DTG Printing - Revision history

Outrightmental at 21:49, 20 May 2025

2025-05-20T21:49:25Z

Outrightmental: Wrote about discontinuation

2025-05-20T21:47:08Z

Wrote about discontinuation

@@ Line 352: / Line 352: @@
 * '''Contribute ideas for making this a thriving resource at Noisebridge!'''
 ----
-Want to help bring DTG printing to life at Noisebridge? Reach out to '''Nick''' or join the discussion on [[Discord]]!
+Want to help bring DTG printing to life at Noisebridge? Reach out to '''[[User:Outrightmental|Nick]]''' or join the discussion on [[Discord]]!

Outrightmental: /* Move-in and Setup */

2025-04-26T01:36:11Z

Move-in and Setup

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:36, 25 April 2025
Line 153:		Line 153:
	[PlotTwist]		[PlotTwist]
	\|We performed the daily and weekly maintenance, raised the printing platen to the highest height before it gives the Obstruction Detected warning, printed some nozzle checks and ran the automatic head cleaning for all heads, and then finally created a decent print! Note: in the future, we need a hair dryer to make sure the pre-treatment fluid is fully dried before printing. '''We need to get a hair dryer to dry the pretreatment fluid out in the yard, suspect that not-perfectly-dry pretreatment fluid is responsible for the splotches in the print (e.g. the A and R in Star, the AR in Harvester)'''[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg\|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge\|thumb\|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]		\|We performed the daily and weekly maintenance, raised the printing platen to the highest height before it gives the Obstruction Detected warning, printed some nozzle checks and ran the automatic head cleaning for all heads, and then finally created a decent print! Note: in the future, we need a hair dryer to make sure the pre-treatment fluid is fully dried before printing. '''We need to get a hair dryer to dry the pretreatment fluid out in the yard, suspect that not-perfectly-dry pretreatment fluid is responsible for the splotches in the print (e.g. the A and R in Star, the AR in Harvester)'''[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg\|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge\|thumb\|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]
			\|-
			\|2025-04-25
			\|Nick
			[outrightmental]
			\|Set up a desktop computer on a table next to the printer. USB licensing dongle for printing software is hard installed inside the computer case. Login information for the computer is posted in a table below this section.
	\|}		\|}
	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"

Outrightmental: /* Move-in and Setup */

2025-04-26T01:33:01Z

Move-in and Setup

@@ Line 154: / Line 154: @@
 |We performed the daily and weekly maintenance, raised the printing platen to the highest height before it gives the Obstruction Detected warning, printed some nozzle checks and ran the automatic head cleaning for all heads, and then finally created a decent print! Note: in the future, we need a hair dryer to make sure the pre-treatment fluid is fully dried before printing. '''We need to get a hair dryer to dry the pretreatment fluid out in the yard, suspect that not-perfectly-dry pretreatment fluid is responsible for the splotches in the print (e.g. the A and R in Star, the AR in Harvester)'''[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge|thumb|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]
 |}
 == Overview ==
 The '''RICOH Ri 1000''' is a high-end direct-to-garment printer designed for bold, vibrant prints on a wide variety of fabric materials. This printer makes it possible to create radical t-shirts, experimental textile projects, and unique prints on items like tote bags, sneakers, and even full-garment wraps.

Outrightmental: /* Move-in and Setup */

2025-04-24T19:51:33Z

Move-in and Setup

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:51, 24 April 2025
Line 43:		Line 43:
	# <s>Setup software with ethernet connection to printer</s>		# <s>Setup software with ethernet connection to printer</s>
	# Get a locker or locked cabinet under the table to store supplies		# Get a locker or locked cabinet under the table to store supplies
			# Setup a dedicated desktop PC workstation to run the printer
	# Establish maintenance and operational procedures.		# Establish maintenance and operational procedures.
	'''See below for the full LOG of move-in and setup operations.'''		'''See below for the full LOG of move-in and setup operations.'''

