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Change ink type 1617H

Ed Phillips

New Member
I have a VJ-1617H currently uses the soy based MP11 or MP31 ink. I have had the smart card need disabled so I don't need cards at all now
I want to switch over to a 3rd party Eco-Solvent ink and use refillable cartridges

Will a really good Cleaning / Flushing the lines, Change Dampers to new, etc be enough ? Just put in a new head so I don't want to mess it up

Is there a way to test the compatibility of the different inks to see if they don't mix well even if tiny amounts are left? I'm thinking mixing a few drops of each and see if there is any reaction over time but not sure if the solvent will just evaporate and it will thicken no matter what.


I have read where this has been done but don't have a step by step of how.

Thank You
Ed
 

netsol

Active Member
did you ever determine the process to convert?
we purchased a vj1617h but haven't received it yet.

how is yours setup?
in a perfect world, i would like to do cmyk wwvv (varnish)

is there a compatable varnish for the MP11 inks?
 
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