In this episode of The SNEED-CAST, Ken and Charles dive deep into one of the most overlooked parts of industrial printing — ink cartridge care. From proper storage and daily wiping techniques to knowing when to cap your cartridge and how to handle solvent-based vs. water-based inks, this conversation is packed with real-world tips to keep your SNEED-JET® printers running flawlessly.

They also share behind-the-scenes stories from the field, explain how Sneed’s “Keep Coding Simple” philosophy drives everything they do, and reveal how their support team helps customers recover dried or damaged cartridges — for free.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

Why cartridge care directly impacts print quality and uptime

The difference between solvent-based and water-based inks

How to store and cap your cartridges properly

Common cartridge “don’ts” (like sandpaper… yes, really)

Pro tips for white and yellow pigmented inks

How Sneed’s help desk and recovery program can save your cartridges

Whether you’re printing on glass, metal, film, or cardboard — this episode will help you avoid downtime and get cleaner, more consistent codes every time.