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It is the sub tank valve that will be sticking. I have replaced these on my 1604 twice now and it still comes up occasionally with this error. Normally knocking it off and on again clears this, if it doesn't replace the sub tank valves. On a further note I believe due to the age of these...

Is their a program available to set these up automatically? Also what do you call this? Thanks SC

How old is the print head? Heads last between 2 - 5 years all depending on how well the machine is kept and that it is used a lot. I find that if I have even one blocked nozzle I will not stop until it is clear. Putting lots of prints through these machines seems to make them last longer. I know...

Head is blocked due to been left standing?!! SC

Anyone know where or what type these fonts are? Need something similar for a job Thanks SC

Soak overnight then post a nozzle test print. The head can let go at any time but that looks like ink starvation or the pump is not pulling through properly. SC

Magenta is misfiring. This is very odd as it looks to me that it is printing the magenta in the right place but adding a further shadow. Try a different file with similar colours and see if this makes a difference. This maybe a RIP input issue or a fault in the file. SC

There is your problem in a nut shell. That looks like a hell of a lot of nozzles blocked for something to just start printing like this. That looks like it has been blocked for a long time. How old is the print head and is the machine used much, as these machines thrive on a lot of use? I would...

The ink should be able to be pulled through whether the fuse is blown or not. Is their plenty ink in the machine? I know this sounds unbelievable but that's were I would start! It might be reading their is plenty ink but the 1204s do not have a sub tank like the bigger machines and need to have...

Just a little note... Since 3M brought out their 380 & 480 series wrap materials they have downgraded what the IJ180cv3 series can do. Now stating that IJ180cv3 is "For flat or moderately curved surfaces". This in my books at least means it is, or was never up to the job of complex curves and...

Clean the T Fence. You probably have ink contamination on it. SC

What is the nozzle check print like? SC

It could be the cap or maintenance station. SC

The 3M materials over here in the UK are the most expensive available. Their is no chance of any price matching over other materials either. For Instance Arlon 6000dpf is half the price of IJ180? I love the 3M materials but the cost of the material is getting prohibitive. SC

I am on with stream lining what stock I hold for Self Adhesive digital printing. At the moment I carry:- Oracal 3164 (used for cheap short term prints) Arlon DPF 4500 (used for mid term vehicle graphics and flat panel signs. 3M Controltac IJ180 (used for moderate curved wraps) 3M Envision 480...

Replace the maintenance station. This is a sealing issue. The maintenance station needs changed at least once every two years, if not sooner. SC

If I remember on these machines. You will have to do an ink refill. Another question is, has the machine been left turned on whilst the cleaning cartridges have been in? If not the print heads will have dried out. This all depends on how long the machine has been left unplugged. SC

Without seeing your test print I can't say too much. But I would be changing the complete maintenance station as this is a thing I replace yearly as they can get pretty well gummed up with ink. The grinding noise is indeed the wiper assembly as this jams up and the gears that move it back and...

I can't see any banding either. If you are printing onto banner that looks sweet. The weave in the banner material creates a natural banding and nothing can be done about that. In my opinion that is some super prints onto banner material. SC

I have had this issue with Old Fibreglass Panels. It is a ball ache to clean as it is the top gel coat crumbling due to age and oxidation Rather than spend hours and hours trying to get it to a state were you can apply wrap. I would get the client to send it to a paint shop to be re-painted or...