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Oh also, does anyone have a source for the plastic connectors and clips that pinch off the lines?

There are a few sources for the printheads online and the average cost is about $250 per head. I am using one of the older pumps that I replaced, I setup a quick and easy sonic cleaning system based on information I gathered on youtube. Currently one of the things I am noticing, is that only 2...

Result after Magenta Sonic bath

You pretty much nailed it SightLine the JS501 is Graphtec’s 2nd model. they first sold the JS300 series, both the 300 and 500 were former attempts at the printing market. The machine is about six years old and was primarily sold in the Latin America Market, Matter of fact, I bought it in Miami...

Just stopping in to post the results for today. Not perfect for sure! :banghead: BUT, considerably improved from the beginning. Here are two pics of what the results for today produced. The Cyan seems to be printing well, The Yellow isnt to bad, the Magenta and Black are giving me the most...

"Player" According to artbot and a few threads related to cleaning solutions, the mixture uses the same ingredients as most manufacturers. Just to be sure though, I soaked tubing in it for a week without any issue. http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?65904-Cleaning-fluid-question...

I did make a contact at Graphtec that's been pretty helpful so far, although it took a while to find someone. You guys are right about the ink bypassing the dampers, I dont get it either... I'll work more on making sure there is no air in the lines tomorrow - so I can move on to what is making...

I took photos as I disassembled things and replaced them as they were (with the exception of that one little cleat that "Player" mentioned )- you might be absolutely correct about someone screwing it up prior to me. They do have manuals for it online... ( I have referred to the manuals often...

"Player" You might be EXACTLY RIGHT regarding that!! - I did not put them back and they very well could be the cause!! I'll be working on cleaning them out and returning them to where they belong. "SightLine" I agree and I am just as confused - but with the cleats re-inserted in the tubes (as...

"Player" After working my way through a few different offices and people - I finally did make contact with someone there. I am communicating with them as well, but I'm one of those types who can't stay Idle and wait - therefor I figured plugging into the wealth of knowledge here is a good thing...

"Player" I do agree with you that there is a seal leak somewhere. Adding the model to the title - I actually did try that - but did not receive many replies. See these other threads... http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?116940-Graphtec-JS501-18-Resurection-(ink-jet-printer)...

StopSignGraphics... Great insight, a little about this system - the pumps are pushing ink towards the print heads, the ink then either goes into the heads or is diverted into the damper. Ive attached an image that I have diagrammed to explain the ink flow for this system. As far as the ink, as...

Couple of things.... Attempting to remove the air out of the lines I am noticing that the air bubbles are traveling (what seems to be backwards ) down the ink line into the ink cartridges. Which brings up a question ( It might be a dumb one so Don't laugh - lol) I would think the dampers...

It utilizes XAAR 126 print heads ( It has 12 of them )

"SightLine" I totally agree with your suggestion, but unfortunately budgets and finding parts for this machine has proven to be difficult. I did however finally make a connection at Graphtec that is at least willing to give me some insight on the machine. Originally the call center did not even...