Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this video, I continue our DTF conversion series by showing you how to properly get ink into your printer, prime the ink lines, and fill the dampers without heavy modifications. This approach is ideal if you want to keep your printer as close to stock as possible while still running DTF ink reliably.
I’ll walk you through:
How to fill ink tanks using OEM bottles as funnels
How to identify and trim bottle tabs so one bottle works for all colors
How to verify smooth ink flow before connecting to the dampers
How to park the printhead correctly on the capping station
How to use the waste line and syringe to gently prime ink (with pressure control)
Why keeping pressure under 10 kPa matters
How pressure readings tell you if your capping station is sealing properly
When and why to run printhead cleaning (and when not to)
How to force ink into stubborn dampers safely using a syringe method
How to deal with air bubbles and confirm a fully filled damper
This process is not about fully filling the dampers all at once—it’s about helping the printer start correctly, clearing minor clogs, and making subsequent cleanings more effective.
I also explain:
Why clogged dampers behave differently
How to reuse EcoTank tubes instead of buying expensive model-specific tubing
What solid ink bars in the dampers actually indicate
If you’re new to DTF or struggling with ink not reaching the printhead, this video will save you time, ink, and frustration.
🔧 Related topics on my channel:
Printhead installation
Damper installation
Capping station diagnostics
(Search the channel—I won’t repeat those steps here.)
🛒 Parts & tools mentioned:
Links are in the description and top-right corner where applicable.
📍 Visit us:
BCH Technologies
Greensboro, North Carolina
👉 bchtechnologies.com
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCwjOyyJTec5a5ZznioRSJIw/join
In this video, I continue our DTF conversion series by showing you how to properly get ink into your printer, prime the ink lines, and fill the dampers without heavy modifications. This approach is ideal if you want to keep your printer as close to stock as possible while still running DTF ink reliably.
I’ll walk you through:
How to fill ink tanks using OEM bottles as funnels
How to identify and trim bottle tabs so one bottle works for all colors
How to verify smooth ink flow before connecting to the dampers
How to park the printhead correctly on the capping station
How to use the waste line and syringe to gently prime ink (with pressure control)
Why keeping pressure under 10 kPa matters
How pressure readings tell you if your capping station is sealing properly
When and why to run printhead cleaning (and when not to)
How to force ink into stubborn dampers safely using a syringe method
How to deal with air bubbles and confirm a fully filled damper
This process is not about fully filling the dampers all at once—it’s about helping the printer start correctly, clearing minor clogs, and making subsequent cleanings more effective.
I also explain:
Why clogged dampers behave differently
How to reuse EcoTank tubes instead of buying expensive model-specific tubing
What solid ink bars in the dampers actually indicate
If you’re new to DTF or struggling with ink not reaching the printhead, this video will save you time, ink, and frustration.
🔧 Related topics on my channel:
Printhead installation
Damper installation
Capping station diagnostics
(Search the channel—I won’t repeat those steps here.)
🛒 Parts & tools mentioned:
Links are in the description and top-right corner where applicable.
📍 Visit us:
BCH Technologies
Greensboro, North Carolina
👉 bchtechnologies.com
