Why Do Inkjet Print Heads Fail Frequently? Five Causes and Preventive Measures You Must Know!

      In our daily work and life, inkjet printers have become indispensable. Whether for printing documents, photos or posters, they can handle it with ease. However, have you ever encountered a situation where the inkjet print head suddenly stops working, resulting in a decline in print quality or even complete inability to print? Don't worry. Today, let's discuss the five main reasons for inkjet print head failures and list effective preventive measures to help you better maintain and use the inkjet print head. 

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Five Major Causes of Frequent Failures of Inkjet Print Heads

1.Dust and Environmental Pollution

In a dusty environment, suspended particles larger than 1 micron can cause permanent clogging and damage to the nozzles, and conventional cleaning is often ineffective. It is recommended to provide a closed, temperature-controlled and dust-free environment for the printer to extend its lifespan.

2.Air Turbulence and Radiant Heat

Air turbulence can cause fogging of the print head, affecting print quality and possibly clogging the nozzles due to abnormal ink drying. Therefore, during use, avoid direct radiation from heating dryers or other sources onto the print head.

3.Media Impact

When the media roll or paper collides with the print head, or the edge of the paper is bent, curled, too wet, etc., it may cause the print head to malfunction. Therefore, it is crucial to handle the media correctly to ensure it does not come into contact with the print head.

4.Incorrect Cleaning

Using incorrect cleaning fluids (such as distilled water, isopropyl alcohol, etc.) to clean the print head may cause permanent damage. It is recommended to use professional nozzle cleaning fluid.

5.Using Inferior Ink

Inferior ink may contain salts and heavy metals. These precipitates not only affect the color and print effect of the ink but may even clog or damage the nozzles of the print head. Therefore, when purchasing printer ink, choose an ink manufacturer with a strict quality assurance system.

Obooc is a multifunctional ink manufacturer integrating R&D, production, and sales.

It is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in high-end coloring ink. Founded in 2007, it offers over 3,000 ink products.With its rich product line and advanced production technology, it holds a leading position in the industry.  Produced in a dust-free workshop with five original German imported filtration process lines, the printer ink it makes has fine quality, high purity, and no impurities. This can effectively prevent the clogging or damage of the print head and ensure the printer's optimal working condition at all times.

Fujian Obooc New Material Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2007

Dust-free workshop production, with 5 original German imported filtration process line

The printer ink is fine in quality, high in purity and free of impurities