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Any ideas on how else to fix this? Has anyone taken off the old printhead and tried to clean it before putting a new one in? If it's no good anyway it might as well be worth a shot messing with it.

The most recent thing I've tried to do is replacing the white ink with the cleaning cartridges. I have two cleaning cartridges that came with the machine (so they should be brand new and they do feel full) but when inserted they were reading as not completely full. I started the process anyway and shortly after it started it alerted me that they were empty and needed to be switched with full ones; however, they still feel the exact same. I had to order some more, so they have not come in yet but it will not let me get out of this step. It will not let me select NO most of the time and when it does select NO it glitches and then goes back into it. I'm not sure if it is designed that way, but I appear to be stuck in this cycle regardless of the machine is turned off and then back on.

It sounds like I now have another issue since the cartridges weren't being read correctly and now possibly it is glitching. Has this happened to any of you or any idea what could be causing it? As soon as the new cleaning cartridges get here I will try to finish the process and hope that will resolve this situation but I literally cannot do anything with the machine right now until those cartridges supposedly come in.

Thanks! ]]> Epson SureColor DTG Printers enhancedapparel https://www.t-shirtforums.com/epson-surecolor-dtg-printers/t889321.html High volume heat transfer project https://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t889319.html Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:36:55 GMT Hi - I am hoping this great community can help answer some questions for me. I have been in discussion with my daughter's elementary school Parent organization about printing some t-shirts and sweatshirts for about 100 kids. I am very new to all of this, I have just been playing around making my kids shirts & masks but want to try to help the school. I have a Knight DK20S heat press. I also have a Brother HL4570 CDW laser printer.

More details of the project:
1. The primary logo on the front is multicolored
2. There will also be a list on the back of all of the kids names (one color)
3. T-shirts will be white and sweatshirts will be dark

Here are some questions:
1. Printer: Is the Brother HL4570 a good option for this size job or should I be looking for another laser printer (I am also open to an inkjet printer if that would be better)
2. Heat Transfer Paper: What heat transfer paper would you recommend for the t-shirts and sweatshirts? I do not have a cutter so is there self-weeding paper that I should use?
3. Cutter: Or, would my life be easier if I just got a cutter? If so, which would you recommend?

Thanks so much! ]]> Heat Press and Heat Transfers BigD42 https://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t889319.html Can a canon pixma iX6820 use sublimation ink? https://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-printing-issues/t889317.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:14:22 GMT Has anyone tried it? I saw that they have refillable ink cartridges for this model so I was thinking it was maybe a possibility.But I still want to be able to use it as an inkjet printer as well. I know epson models can do both (I believe) but they're a bit to pricey for me right now. So if I can save money and be able to convert my canon as I please it would be amazing. I've been researching it but haven't found an answer so anyone's help on this matter would be appreciated. Thanks ]]> T shirt Printing Issues aleeah802 https://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-printing-issues/t889317.html <![CDATA[[Brother GTX] Print peeling after few washes]]> https://www.t-shirtforums.com/brother/t889315.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:42:19 GMT Hello guys, i bought a GTX 6 months ago.

Print quality is great but the issue is the print starts to peel after 9-10 washes.

I have tried everything. from 18gsm to 30 gsm pretreatment applied.
on 100% cotton t-shirts

several pretreatment brands "brother and firebird"

Curing at 165c for 35 seconds up to 120 seconds.

Print on highlight 5-7 mask 2-4

still facing the same peeling issue in different settings.

Am starting to question my purchase. PLEASE HELP GUYS PLEASE!!

ill attach some pictures for ref.

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]]> Brother ramishariha https://www.t-shirtforums.com/brother/t889315.html Member Announcement: New Forum Software Going Live Soon! https://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-forum-site-issues-help-desk/t889313.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:39:20 GMT Dear Members, Your new site will be going live soon! We are almost at the starting line and are really excited for you to experience the new community platform. When the migration starts shortly, the site will be put into maintenance read-only mode while the migration is underway until... Dear Members,

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- Cricket ]]> T Shirt Forum Site Issues Help Desk https://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-forum-site-issues-help-desk/t889313.html Roller Squeegee Roller For Manual Custom Creation https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889309.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:20:50 GMT Hello all, Im trying to find a place where a can find a roller similar to the one used in the overly price manual roller squeegees. I looking to model and create something that we can use and remove the pressure that needs to be applied manually saving us some energy. would anyone have a... Hello all,
Im trying to find a place where a can find a roller similar to the one used in the overly price manual roller squeegees.

I looking to model and create something that we can use and remove the pressure that needs to be applied manually saving us some energy.

would anyone have a source where I can get the rollers alone? no need for all the handles and stuff. I was looking in Alibaba.com but couldnt find anything specific to screen printing. I have no idea about hardness requirements of rubber.

Thank you for any help.

Andre Mercado ]]> Screen Printing Equipment amdivoff https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889309.html Are these images okay for dtg print https://www.t-shirtforums.com/graphics-design-help/t889307.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:51:03 GMT I want to know that which of the following images are good enough for printing on epson 2100 DTG printer or any for that matter.

The are upscaled images which eats a lot if time and electricity to do perform and render. So I don't wanna overscale the images just because I can.

