you have a consistent pull on the film.Film residues can make the roller miss the turns which can cause misalignment on the White and CMYK heads.Use a dry microfiber cloth or lint-free wipe to clean the rollers. Weekly-clean one side, As you replace the film to new, clean 360 degrees. 12. Clean Encoder Strip: The encoder strip can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, simply wipe both sides/check for any dents or ink splash. 13. Grease Carriage Rail: If you hear squeaky noise,it’s time to grease the rails.Use heat-resistant gel/paste-based grease. DO NOT USE A SPRAYER. 14. Rinse the Ink Containers: Ink can settle inside the container, please contact with Procolored tech staff before performing this task.
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7.Notice and Tips
1. Do not move or touch the film when the printer is in operation. This can cause a head strike. 2. Please never leave any liquid on top of the printer cover. A small spill can damage the printer. 3. Do not expose the ink, film, and powder under direct sunlight, or a humid area. Avoid high humidity, high temperature, and direct sunlight. These will deteriorate the quality of the film, powder, and ink and may cause an issue. Use silica packs, and keep the consumables in containers with a lid. 4. Make sure you park the print head carriage to the capping station (back to home position) at the end of the day, leaving it not sitting properly on the cap can dry up the head and clog the system easily. lf you are not sure whether the print head is in position, perform a head cleaning (from the printer) to move the print head back to the correct position 5. Make sure the film is horizontal and centered on the printing platform. Otherwise the film creases causing a head strike and damage the printer. 6. Try to use the printer at least every 3 – 4 days. Use the moisturizer to protect the print head when not in use on holidays. 7. Not using the printer for more than 2 weeks can cause the water-based ink to dry up which clogs the head. If there are no print jobs available, please at least print a test strip to create a print job. Daily maintenance is still recommended. 8. Use the correct consumables. Not using proper consumables or using other branded films, ink, powder, cleaning solution, swab, etc can damage the printer. Mixing of different brands of consumables, such as ink mixing, may cause blockage of the print head. 9. Refill the ink in a timely manner and do not let the ink level drop below one-third. Before adding new ink to the machine, be sure to shake the ink bottle several times to stop the ink from settling before adding. Seal the remaining ink properly and store it in a well-ventilated environment protected from light. 10. Use Procolored original print heads. Other low-cost, substandard print heads are usually refurbished through an aggressive cleaning process and have a short life span and the potential to damage the printer’s motherboard.
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11. Do not use a syringe to manually flush the print head. If the liquid comes into contact with the print head cable, it may damage the print head and the motherboard. 12. Printer out of service for more than half an hour, perform a print head cleaning task, and then continue to print, to avoid the situation of broken ink. 13. Do not use oversized syringes for ink extraction, as oversized syringes can cause damage to the print head due to excessive suction. 14. Do not manually inject cleaning solution from the nozzle position of the print head with a syringe, as this operation may easily cause damage to the print head and the motherboard. 15. Do not modify the machine yourself. Modification of the machine automatically voids the Procolored warranty and the machine is no longer warranted any more. 16. Please follow the maintenance schedule. Not following the maintenance can cause head clogs or serious printer damage.
9.Warranty Policy
Section One – Warranty Policy
1. Warranty Duration For components not directly contact with ink, a warranty period of 12 months since printer
purchase date is provided, unless damage is user-induced. Register warranty on our website to get warranty on some types of print head limited to one replacement.
2. Warranty Coverage 2.1 Main board a. Main board for dual-head printer is not covered by warranty. Customers may send them in
for repairs at their own expense. b. Main board for single-head printer is covered by a 6-month warranty period since printer
purchase. Within this warranty period, you are eligible for one replacement.
2.2 Print Head and Related Components No warranty is provided for print heads or components that may be damaged due to contact with ink. However, after warranty registration, the following print heads are covered by a 6-month warranty period since printer purchase, limited to one replacement: (L1800, R1390, L800, L805, TX800, XP600).
2.3 Warranty for Other Accessories Other accessories are covered by a 12-month warranty period since printer purchase.
2.4 Disclaimer a. The warranty for the ink-contact components requires the printer exclusively use Procolored inks. Warranty coverage does not include the print head blockage resulting from the use of inks from other brands. b. The damage must not be caused by user negligence or misuse. c. The damage must be confirmed by our customer service team or engineers as
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non-user-induced.
3. Warranty Costs 3.1 If the component within warranty period is damaged within one month of printer receiving,
we will bear the cost of component and covering the shipping fees. 3.2 For damage reported after one month of printer receipt, we will cover the cost of
component but will not cover the shipping fees.
Section Two – Return Policy
If the printer is received within one week and no ink is added, it can be shipped back in its original packaging, and returns and exchanges are accepted. If any ink has been added into the printer, we can not process returns or exchanges.
Please note that this warranty policy is subject to change, and any modifications will be posted on our Procolored website(https://www.procolored.com/pages/warranty-policy). For any warranty claims or inquiries, please contact our customer service team.
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Documents / Resources
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Procolored K8 DTF Printer [pdf] User Manual K8 DTF Printer, K8, DTF Printer, Printer |