Epson WF 7720 Tips and Tricks

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Setting Up An Epson WF-7720

Setting up an Epson WF 7720 is pretty straightforward, for the most part. But, please remember it is a big machine! The reason I went with the Epson WF 7720 is that it can print 13 x 19 Sublimations! It isn’t an eco tank, but it is a good printer that will print large format. Don’t forget to download the drivers onto your computer to allow your printer to work the best.

Do I have to use the ink that comes with the Epson WF-7720?

There is some controversy about using the ink that comes with it first, then adding in Sublimation Ink. BUT if you use the regular ink first, you will know if your machine will work properly, and it’s easier to troubleshoot the issue from the beginning. It’s either the ink or the device, but it boils down to personal preference.

I personally popped in the original cartridges, turned on the printer, and let it go through the chips’ reading. Then, I printed something as suggested. After printing, I clicked on settings, then Maintenance, and clicked change the cartridges to convert it to a Sublimation Printer.

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Why? Because Epson will know that you put in their ink, and it keeps your warranty in place. If you put in Sublimation Ink first, it will VOID the warranty. (I did it to cover my own tail, and have the warranty.) BUT as soon as you add Sublimation Ink and NON-Epson Cartridges, your warranty is voided anyway, so again, personal preference.

Other people have popped in the original ones, turn the printer on and let it go thru its reading of the chips. DO NOT PRINT ANYTHING. Then, go to settings, maintenance. Click change cartridges and put in the sub cartridges filled with your chosen brand of ink.

Can you not put in the original cartridges into the WF-7720?

YES, You can skip that if you want too. Just place your sublimation cartridges into the printer, do a printer head cleaning, and a nozzle check until the paper shows all of your colors. Then, print something with Sublimation Paper, and press. *Some people do it this way without issue.

I’ve also seen others, not put in the original ones, do the printer head cleaning the nozzle check and start printing without issues.

Epson WF 7720 Tips and Tricks

This printer also works for sublimation, and you’ll just need empty refillable cartridges and sub-ink to “convert” your printer to sublimation printing. Converting your printer is as easy as putting Sublimation ink into reusable cartridges and letting the printer go through the steps.

My number 1 tip is this:

Always be sure to have clean hands when handling your sublimation paper.

Ink

Which ink is best? Best is in the eye of the beholder. There are some great inks, and there are some that aren’t so great. So with that being said, I prefer Sublimation Zone, Cosmos Ink, or Printers Jack. I started with Printers Jack because Cosmos Ink was out for two weeks, and I was tired of waiting.

• Make sure your cartridges are full.
• Take a syringe and pull 3/4-1” of ink from the bottom opening. Then return it to the bottle. This will get the ink flowing. Do one at a time and see if that helps.
• Have you cleaned the heads? (use the settings feature)
• Print something every day to keep your ink primed and ready to use. It also keeps the air out of your lines or cartridges.

• Make sure you turn off fast printing. You want nice crisp prints, to allow for your substrate to look it’s best.
• The side you print on is matte, no matter what brand of paper you use.
• Change your setting to premium matte paper for the best results.
• Change your paper setting to high standard plain paper and output high.
• Switch brands of your Sublimation paper. I’ve seen LOTS of issues from the brand A Sub and switching TextPrint R paper. You might even have to switch from 125 to 120 “weight” paper. I’ve had great success with Printers Jack paper from Amazon!

• If your paper is jamming, be sure you don’t have a piece of foam stuck in the rollers.
• Cleaning your roller wheels with rubbing alcohol if you are getting “pizza lines” on your prints.
• If you are having trouble getting your Epson WF-7720 to print a color or even colors try these Inkjet Printer Purge Files .
• If your printer isn’t reading the cartridges, get rubbing alcohol, and wipe the chip. Be sure you wipe the bottom where the ink comes out onto the printer paper too. Then let them dry, and replace them into the Epson WF-7720. I use one Alcohol Prep Pads per cartridge, so there is no mixing of the colors.
• If you are getting lines on your paper that don’t belong, wipe off the bottom of the printhead. You can slide pieces of paper towels under it clean up ink if needed. Commonly referred to as Pizza Wheel Lines on your print out.
• Replace your cartridges every few months, or when you run out of a color. Just have a system in place, so you know when you changed what color last.
• Keep a backup set of cartridges on hand at all times. You never know when a chip will go bad, and you will need it.

Epson WF-7720 Tips and Tricks

• Once converted, you can only use your printer for Sublimation Printing. You will need another printer for normal printing.
• If you need to reset your printer, unplug it and leave it unplugged for about 15 minutes. Plug it back in, and try printing again.
• You might have to replace the cartridges but only do that as a last resort.
• Keep a level head. Once you get all of the kinks worked out the Epson WF-7720 will work like a charm.

Order your paper, empty refillable cartridges, and sublimation ink from the same person you are going to continue to use.

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