DTG M2 Training Course

In this training course, you will learn the ins and outs of your new DTG M2 printer. The course will take you through the basics of unpacking the machine and loading your platens, to more advanced techniques like downloading and utilizing the C7 software, pretreating, and printing onto both a light and dark garment. You will also learn the process and importance of performing daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual maintenance on your DTG M2 printer.

*Performing scheduled maintenance on the machine is imperative to its successful performance. Failure to complete any necessary maintenance procedures will result in high costs that may not be covered by your warranty.*

As part of the On-Boarding process,  your Customer Care Representative (CCR) will enroll you in the training course(s) you need access to. If you have not gotten in contact with your CCR yet, give them a call at 800-891-1094, and the will get you set-up for success.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Unpacking the Machine

    • Temperature & Humidity

    • Anatomy of the Printer

    • Powering Up the Machine

    • Loading Platens

    • Leveling of the Platens
  • 2

    C7 Software

    • C7 Software Installation

    • C7 Software Setup

    • Image Criteria

    • General Use – Overview

    • Garment Tabs

    • Photo vs. Graphic Queues

    • Resolutions
  • 3

    C7 Software Advanced Topics

    • Color Boost Wizard

    • Knock Me Black Out Wizard

    • White Choke Wizard

    • White Ink Percentage Wizard

    • White Under Black Wizard
  • 4

    Inking the Printer

    • Loading the CMYK and White Ink into the Printer

    • Setting the WIMS System

    • Performing Power Cleanings

    • Performing a Regular Head Cleaning
  • 5

    Daily Start-Up Maintenance

    • Checking Your Ink Levels

    • Checking the Waste Ink Bottle Level

    • Performing Head Cleanings and Nozzle Checks

    • What to Do If You Are Not Getting A Good Nozzle Check
  • 6

    The Importance of Pre-Treating

    • Examples of Good and Bad Pre-Treating
  • 7

    The Process

    • Light Garment Pre-Treating

    • Light Garment Printing

    • Dark Garment Pre-Treating

    • Dark Garment Pre-Treating – Using the Wagner Sprayer

    • Dark Garment Printing
  • 8

    Daily Shut Down Maintenance

    • Cleaning the Wiper Blade

    • Flushing and Cleaning the Capping Station

    • Cleaning the Spit Pad and the Flash Box

    • Cleaning the Ramps on the Print Head

    • Wet Capping the Capping Station
  • 9

    Weekly Maintenance

    • Cleaning and Oiling the T-Rail

    • Cleaning the Encoder Strip Without Removing It

    • Cleaning the Encoder Strip By Removing It

    • Checking the Waste Ink Tubing
  • 10

    Monthly Maintenance

    • Changing the Check Valve

    • Changing the WIMS Filter
  • 11

    Semi-Annual and Annual Maintenance – Changing the Dampers

    • Filling the Ink Bottles with Flushing Solution

    • Performing Power Cleanings to Flush the Machine

    • Changing the Dampers