Ink Line
Flexible tubing that carries ink from the ink tanks or cartridges to the printhead. In DTF printers, ink lines can develop air bubbles or dried ink deposits that restrict flow. Regular purging and inspection of ink lines is part of standard maintenance.
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An inkjet printer specifically configured or manufactured for printing onto DTF transfer film using CMYK + white ink. Can be a modified desktop printer (like converted Epson EcoTank models) or a purpose-built commercial DTF printer with built-in white ink circulation systems.
A small ink filter component located between the ink lines and the printhead. Dampers regulate ink flow and filter out particles that could clog the printhead nozzles. They are consumable parts that need periodic replacement in DTF printers.