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Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 18 Sep 2011, 00:40
by gonzo
hey there, im new to dye sub so dont know much,i have a epson d120 . i have been using it to do some mugs . the problem is that the power light is flashing when i go to print and the red light is staying on,which i believe is the ink?
can anyone help me with this i think it needs ink, but there seems to be ink in all chambers ,though the 2 black 1s are a bit low, 1 is lower than the other.
could that be the problem?

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 18 Sep 2011, 01:17
by Paul
Is it not flashing because your waste ink tank is full? Can you move your cartridges to change cartridges position?

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 00:23
by gonzo
paul i think you have cured a hangover!! done that and made out to printer there was a new cartridge inserted and all was solved!!
well for the now anyway cheers mate!!!!!!!
your a star!!
am gonnae need ink anyway at some point where is best to get it? i dont want cheap, i want qaulity !
thanks again :smile:

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 00:48
by gonzo
well i thought it was cured but seems to be false., it turned ot it only printed twicr good then back to same, then,,,,, i ended up breaking the green and white thing on top of the ink cartridges :mad:
which i guess is a sensor of some sort?
i guess this is gonnae be a big problem now???????????????

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 07:42
by bms
gonzo;30760 wrote:hey there, im new to dye sub so dont know much,i have a epson d120 . i have been using it to do some mugs . the problem is that the power light is flashing when i go to print and the red light is staying on,which i believe is the ink?
can anyone help me with this i think it needs ink, but there seems to be ink in all chambers ,though the 2 black 1s are a bit low, 1 is lower than the other.
could that be the problem?
The problem sounds like it is the cartridge block that is not fitted into the cartridge holder properly. This is a FIRM insertion and if the chips are not making proper contact then this light sequence will show.

The breaking of the upstand on your cartridge block is terminal though and you will need to purchase a replacement cartridge and tube assembly from your supplier for your printer.

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 12:00
by gonzo
The breaking of the upstand on your cartridge block is terminal though and you will need to purchase a replacement cartridge and tube assembly from your supplier for your printer.[/QUOTE]


can you please tell me where i can get this from and how much it will cost ? thanks

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 15:13
by boristrump
best to look up ebay for a epson d120 going for spare and repairs

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 19:43
by bms
boristrump;30803 wrote:best to look up ebay for a epson d120 going for spare and repairs
A new D120 won't help as it is the cartridge block of the EasyFlow system that is broken.

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 19:47
by bms
gonzo;30799 wrote:The breaking of the upstand on your cartridge block is terminal though and you will need to purchase a replacement cartridge and tube assembly from your supplier for your printer.

can you please tell me where i can get this from and how much it will cost ? thanks[/QUOTE]

You will need to get the correct cartridge and tube assembly from a Sublimation supplier. I presume you are using Artainium ink? The RRP for the new cartridge and tube assembly (which comes filled with sublimation ink - around 60-75ml of ink) and connects to the bottles (where the lock nuts are in the tubes) is around £50 +vat. Speak to your original supplier though as they may be able to help with a goodwill gesture!

Re: d120 help power flashing,red ink light on

Posted: 20 Sep 2011, 17:48
by gonzo
hi martin thanks. for your help, to be honest i bought the printer from a guy i worked with he sold me it as he was moving back down south. i have tried getting in contact with him but to no succes .
i dont even know what ink is in it :redface:
would it be better if i just bought a new ciss system if i dont know what in is in it?
i have been looking at them but there going to cost nearly £300 from sawgrass.