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Just received word from APD that the AE-70 motors are not the same as the AE-60E, AE-75E, and other Express or the newer Extreme Series.
The AE-70 motor is no longer stocked. I am awaiting lead time response now.
The mainboards on these units are bit pricey at $875.
I have located the encoder for the Elite and Extreme models but nothing for the original AE-70 series. More than likely, the encoder for the Elite series will work on your Express model.
If so, the cost is $146 plus shipping. The entire motor assembly is $230 plus or minus.
Compatibility...
If straight lines are crooked, the likelyhood of the cuthead carriage being loose is very high. Relatively easy to fix and fairly common on Graphtecs with a bit of age on them.
PM and I will supply you with my phone number to help you out.
Download the firmware zip from the following... it includes a PDF doc on what steps to follow.
http://www.graphtecamerica.com/firmware_cuttingplotters/FC7000MK2/FC7000Mk2v380.zip
Last I recall, you will need 2 cleaning carts and perform a 'Head Wash'
Caution: you can not cancel this process, once you start, follow the process to completion
If you are having drop out, it is very possible your captop or damper(s) needs to be replaced.
All Roland printers with heat should be using the Max inkset. Roland offered 3 inksets that were "eco solvent" but each have specific uses.
SOL - Original SOlvnet ink - required treated media
Eco-Sol - Second Generation - required heat to cure - non treated media
Eco-Sol Max - Current...
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