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Page 1 DTF PRINTER USER MANUAL...
Page 2 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer NOTICE Please read this"Safety Precautions" and instructions before first use. Pre-Use Inspections Ink Safety Precautions The labels and icons on t he machine are intended for safe usage, aiming to prevent injury or damage Check if the ink damper, printhead, and other accessories are In case of ink contact with the skin, promptly rinse with water.
Page 3 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer (When the icon turns green, it KNOW THE OTTER 40 DTF PRINTER KNOW THE CONTROL PANEL Indicator Icon indicates that the powder shaking and drying system is active.) Plus M_Transport M_Shock Power Button Power Button (Powder...
Page 4: Other Spare Parts
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer SPARE PARTS OTHER SPARE PARTS Sold Separately 2 x Printhead 2 x Cap Top 2 x Ribbon Cable 2 x Ink Damper RIP Software Ink Filter White Ink Wiper Blade Printer Circulation Splitter Mainboard...
Page 5: Installation Videos
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer SPARE PARTS ALL-IN-ONE DTF PRINTER ASSEMBLY Auto Film Take-up System Film Roll Holder Base Frame PIPE Film Roll Core Fixing Bar Use screws to secure 4 cross bars on the Confirm the direction of the base frame, Place the purifier inside the base frame and frame.
Page 6 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer ALL-IN-ONE DTF PRINTER ASSEMBLY ALL-IN-ONE DTF PRINTER ASSEMBLY Ensure the 4 supporting feet are positioned Move the purifier to the tray. Place two fixing bars on the both side of Remove the fixing plate shown above.
Page 7 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer ALL-IN-ONE DTF PRINTER ASSEMBLY ALL-IN-ONE DTF PRINTER ASSEMBLY Connect W2 to the reflux tube. Connect W1 to the white ink bottle. Install the fixing plate back in place. Install the auto film take-up system and Tighten the four support feet to suspend Plug in the main power cable.
Page 8: How To Use
HOW TO USE? Install the printhead and perform printhead Turn on the printer. Load DTF film on the film roll holder. Pour the hot melt powder into the Start to print your design. Once the printed film reaches a suitable calibration.
Page 9 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer 使用一体机 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE PRINTER Wrap the printed film as shown above. Lower the rod to secure the film. Turn off the suction system. SECTION Wait until the printed film reaches a length Secure the film onto the core, then activate Close the front inspection door.
Page 10 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer DTF PRINTER FEATURES Nozzle Resolution 300dpi 600dpi Printhead EPSON i1600 x2 720 x 1200dpi（4pass） Print Speed: 3.5-5.0m²/H / 720 x 1800dpi（6pass） Print Speed: 2.5-3.5m²/H Print Accuracy 720 x 2400dpi（8pass） Print Speed: 2.0-3.0m²/H Voltage 110V/220V±10% 50Hz-60Hz Print Mode Uni-direction / Bi-direction Temperature: 15-30℃、 Power 300W 5A-10A Operating Environment Humidity: 35-65% (no condensation) Language Options Chinese/English Ink re-circulation system White Ink Automatic Stirring Circulation (Control Panel) Printer Software Otter RIP Adsorption Platform Adjustable Adsorption Platform Design Software Otter 40DTF Heating System Three Stage not Stages Language Options Chinese/English/French/German/Italian/...
Page 11: Printer Control Panel
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer PRINTER CONTROL PANEL HEATING CONTROL PANEL VIDEO TUTORIAL MAINTENANCE Scan the QR code for more detailed Lift up pinch roller Feed film backward VIDEO TUTORIAL tutorial. Scan QR code for more Move the carriage...
Page 12 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer PREP WORK – INSTALL THE PRINTHEAD PREP WORK – INSTALL THE PRINTHEAD Turn on the printer. Press the "LEFT" button from the control Remove the screw at the top left of the Remove the housing of the carriage.
Page 13: Install The Printheads
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer THE POSITION AND DIRECTION OF INSTALLED PRINTHEAD INSTALL THE PRINTHEADS #1 Upper Left #1 Upper Right #2 LEFT #1 Left #2 RIGHT #1 Right #1 Lower Left #1 Lower Right Install the printhead on the carriage.
