TexJet® Inks: How to swap from the current ink set

A guide on how to install the new TexJet Inks on the Texjet echo2 and TexJet shortee2 printer models. Safely discharge the system from the current ink set and load the new one.

Texjet® Inks are Polyprint’s new official ink solution. They are specifically formulated to optimize the performance of the whole range of Texjet printer models. Their enhanced characteristics provide stability, superior white coverage with a single pass, high productivity due to fast curing, and boosted wash endurance.

Swap from a previous Texjet Ink formula

If you are already using the Texjet Inks and want to update to the new Texjet Ink formulation, there is no need to purge the system with cleaning solution.

If you are using the refillable cartridges, you simply need to get nine (9) new refillable cartridges and fill them, up to the designated point with the new Texjet Inks formula. Load them in the ink system socket and perform an ink charge.

If you are using the non refillable cartridges, get a whole new set of nine (9) non-refillable cartridges, containing the new Texjet Inks formulation and load them in the ink system socket.

Ink Charge

The Ink charge will fill the ink system tubes with the new formulation, removing at the same time the old ink from it.

• The TexJet echo2 users should use the Adjustment Program for this action. A full guide can be found here.

• The Texjet shortee2 users should initiate the ink charge process via the printing software, Digital Factory Apparel Polyprint Edition. Check the process here.

After the ink charge is completed, perform a nozzle test. Check if all nozzles are present and the color vividness of the inks. If a few to none nozzles are missing and the inks’ vibrancy – as they appear on the transparent sheet - is satisfactory, then you can proceed with printing.

Swap from another ink set to the Texjet Inks

To swap safely from another ink  set to the new Texjet Inks you must purge the ink flow system with cleaner, so the old ink can be removed from the lines and the new inks to load successfully. For this process all you need is nine (9) refillable cartridges and cleaner solution.

Cleaner Charge

A cleaner charge is the process of filling the printer’s ink flow route – from the cartridges into the tubes, dampers and finally to the printhead, with maintenance cleaner solution. It is basically a very powerful printhead cleaning.

• If you are a Texjet echo2 user, the Cleaner Charge is performed via the Adjustment Program that is included on the printer’s package after purchase. Please refer to the detailed instructions of the whole process on our guide here.
• For the TexJet shortee2 users, the Cleaner Charge can be executed through the Digital Factory Apparel Polyprint Edition software. Please follow the step-by-step process on the detailed guide here.

Ink Charge

The Ink charge is basically the same procedure as the Cleaner charge but this time ink is used to fill the system instead of cleaner.

• The TexJet echo2 users should use the Adjustment Program for this action. A full guide can be found here.

• The Texjet shortee2 users should initiate the ink charge process via the printing software, Digital Factory Apparel Polyprint Edition. Check the process here.

After the ink charge is completed, perform a nozzle test. Check if all nozzles are present and the color vividness of the inks. If a few to none nozzles are missing and the inks’ vibrancy – as they appear on the transparent sheet - is satisfactory, then you can proceed with printing.