Outrightmental: /* MAINTENANCE */

2025-04-17T02:13:52Z

MAINTENANCE

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:13, 16 April 2025
Line 174:		Line 174:
	[https://ricohdtg.com/support/weekly-maintenance-for-ri-1000-head-cleaning-jig Video: Ri 1000 Weekly Maintenance: Head Cleaning Jig]		[https://ricohdtg.com/support/weekly-maintenance-for-ri-1000-head-cleaning-jig Video: Ri 1000 Weekly Maintenance: Head Cleaning Jig]

	Required ~~materials~~:		'''Required:'''

	* small mirror		* small mirror
Line 182:		Line 182:
	* some cleaning applicators.		* some cleaning applicators.

	Steps:		'''Steps:'''

	# On the front display, locate and tap the maintenance icon and press "REGULAR MAINTENANCE".		# On the front display, locate and tap the maintenance icon and press "REGULAR MAINTENANCE".
Line 204:		Line 204:
	=== '''Monthly Maintenance''' ===		=== '''Monthly Maintenance''' ===
	[https://ricohdtg.com/support/video-monthly-maintenance-for-ri-1000 Video: Ri 1000 Monthly Maintenance]		[https://ricohdtg.com/support/video-monthly-maintenance-for-ri-1000 Video: Ri 1000 Monthly Maintenance]
	* ~~Conduct~~ '''~~deep~~ cleaning''' and ~~ensure proper ink circulation~~.
	* Verify that ~~humidity~~ and dust ~~levels are within operational tolerance~~.		'''Materials required:'''

			* mixed applicators
			* isopropyl alcohol
			* type g1 grease
			* lint-free wipes

			'''Steps:'''

			# Your printer head should already be undocked because we're doing our monthly maintenance at the same time we do our weekly maintenance once a month.
			# The first thing we'll be cleaning are our rails. The first step is to remove the old grease, take a lint free wipe and run it underneath and do like this. And it's a very good way to remove the grease and then get the other rail. Try not to touch the encoder strip, if possible. You may touch it, but just try not to. Remove the grease. Now we'll clean the other side of the rail. It's important when you move this over, you do not cross the maintenance station. You don't want to go any farther than about this point here. So now we'll clean the other sides.
			# Once the old grease is removed from the rails, we can now apply new grease. And again, we're using type g1 so for this, I like to use a wide applicator. We'll take our crease just put a little, not a pea sized amount or less, and then you'll take your grease and dab it in just a few sections underneath, on both sides, and then smooth it all out and spread the grease along. So we're putting the grease on the top of the railing, and then just rub it all in, smooth it out. Same thing with the other side. And then we'll do the other side again, move your carriage over, but make sure you do not cross the maintenance station. Again, we'll rub the grease on the top again, being very careful to avoid the encoder strip as best as we can. That completes our rail greasing.
			# Once you've applied the grease on your railing, you then want to exercise the carriage a bit by moving it back and forth again, being careful not to cross the maintenance station. And you just want to make sure that it glides.
			# The next part of our monthly maintenance is to clean the encoder strip. If your encoder strip is plastic, you should use alcohol, rubbing alcohol. If your encoder strip is metal, it's important you do not use alcohol. You'd want to use a dry, lint free wipe. Do that very gently in between your thumb and forefingers, just very gently wipe along the encoder strip you're doing this to remove any grease, any fingerprints, any dust particles, anything that may have attached itself to the encoder strip, and move the carriage further along. And now we can do the other side.
			# Now that our monthly maintenance is complete, we can close the lid and power back on. Maintenance will be done in addition to your weekly maintenance.

