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When it comes to getting the best performance out of your Supreme HD printer, understanding the concept of degassing your inks is crucial. **But what exactly is degassing?** In simple terms, degassing is the process of removing dissolved gases, like air bubbles, from your ink before it enters the printing system.
Dissolved gases in ink can cause a range of issues, from inconsistent ink flow to poor print quality and even damage to your printhead. These air bubbles can create interruptions in the ink stream, leading to streaks or missing lines in your prints. That's why degassing your inks is a key step in ensuring smooth operation and high-quality results from your printer.
**Practical Tips to Avoid Degassing Issues**
First and foremost, always ensure that your ink tank is full before starting a print job. A common mistake people make is only filling their tank halfway, which can increase the chances of degassing issues. It's a good practice to fill the tank completely to avoid dissolved gases from causing nozzle blockages and potentially permanent damage.
Before printing, turn on the circulation pump for a few minutes and then turn it off. Afterward, open the tank and check for any bubbles. If bubbles are present, wait until they are completely gone before starting your print job. This might take around 30 minutes, depending on the size of your ink tanks.
**Why Is This So Important?**
Think of ink in your printer like the blood in the human circulatory system. Just as a small amount of air in the bloodstream can cause serious, even fatal issues, air bubbles in the ink system can lead to catastrophic failures in your printer. For example, in a human body, if 2-3ml of air reaches the brain, it can cause the brain to die. Similarly, while we can't precisely measure how much air will cause a printhead to fail, it's certain that over time, even small amounts of air can lead to premature death of the printhead.
In the case of white ink systems, too much air can even cause the pump to stop circulating, even if the motor is still spinning. This is similar to a "cardiac arrest" in a human body—except in printing, it's called "ink starvation." Ink starvation has multiple root causes, but the bottom line is that it results from a lack of ink supply, and it will inevitably lead to damage to the printhead.
By taking these simple preventive steps and understanding the importance of degassing, you can protect your Supreme HD printer from unnecessary wear and tear, ensuring that it continues to deliver high-quality prints for years to come.
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