Page 14 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer INITIAL INK ADDITION PREPARATION INITIAL INK ADDITION PREPARATION Insert white ink dampers into the ink Turn on the switch and the printer. Draw ink from the remaining ink dampers Use the syringe to draw ink through the ink...
Page 15 Follow the onscreen prompts. Unzip the package and open the software. The operation of this printer requires the use of the 40 DTF software. Please ensure to open this software when operating the printer. Wait until the software and printer are successfully connected;...
Page 16 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer HOW TO USE OTTER RIP SOFTWARE Follow the onscreen prompts to set language. (Please restart the software for the changes to apply). Click to import the design. (BMP, JPG, PNG, TIFF, TIF, PDF are supported) Click on "Auto Layout", the design will fill the canvas automatically. This feature is suitable for batch printing. Follow the onscreen prompts and click on "RIP" to enter the printing setting, and then, click on "Print" to send out the The toolbar located in the lower left corner is for design.
Page 17 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer INSTALL FILM ROLL INSTALL FILM ROLL Loosen the knob and remove the holder Press "EXIT" to move the carriage back in Press "UP" to lift the pinch roller. from one end of the film winding unit.
Page 18 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer PRINTHEADS TEST PRINTHEADS TEST Press "ENTER" to enter the setting interface. Select "Maintenance". Select "Manual Pump". Select "Two Head". Press "EXIT" to return to the initial interface. Press "EXIT" to return to the previous menu and select "Clean Nozzle".
Page 19: Printhead Calibration
1. Calibrate "Vertical align" Test "Check Verticality" again and if the Align the position of white nozzle in the Open "Otter 40 DTF" software, Follow the onscreen prompts, the printer will Check the printed vertical CMYK Unscrew the four screws securing the lines are still not aligned, repeat until they same way.
Page 20 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer PRINTHEAD CALIBRATION PRINTHEAD CALIBRATION 2. Calibrate "Horizontal-spacing align" 3. Calibrate "Vertical-spacing align" Follow the onscreen prompts, the printer After printing, an Enter the caculated Examine the printed test Follow the onscreen prompts, the After printing, an...
Page 21 With the carriage housing installed, all the preparations for the DTF printer are complete. Let's begin! Examine the printed test pattern and identify the one that overlap entirely, while noting the corresponding number under the columns. E.g. (-3)
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer PRINTING A T-SHIRT TROUBLESHOOTING The printing data cannot be transmitted from the PC. Issue Solution Mismatched printer was selected ？ Confirm the printer name from the menu. Whether LAN is connected or not ？ Confirm LAN is successfully connected. Incompatible PC or OS are being used? Check the operating environment of the PC. Tape the printed film on the t-shirt and Cold Peel: Allow the film to cool, peel film Enjoy your creation.
Page 23 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer TROUBLESHOOTING There's no ink output during printing. If there is a bend in the waste tube, the waste ink will not flow Issue Explanation Solution Whether the waste tube is bent. out, resulting in the ink not being extracted when the printhead is Straighten out the waste pipe cleaned.
Page 24: Troubleshooting - Print Quality
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING No response when I click on"Print". There appears to be no power to the printer. Issue Solution Issue Solution Does it display error messages ？ Troubleshoot the error and print again. Whether the power cord is connected? Confirm the power cord is successfully connected. Have you entered the menu page, or are you Voltage mismatch between the machine and the Confirm that the power supply is normal.
Page 25 Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer TROUBLESHOOTING – PRINT QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTING – PRINT QUALITY The image edges show a soft blur, while text or straight lines cast There are stripes on the printed items. pronounced shadows and appear grainy. Issue Solution Issue Solution Whether there is ink coming out of the nozzle. Press "Clean" from the control panel, or perform "Prinhead Clean" from the menu.
Page 26: Error Message
Otter DTF Printer Otter DTF Printer ERROR MESSAGE When an error code is displayed on the LCD panel, take action as described below. Error Error Issue Solution Issue Solution Code Code Detecting ink station motor or 1. Please ensure that the origin sensor is correctly inserted and that there are no short circuits in Check the ink station motor, ink station sensor, and wire is normal and intact.

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