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  1. How to test Mimaki CJV150

    Thanks for all the help. I'm buying it off a business owner who is clueless with regards to the machine and the guy who ran the printer for them is gone. I'll download rasterlink and get that trial going. Is the white nozzle check/usage info easy to find in the menu if I click around?
  2. How to test Mimaki CJV150

    Im looking at buying a used cjv150-160, I know how to run a basic printhead test to make sure it has no clogs. Q1) it is currently setup as CMYK + 2 whites + Light Cyan/Magenta ... how do i test the White? Would the printhead test show white stripes if I print on a clear vinyl? Q2) I want to...
  3. [ CJV30] Print > Laminate > Cut ??

    If anyone can chime in, Im having the same issue as thetomsid1 except I'm not laminating. Just trying to get it to cut a print with reg marks that errored out after print. I did almost the same exact steps - Set up document for cut/print in illustrator w/ finecut > output to rasterlink6 - In...
  4. CJV30-160 Printhead Issue

    The printer is 2 yrs old, and looks to be in perfect condition minus the print quality issues. I picked it up yesterday and it's now sitting in my shop. Im hoping to install all the drivers + raster link tmrw and see If i can figure it out. Im not sure how mimakis work, but my hp has a...
  5. CJV30-160 Printhead Issue

    Thanks for the clarity and taking the time to reply. I wasnt sure if it was a single head or not. If its not the printhead, could it be something way more costly? Ive read about caps /dampers... After looking for the past few weeks/months, its look to be good price point taking +2k into...
  6. CJV30-160 Printhead Issue

    Would you buy a used CJV30-160 with a bad Printhead? Looking at purchasing my first print/cut/solvent printer and a shop I know is closing up and selling his CJV for $8k. Said the black printhead needs to be replaced as black ink isnt getting thru and printing gray. Im sure I can replace the...
  7. HP 5000 UV - is it worth it?

    Bill, thanks for the estimate. Brandom, each ink in the printer is at 90% and it comes with an extra printhead for each color and 1 extra ink for light magenta amd cyan I think. I don't think he knows how to calibrate, and neither do I to be honest. Hes an older fellow who bought it for a...
  8. HP 5000 UV - is it worth it?

    Newbie question here in regards to the HP 5000 UV. I'm considering making an impulse decision and buying a 60in HP 5000 UV as my first printer. Its $2500, like new w/ 2 yr warranty and extras (a few new inks & printheads + 2rolls of paper). Ive seen a test print and everything works fine...
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    "I have a HP 5500UV 60" and have recently been getting a lot more requests for outdoor prints."...

    "I have a HP 5500UV 60" and have recently been getting a lot more requests for outdoor prints." Hello, I'm a sign newbie and researching printers. Im sorry for the newbie question im about to ask but hoping you can help me out. I'm about to buy a used HP 5000UV 60" for $2750 (like new w/ 2yr...
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