Images Magazine Digital Edition May 2018

www.images-magazine.com MAY 2018 images 25 TIPS & TECHNIQUES production – don’t forget to adjust the back pressure! - then, every hour when in non-stop production and at the end of the working day. Last, but not least, you should print a nozzle test to verify the condition of every print head. You can then start printing. Two simple steps per week Once a week, after performing the daily routine, be sure to clean the wiper blades, and clean the capping station area. There is no special day for undertaking these two steps each week, although it can be useful to carry out these tasks every Friday: as production is likely to be paused during the weekend, the printer won’t be used for at least two days. Cleaning the blades and the capping station before the weekend will save you from persistent dried stains on a Monday. A monthly task In addition to your daily and weekly tasks, once a month you should clean all the encoder strips and the pallet axis of your machine. Similar to a car, you’ll also want to clean your machine’s body structure and remove all the ink stains and, if necessary, refill the grease units. One last piece of advice A DTG printer, no matter what its size, should undergo a yearly service by the printer’s manufacturer. It is very important that a qualified service engineer or technician performs a more thorough maintenance service as there may be some things that need to be adjusted for maximum performance. www.aeoon.com The sooner you start including maintenance steps in your working routine, the longer your printer will last For further information visit us on www.promobranding.events Or contact GS UK Limited 5 Crocus Street, Nottingham, NG2 3DE Tel: 0115 8448000 E mail: sales@gs-uk.com promotion & branding show Embroidery ! Print ! Workwear ! Bags ! Sublimation ! Trophies Free parking & refreshments Chester Doubletree by Hilton Tuesday 5th June 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Watford Hilton Hotel Thursday 7th June 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Leeds Thorpe Park Hotel Wednesday 12th September 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Belfast Hilton Templepatrick Tuesday 16th October 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Dublin Red Cow Hotel Thursday 18th October 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Scotland Hilton Strathclyde Wednesday 31st October 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Dye Sublimaঞon Supplies The Promotion & Branding Shows are a great opportunity to see cutting edge technology in action and talk to industry experts. Some of the items on display include embroidery machines & consumables, direct to garment printers alongside transfer and sublimation printers. See the latest ranges from workwear & clothing manufacturers, bag & headwear suppliers and trophy suppliers. Exhibitors include... Announcing the 2018 Promotion & Branding Shows Show locations FREE giveaways on the day New Products and technical advice available.