Buckles Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 HEll everyone, AcroRip just released version 10.3 and it now includes the Epson ET-8500 and ET-8550 to its list of printers. Does anyone know how to convert an Epson ET-8550 to DTF? This looks like a pretty interesting printer since you don't have to worry about using chipless firmware for the inks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Buckles said: HEll everyone, AcroRip just released version 10.3 and it now includes the Epson ET-8500 and ET-8550 to its list of printers. Does anyone know how to convert an Epson ET-8550 to DTF? This looks like a pretty interesting printer since you don't have to worry about using chipless firmware for the inks. I saw that a month or two ago. You would need to replace the Ink tank with something else- like an external ink tank/damper system with white ink circulation, or modify the original to do similar. Edited July 17, 2021 by johnson4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckles Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Thanks for the response. Would I need to remove the rollers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 45 minutes ago, Buckles said: Thanks for the response. Would I need to remove the rollers? Yes, any printer would need those removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckles Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangry Muscle Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hey i converted it and it works great. i put the video on my youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Hangry Muscle said: Hey i converted it and it works great. i put the video on my youtube. but most important, how are you going to circulate/mix the white ink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anum11 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 6:40 AM, johnson4 said: but most important, how are you going to circulate/mix the white ink? You can always change entire ink lines and dampers if you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, anum11 said: You can always change entire ink lines and dampers if you want to. Very true. I wonder what the printhead specs are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anum11 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 It seems similar to xp15000, however in orginal use i think xp15000 uses pigment inks, these models uses dye inks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangry Muscle Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 ET-8550 DTF Printing and Curing Its been about a month everything is still running smooth on my DTF (direct to film) converted Epson ET-8550. I've had to do very little maintenance, just refilling and a couple cleanings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Hangry Muscle said: ET-8550 DTF Printing and Curing Its been about a month everything is still running smooth on my DTF (direct to film) converted Epson ET-8550. I've had to do very little maintenance, just refilling and a couple cleanings. How have you been mixing your white ink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Carter Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 hours ago, johnson4 said: How have you been mixing your white ink? What about grabbing whole printer and shaking it , not good idea but it will work 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Mr.Carter said: What about grabbing whole printer and shaking it , not good idea but it will work 😂 I've asked this guy, alongside multiple other people several times with no answer. It immediately invalidates all of it to me, based on the very principle that the white ink must be shaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cassie Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 How do you change the color line up so you can print with the white inks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slen Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 What if I’ve used it to print inner like twice. Can I still convert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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