How to COMPLETELY Remove Ink from Epson ET-8550 Printer for Any Ink Conversion 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Ready to switch inks in your Epson 8550 EcoTank but not sure how to fully remove the old ink? You’ve come to the right place! In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to completely remove all ink from your Epson 8550 EcoTank, whether you’re upgrading to sublimation ink, eco-solvent ink, or just switching brands.
Disclaimer:
The methods shown in this video are based on my personal experience and are intended for informational purposes only. I am not responsible for any damage or malfunction that may occur to your printer as a result of following these instructions. Attempt this process at your own risk and consult your printer’s manual or a professional if you are unsure. Modifying or changing the ink in your printer may void your warranty.
🛠️ Materials needed:
Syringe or ink extraction tool
Gloves and Paper towels
Empty containers for disposing of old ink
Your new ink (sublimation, dtf, eco-solvent, etc.)
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Thank you so much for this video❤️
@@brownsuga50126 you're welcome anytime
Great video and it worked on my Epson ET-8550, saved me lots of $$$ - thank you!
@ceceliachase8327 you're welcome anytime, and thank you for watching.
Thank you 🎉 best one and easy I’ve seen thus far gave me confidence saying it’s not hard it’s not intimidating ✝️🙌🏾🙏🏾 God bless you continue success.
@motheroffire9352 you're welcome, and thank you as well.
Very informative video
Question: you talked about printing a purge sheet for the et8550 and mentioned you would have it listed below. When you mention a purge sheet do you mean just printing out about 20-25 pages so the old ink can run out through the printer? If not then where or how do we find a purge sheet
You can get the purge sheets here. www.datinkzpoppin.com/purge-file-downloads/
Thanks for the video! I got the 8550 and could never get my sublimation to print right. I have tried everything. I'm going to remove the sublimation ink and put regular ink in. Wish me luck🤞🏾
When you removed your ink did it work properly because I think it’s still ink in the lines and I don’t know how to fully get it all out I did the syringe method tho
Also if the printer has regular ink inside are these the same steps to take … then put dtf in ??
Yes that is correct.
Very nice video. My photo black nozzles are clogged so bad and I cannot get them unclogged no matter what I do. 😭
I converted mine to dtf..would this process work if i wanted to switch it back to a regular printer?
@tierragrant2590 Yes, that is correct
Blessings while doing this step how can i remove the boxes to unclog vs extract the ink? If you know
Hello, I am having issues with abstracting the ink from the printer. Possibly due to not having that green needle on the syringe. Where can I buy that?
I couldn't find that either so I have a bottle of turbo tacky glue that came with about 4 different size attachment heads. I just found one that fit and used it and it worked great. He did mention that he sells them on his website but I didn't see his website posted so I went that route. Good luck
They come with this package here. www.datinkzpoppin.com/product/10ml-syringe-and-needles-with-silicone-tube-cleaning-liquid-hose-kits/
@ They come with this package here. www.datinkzpoppin.com/product/10ml-syringe-and-needles-with-silicone-tube-cleaning-liquid-hose-kits/
Thank you so much! 😊
@@MsBeauty04 you're welcome anytime!
Hey I’m not hearing you clear … you can power clean or do what else??
You can choose to print a purge sheet instead of doing a power cleaning to save capacity of the maintenance box. Thanks for watching.