How About Sublimation Printer Ink Tank Maintenance?
How About Sublimation Printer Ink Tank Maintenance? One of the maintenance of sublimation printers is waste ink. Every time the system cleans the print head, some ink is used, and excess ink must be drained somewhere. If the system has a removable waste collection bin, it needs to be replaced at some point. A full water tank usually stops the printer, so remember to keep a spare waste collection box in your store's inventory. Some printers use a built-in ink cartridge with a valve that discharges ink into an external container. Either way, make sure you regularly update the waste ink levels in your store and take the necessary steps to manage them. Dye sublimation inks work best when stored and used at a certain temperature and humidity specifications. For example, the recommended temperature range for some inks is 59˚F-77˚F. The relative humidity should be kept above 35%. However, excessive humidity generates moisture in other key components of the sublimation produ...