A DTG Startup Routine Before the First Customer Order

Use the manufacturer’s startup procedure, inspect the nozzle-check result and confirm the first production sample before releasing customer work.

Make the first check traceable Keep a dated startup record with the operator’s name and the check pattern. Compare the pattern with the machine’s instructions and perform only the prescribed response. Do not use repeated cleaning cycles as a substitute for diagnosis.

Confirm the production setup Check the selected garment, platen and saved job preset. Run a sample where the order warrants it and keep evidence of the approved result. If an unusual defect appears, pause the affected work and record the condition before changing settings.