Ensuring a Merry Shutdown

Kristina Wood • Dec 19, 2023

Maintenance Tips for Ecofreen Mister-T2 and Epson SureColor F2260/F2160 DTG Printer


As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to wrap up the year on a high note and prepare your print shop for a well-deserved Christmas break. To ensure a smooth return to business, proper maintenance of your Ecofreen Mister-T2 Pre Treater Machine and Epson SureColor F2260 or F2160 DTG Printer is crucial. Here’s a handy guide to help you bid farewell to 2023 on a maintenance-savvy

note.


1. Ecofreen Mister-T2 Pre Treater Machine:

Cleaning:

Before closing shop, thoroughly clean the pre treater nozzles, spray tips, and the entire system. Remove any leftover solution to prevent clogs and ensure optimal performance upon your return.


Flush the System:

Flush the system with a cleaning solution to prevent any residual pretreatment from drying up and causing blockages during the downtime. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the appropriate cleaning solution.


Check Fluid Levels:

Ensure that the pretreatment fluid levels are adequate. If necessary, top up the fluid reservoir to prevent any potential damage caused by low levels.


2. Epson SureColor F2260/F2160 DTG Printer:

Not using your printer for one to two weeks:

Replace the white ink with cleaning cartridges to avoid clogged lines. Menu > Maintenance > Replace White Ink (Two cleaning cartridges are required). After the procedure is complete, DO NOT turn the machine off.


Not using your printer for MORE than two weeks:

You must place the machine in Storage Mode. Menu > Maintenance > Storage Mode (Seven cleaning cartridges required). After the procedure is completed, turn the machine off.


When the machine is restarted, you will need to load all inks - Full CMYK and White cartridges required.


Nozzle Check and Cleaning:

Perform a thorough nozzle check and cleaning to maintain print quality. Follow the printer’s manual for the correct procedure. If any clogs are detected, address them before shutting down.


Cap the Printheads:

If your printer has a capping station, cap the printheads to prevent them from drying out. Use a cleaning solution compatible with your printer to avoid damage.


General Tips:

Secure the Environment:

Ensure the printer and pre-treater are stored in a clean, dust-free environment. Cover the machines to protect them from dust and environmental contaminants.


Schedule Regular Maintenance:

Consider creating a regular maintenance schedule throughout the year to keep your machines in optimal condition. This will make year-end preparations more manageable.


By investing time in proper maintenance before closing down for the Christmas break, you not only protect your equipment but also set the stage for a seamless return to production in the new year. Happy holidays and see you in 2024, ready to conquer new printing heights!

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By Kristina Wood • 13 Feb, 2024
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Dye sub your dancewear with Pink Lemon

13 Oct, 2021
With this new environment and the purchase of their Epson SureColor F6360 dye-sublimation printer, Pink Lemon now has the ability to be better and faster with their production, producing high-quality designs on a variety of fabrics. Dion and wife Kristy have a beautiful passion for business ownership - Pink Lemon is not their first foray into the realm, they also operate activewear brand Scout Active and new mum and bub accessories brand Zoe Sage. Remarkably, the pair’s ten-year-old daughter is already involved with the family business - she works with their socials and models their beautiful designs. We can really see her running the show one day! Kristy is a real super mum, running these businesses and packing orders from the warehouse, along with being a full-time parent (and homeschooling) their 2 beautiful children and putting food on the table every night. When asked why they started all these brands and where they hope to be in the future, Dion replied with; “It’s a life goal of running a strong business to better our children’s future and pass on the legacy.” We couldn’t support these guys more and are so inspired by their hard work and dedication, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic. The effort and work both Dion and Kristy put in is the reason we know Pink Lemon will continue to grow and be one of the best dancewear companies in Australia, or even worldwide. Want to try Pink Lemon dancewear out for yourself? Check them out! https://pinklemondancewear.com.au/ info@pinklemondancewear.com.au Po Box 4014 Dandenong South Business Hub VIC 3164

DTG is all Bagus with Hanler Creative

By Gus Altmann • 28 Sep, 2021
They offer both large and small garment print run jobs with a fast turnaround. If you need assistance in designing your brand or any printing needs, all you need to do is contact them with your brief and they’ll get the ball rolling. Machines Plus took the time to get to know Steve Limb, CEO and founder of Hanler Creative, during the easy installation of his new Epson SureColor F2160. Steve was up and running quite quickly, his DTG (direct to garment) journey underway. Steve has been in the printing game for over 30 years now and started a screen printing business just over a year ago. Whilst beginning with traditional silk screen printing, he soon realised that he required a machine that could do small run jobs with the same quality as the equipment he already had, which led him to DTG. When we asked Steve how he felt about the Epson F2160, it was clear he had made the right decision for bettering his business: “This is a great machine, I have been using Epson printers most of my professional life and the brand hasn’t let me down yet; easy to use and professional results, very impressed.” Moving forward, Hanler Creative’s goal is to be a national brand - but also to remain active in the local market. From what we’ve seen and the quality of the finished product, we can definitely say that Hanler Creative is going to be very successful in this market and a well-trusted business to work with. “Gus and the team know their stuff, every question answered in a timely fashion. What made Gus and the team stand out was their willingness to get me up and going ASAP and even making an additional trip onsite to help with extra training.”
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