Here are the images - https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...Bo?usp=sharing

Will the og images work well enough ? ]]> Graphics and Design Help sy7k https://www.t-shirtforums.com/graphics-design-help/t889307.html <![CDATA[[GREAT BRITAIN - UK] - Wrapping htv round the arm]]> https://www.t-shirtforums.com/united-kingdom/t889305.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:36:14 GMT Hi HELP!!!Could anyone give me advise please on the easiest way to wrap vinyl completely around the arm of a t shirt?.I have tried a few ways but i cannot seem to get it looking right. ( i have attached a photo) I really need to get this right as i have a customer with a design who would be... Hi

HELP!!!Could anyone give me advise please on the easiest way to wrap vinyl completely around the arm of a t shirt?.I have tried a few ways but i cannot seem to get it looking right. ( i have attached a photo)
I really need to get this right as i have a customer with a design who would be ordering a bulk shipment if i can do it

Any help would be gratefully appreciated

Many Thanks

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]]> United Kingdom GrahamPB https://www.t-shirtforums.com/united-kingdom/t889305.html Swing Arm Heat Press Top Platen Height Adjustment Help https://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-printing-issues/t889303.html Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:30:04 GMT Hello all, I need some help. I recently purchased this swing arm heat press from US Cutter. https://www.uscutter.com/common/images/products/large/Digital-Swing-Arm-Heat-Press-3805B.jpg The gap between both top and bottom platens are is about half of what is displayed in the photo. Hello all, I need some help. I recently purchased this swing arm heat press from US Cutter.

https://www.uscutter.com/common/imag...ress-3805B.jpg

The gap between both top and bottom platens are is about half of what is displayed in the photo.

Is there a way to adjust this gap? I can not even fit a heat transfer pillow and shirt. :confused: ]]> T shirt Printing Issues superdecalbros https://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-printing-issues/t889303.html Placement and temperature of logos and names https://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t889297.html Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:00:48 GMT Hi I have regular gray shirts. In the middle gray. I have about and 3.5 by 3.0 inch logo for one side of the shirt. I also have a name of the person to put on the other side. The shirts are xl and 4x. I have both light and opaque transfers. The shirts are 50/50 cotton blend. I am planning to... Hi

I have regular gray shirts. In the middle gray. I have about and 3.5 by 3.0 inch logo for one side of the shirt. I also have a name of the person to put on the other side. The shirts are xl and 4x.

I have both light and opaque transfers. The shirts are 50/50 cotton blend. I am planning to do the light transfers. The names I am planning to make about 3.5 inches long.

First, should I make the logo larger for the 4x shirt, than the xl. What is the placement for names and logos on the side for the XL and the 4X shirt. What time and temp should I use for the 50% blend. I also have sublimation available.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Heat Press and Heat Transfers snfaspeciality https://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t889297.html How to use flash dryer?? So hard to cure! https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889295.html Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:24:48 GMT Hello, I recently purchased flash dryer from Ebay with temperature adjusting button but the adjustment is not reliable. The temperature keeps bounced up and down a bit and the coil temperature is bit different. I noticed that pricy ones also do not come with temperature adjusting buttons so... Hello,

I recently purchased flash dryer from Ebay with temperature adjusting button but the adjustment is not reliable.

The temperature keeps bounced up and down a bit and the coil temperature is bit different. I noticed that pricy ones also do not come with temperature adjusting buttons so how do you keep the flash dryer at temperature of 350 and cure it?

I do have temperature gun and when I check temperature of shirts,
it takes forever to heat the shirt, doesn�t cure perfectly.

How do I use the flash dryer? ]]> Screen Printing Equipment wnt2masteR https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889295.html <![CDATA[How to master curing? It's cracking/peeling!!]]> https://www.t-shirtforums.com/plastisol-ink-screen-printing/t889293.html Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:09:34 GMT Hello,
I'm very new to screen printing and having trouble with curing
the plastisol Ink correctly. I mainly use 110 Mesh for big designs
and 160 for bit of fine line and some designs.

I cure the ink with heat gun and mostly the larger parts of inks
dries perfectly fine and when I do stretch test nothing cracks or peels off

However, dring curing some parts cracks crazy and peels off right away
and becomes dusty.

And after wash test, some parts also peels off and becomes dusty.

What am I doing it wrong? Am I over curing or not curing correctly?

Curing is extremly hard for me.. I do have flash dryer but I find it to diffcult to use it since I can't get the exact temperature of 350 and
never cures properly.

(I couldn't upload the photo but please check here for photos!)

file:///C:/Users/xhana/AppData/Local/Temp/BNZ.5f6f9de250ee827a/e981fc32-0032-11eb-8b25-0cc47a792c0a_id_e981fc32-0032-11eb-8b25-0cc47a792c0a.html ]]> Plastisol Ink Screen Printing wnt2masteR https://www.t-shirtforums.com/plastisol-ink-screen-printing/t889293.html Need Help: BBC Big Buddy II Flashing Open https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889289.html Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:28:50 GMT Hey everyone, when I turn on my conveyor dryer, Big Buddy II, the display just flashes the word open on the display. I can't find a user manual anywhere for this dryer, so am hoping one of you can share your wisdom. Thank you. ]]> Screen Printing Equipment rsknight https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889289.html Chameleon x axis micros jammed https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889287.html Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:51:37 GMT We recently bought a used chameleon to add to our shop and the x axis micros are completely stuck on several of the heads. Can anyone tell me how to get those back working again? we can barely turn the knows. I've tried monkeying around with them a bit but no luck. ]]> Screen Printing Equipment barkerw https://www.t-shirtforums.com/screen-printing-equipment/t889287.html OKI 8432WT access maintenance menu https://www.t-shirtforums.com/laser-heat-transfer-paper/t889285.html Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:19:52 GMT Does anyone know how to access the maintenance menu? Does anyone know how to access the maintenance menu? ]]> Laser Heat Transfer Paper youhei https://www.t-shirtforums.com/laser-heat-transfer-paper/t889285.html