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I have been given a job something like what I have attached. This was created by applying translucent vinyls over the inside of the panels. What I am trying to do is print a pattern something similar to this and apply it is a single print. Question is can I print onto clear with my Mutoh...

Check and clean the head and ramps either side. Clean or replace the wiper Clean or replace the cap. If this doesn't fix the problem clean the encoder strip with denatured alcohol. SC

Sometimes it can stay in the lines and sometimes it can go all the way back to the cartridge. Also check that the cartridge has ink in it (I know this sounds like obvious but you would not believe it). Also check the ink in the cartridge is actually exiting into the line. If you run the pump...

Possible issues are:- Dampers or Blocked pump or Head manifold (Can crack and cause an air leak)* This is the most likely one. or even Leaking lines (possible on an old JV3) SC

Yes truckgraphics I have had plenty of that type of customer....LOL I had a client who was an oriental gent with an Indian food restaurant wanting me to guarantee his wooden sign for 10 years!!!! A wooden sign in this climate will last a maximum of 3 years no matter how much you prepare and...

I agree with Fatcat on all his reply. We have had a 1604 from new (2007) and I cannot fault it (mind you it is is kept spotless). It has had one print head and has run on bulk inks for the last 2 years. I actually have looked at buying a second 1604 but have been put of purchasing someone elses...

Our biggest issue is the weather here in Cumbria, England. Sadly our issue is sunlight (more like the lack of it!). The weather here changes from wet, very wet to deluge! Also doesn't help being near the sea which causes issues. Finally, it is cheap *** customers expecting quality and only...

I am at the moment working out roughly how long a shop sign lasts and what is the typical life span of your average sign. Typically I am re-signing a shop/company between every 4-5years. Occasionally we get a client that expects a sign to last forever! I currently have one running that was...

All I can say is I hope this was well priced. This is one job I quote out of the ball park! SC

Hi Fatcat Yes the only reason why I haven't upgrade was due to the cost and the attitude from Wasatch. I have two other Signlab 9.1 RIPs but I feel Wasatch is nicer to use and tends to print closer to what you would expect with little or no adjusting profiles. Signlab is so far of the mark as...

My VJ 1604 is running firmware 1.19 and is using bulk inks and replaceable smart cards. I even have a device to write my own smart cards. Have a look here http://www.mutohsmartcards.com/ I know that some of the earlier firmware versions can bypass the smart cards but you are correct saying the...

So what's the benefits of latex other than you have to change heads more often and the smell? Mind you their is very little smell of our eco solvent machine and really the only noticeable smell is when printing 3Ms IJ180 of which I can confirm I am addicted too! Actually I reckon their is more...

Yesterday afternoon I set of 3 separate prints and lastly a layout print of 3 files from Wasatch to our Valuejet 1604 and left it merrily printing away. I checked it to confirm colours and quality during which time I set up a few other jobs from my next print run. Well everything was fine...

I don't understand?!? I thought this was the main reason of buying a latex printer, that it was dry and ready to laminate almost straight from the machine! I have had de-lamination issues with Arlon 6000xrp on a solvent machine but never with 3Ms IJ180. SC

Did you replace the head cable when installing the new head? I have heard also that the Mutoh head cables are a much better item than after market ones. I have had a water based head on my my 1604 but it was not new and blocked more than the one it replaced. SC

Does the printer communicate/print from a RIP programme correctly? If it does why do you want to update the firmware?? Every problem that I had with my 1604 that was supposed to be remedied with the latest firmware did not work. Personally the firmware updates are only used by the manufacturers...

My take up unit has given up on my Valuejet 1604. Has anyone ever dismantled and repaired one of these units? Cheers SC

The Rockhopper extreme uses DX4 heads and has 4off them if I remember. If you know the machine it might be worth the expense of new heads and data cables. But if the machine is unknown and bought as it is at the moment you may find it will cost thousands to get running and it may be wiser move...

Obviously your heads are past reclaiming. It's time to buy new ones. Personally I think ultrasonic cleaning etc. is a waste of time once you have lost more than 10% of your nozzles. Unless caught early on and the head has not had tens of thousands of hours of use you may gain something. But in...

You could try digiprint supplies in Belgium.