	=== '''When Not in Use''' ===		=== '''When Not in Use''' ===

Outrightmental: /* Move-in and Setup */

2025-04-17T02:02:47Z

Move-in and Setup

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:02, 16 April 2025
Line 151:		Line 151:
	Nick		Nick
	[PlotTwist]		[PlotTwist]
	\|We performed the daily and weekly maintenance, raised the printing platen to the highest height before it gives the Obstruction Detected warning, printed some nozzle checks and ran the automatic head cleaning for all heads, and then finally created a decent print! Note: in the future, we need a hair dryer to make sure the pre-treatment fluid is fully dried before printing.[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg\|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge\|thumb\|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]		\|We performed the daily and weekly maintenance, raised the printing platen to the highest height before it gives the Obstruction Detected warning, printed some nozzle checks and ran the automatic head cleaning for all heads, and then finally created a decent print! Note: in the future, we need a hair dryer to make sure the pre-treatment fluid is fully dried before printing. '''We need to get a hair dryer to dry the pretreatment fluid out in the yard, suspect that not-perfectly-dry pretreatment fluid is responsible for the splotches in the print (e.g. the A and R in Star, the AR in Harvester)'''[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg\|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge\|thumb\|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]
	\|}		\|}
	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

Outrightmental: /* 20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge */

2025-04-17T01:58:17Z

20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:58, 16 April 2025
Line 21:		Line 21:

	[[File:RICOH_Ri_1000.png\|800px]]		[[File:RICOH_Ri_1000.png\|800px]]
			[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg\|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge\|thumb\|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]

	https://ricohdtg.com/hubfs/19965518/wp/2020/04/Ri-1000-User-Manual-Rev-1.2.6-4-6-20.pdf		https://ricohdtg.com/hubfs/19965518/wp/2020/04/Ri-1000-User-Manual-Rev-1.2.6-4-6-20.pdf

Outrightmental: /* Move-in and Setup */

2025-04-17T01:57:29Z

Move-in and Setup

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:57, 16 April 2025
Line 145:		Line 145:
	\|}		\|}
	\|-		\|-
	\|2025-04-16		\|2025-04-17
	\|Nick		\|Nick
	[outrightmental]		[outrightmental]

Outrightmental: /* 20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge */

2025-04-17T01:57:03Z

20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:57, 16 April 2025
Line 38:		Line 38:
	# <s>Put in real ink cartridges - '''the ink cartridges we got with the printer are expired'''</s>		# <s>Put in real ink cartridges - '''the ink cartridges we got with the printer are expired'''</s>
	# <s>Rip backups of software and serial #s</s>		# <s>Rip backups of software and serial #s</s>
			# <s>Clean waste ink sump and print heads - '''we obtained the official solvent needed for cleaning'''</s>
			# <s>USB slot functionality - Why is the USB slot on printer not recognizing a USB stick? It's freshly formatted as FAT32</s>
			# <s>Setup software with ethernet connection to printer</s>
	# Get a locker or locked cabinet under the table to store supplies		# Get a locker or locked cabinet under the table to store supplies
	~~# Clean waste ink sump and print heads - '''we obtained the official solvent needed for cleaning'''~~
	~~# USB slot functionality - Why is the USB slot on printer not recognizing a USB stick? It's freshly formatted as FAT32~~
	~~# Setup software with ethernet connection to printer~~
	# Establish maintenance and operational procedures.		# Establish maintenance and operational procedures.
	'''See below for the full LOG of move-in and setup operations.'''		'''See below for the full LOG of move-in and setup operations.'''
Line 144:		Line 144:
	![[File:20250410 RICOH first print 2.jpg\|thumb\|20250410 RICOH first print 2]]		![[File:20250410 RICOH first print 2.jpg\|thumb\|20250410 RICOH first print 2]]
	\|}		\|}
			\|-
			\|2025-04-16
			\|Nick
			[outrightmental]
			Nick
			[PlotTwist]
			\|We performed the daily and weekly maintenance, raised the printing platen to the highest height before it gives the Obstruction Detected warning, printed some nozzle checks and ran the automatic head cleaning for all heads, and then finally created a decent print! Note: in the future, we need a hair dryer to make sure the pre-treatment fluid is fully dried before printing.[[File:20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge.jpg\|alt=20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge\|thumb\|20250417 Star Harvester Tshirt first DTG print at Noisebridge]]
	\|}		\|}
	== Overview ==		== Overview ==