Epson Printhead SUNIKA UV DTF Printer Maintenance Guide
10 Minutes Daily = 3X Longer Printhead Life + $2,800 Annual Savings
I. Daily Routine (3 Minutes)
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Power-On Check
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Preheat UV lamps 1 minute BEFORE activating printheads (prevents cold ink shock)
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Run nozzle test pattern (clean if >3 lines missing)
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Shutdown Protocol
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Cover printheads with anti-static dust caps
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Seal capping station with rubber gasket (prevents ink oxidation)
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II. Weekly Deep Maintenance
| Task | Critical Steps | Cost-Saving Tip |
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| Negative Pressure Calibration | Maintain -2.5~-3.0kPa | Use medical syringe instead OEM tool |
| Ink Line Flushing | Flush white ink channel 2X longer | Dilute cleaning fluid 30% |
| Rail Lubrication | Apply fluorine grease (NO petroleum grease) | Industrial grease: $7/tube lasts 6mo |
III. Emergency Response
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Misaligned Jets: Pause printing → Dab nozzle with IPA-soaked non-woven fabric (DO NOT wipe!)
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White Ink Sedimentation:
✓ Ultrasonic clean ink damper (40kHz/5min)
✓ Shake ink 15min before refilling (add ceramic dispersion beads) -
UV Lamp Overheat: Clean cooling vents (dust accumulation >70℃ burns LEDs)
IV. Consumables Selection Guide
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Ink Specifications:
✓ Viscosity: 12±0.5cps (Epson optimal)
✓ Reject cheap inks (>5μm impurities CLOG heads) -
Cleaning Fluid:
✓ pH 6.5-7.5 neutral formula ONLY (acid/alkali damages heads)
Annual Savings Formula:
Proper maintenance → Printhead lifespan 18 months (vs. 6-8mo default)
Reduced ink waste → Save $2,100/year
Less downtime → Produce $7,000+ extra orders
