Accountability checklist for inspecting the capping station seal so the printhead stays sealed overnight.
A dirty or dry cap lets white ink dry on the nozzle face. The decision to inspect daily — and to confirm a clean seal — protects the head overnight. Exact wipe materials, technique, and whether contact is permitted are model-specific and come from your approved source.
Do not use paper towels or unapproved materials — lint and fibers clog nozzles. If the approved source is unavailable, escalate rather than improvise.
This is buyer/owner guidance that organizes decisions and accountability. It does not claim universal equipment-specific facts, counts, fluid instructions, or physical steps. Exact procedures for your model come only from the approved manufacturer source. Confirm against your equipment's service manual before acting.
Generic buyer/owner guidance — applies across DTG/DTF models. Not a manufacturer-authorized procedure and does not claim applicable models. Always confirm against your equipment's service manual.
Move the carriage to the position your approved source specifies for cap access.
Position and access method are model-specific.
Inspect the capping station seal for ink crust or debris.
Record what you observe in the note field.
Clean only per your approved source — approved materials and technique only.
Never touch the printhead face unless the approved source explicitly permits it.
Confirm the cap seals against the head as the approved source describes.
Record the check-in with a timestamp.
Capping station reference — approved source required
reference topic — approved source required
Approved cleaning materials for your model
reference topic — approved source required
If this procedure didn't resolve the issue, file an escalation. It routes to Supervisor on duty · BuyersLab@hopedez.com with the supervisor + Buyers Lab on copy.