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Category: Dcs Tips

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TechTips: June 2024 – Adhesion Promoters & Primers

June 17, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips, News And Events, Uncategorized

Using Primers and Promoters for Increased Adhesion. UV curable inks are known for some of the best adhesion to substrate properties in the industry. Even so, there are materials that…

TechTips: April 2024 – How to Overcome Grainy ADA Color Output

May 1, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips, News And Events, Uncategorized

How to Overcome Grainy ADA Color Output Why do my ADA prints look grainy? The printhead gap, also known as the nozzle-to-media distance, refers to the distance between the printhead…

TechTips: March 2024 – Understanding Filters

April 1, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips, Uncategorized

Understanding Filters Filters play a crucial role in inkjet printing, particularly in UV printing where precision and quality are paramount. Here’s why filters are essential for inks in inkjet printing:…

TechTips: February 2024 – UV Ink Storage Best Practices

March 7, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips, Uncategorized
Proper UV/LED Ink Storage The ink jet industry has become heavily reliant on UV curable inks. The versatility and performance of UV curable inks have increased the number of applications...

TechTips: January 2024 – Accessing DCS Support

February 3, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips
Accessing DCS Support. The best options to reach DCS for post-sales support. Download the PDF here: https://www.directcolorsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TechTips_January2024-1.pdf

TechTips: November 2023 – Nozzle Check Print Test

February 3, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips
Nozzle Check Print Test What is a nozzle check print test and how do I perform it on my printer? Download the PDF here: https://www.directcolorsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TechTips_November23_2p-1.pdf

TechTips: December 2023 – Short-Term Printer Shut-down

February 3, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips
Short-term Printer Shut-down   Preparing your printer for a short-term period of non-use.   TechTips_December2023

TechTips: October 2023 – The Risks of Using Expired Ink

February 3, 2024DCS MarketingDcs Tips
The Risks of Using Expired Ink Expired inks carry risks, see how to avoid it and optimize your printing. Download the PDF here: https://www.directcolorsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TechTips_Expired-Ink_OCT_2023.pdf

UV53 – Preventative Maintenance

September 21, 2022Michael PerrelliDcs Tips, Uncategorized

Read below to learn more about the importance of following the written maintenance of the UV53.  Save yourself time and money by reading the document and letting us know if…

Tech Tip: Preventing Printhead Failure – Jigs

July 29, 2022Michael PerrelliDcs Tips, Uncategorized
UG-14-0012_Rev.2_Preventing Print Head Failures_Using, Designing_Jigs_070122 Click Here to Download PDF Version
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