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  1. Is an old JV3 still a useable machine in a modern sign shop

    Yes 3 heads CMYKlclm Slower but less to align. SC
  2. Time to replace the print head?

    Maybe worth fitting a new print head cable. I try and eliminate all the cheap fixes first. SC
  3. Is an old JV3 still a useable machine in a modern sign shop

    You cannot set the machine to run CMYK you have to set it in the rip. SC
  4. In search of new heat press

    We are using a very very old Xpres (UK) machine which must be 30 years old. We have had four new machines of various makes and supposedly quality and none of them come up to the build quality of this old monster. It takes two people to lift this thing!!! The only thing is I think spare parts are...
  5. Mimaki jv33 trouble - 911

    The air lock could be a faulty or empty damper. Does the yellow dampers have similair amount of ink as all the other colours? if not pull ink through the damper till it is about half full. I didn't think you could physically empty a JV33 of a colour due to it having sub tanks (I could be wrong) SC
  6. Training a New Employee

    Thanks everyone. SC
  7. Pinch Rollers for VJ1204

    I purchased mine from Digiprint Supplies in Belgium they cost £25.56 for 10off plus delivery. I ordered 3 sets for our VJ1604. SC
  8. Is an old JV3 still a useable machine in a modern sign shop

    I was going to run this as a 1xCMYK omitting the light cyan and light magenta. SC
  9. Training a New Employee

    Oh and here is the other issue:- The only thing the local college does not do is Graphic Design. This is a good thing in my eyes as everyone I have employed that thought sign making was just like graphic design lasted no longer than 2 months! Graphic Design has no links with sign making much...
  10. Is an old JV3 still a useable machine in a modern sign shop

    Yes it's a 3 head, not a 4 head machine so definitely not the speediest machine in the world. SC
  11. Training a New Employee

    I think you may have misunderstood. I have to put him into a college apprenticeship such as engineering, woodwork, plumbing, electrical, etc. SC
  12. Training a New Employee

    We currently have a young person that has been handed to us by a training company. He seem to have what I can only describe as the "right stuff" so we will be taking him on. The issue is the training company wish us to take them on as an apprentice after his trial period. This will entail us...
  13. Is an old JV3 still a useable machine in a modern sign shop

    We have an old JV3-160SP which I bought a few years ago very cheaply. It had been offline for quiet some time but over the last year or so I have replaced the caps, pumps, dampers and have now managed to get 3 completley perfect heads for it. Also I have a bulk ink system which will make this...
  14. Banding issue on VJ1624

    This could be a whole list of different causes. But I had a similar issue and as you say and the pf wheel was the cause. The wheel had distorted and was touching the encoder sensor. When moving the loaded material forward in the machine with the buttons listen very carefully for a slight thud or...
  15. Abort head wash on a ValueJet 1304 ?

    This info was given to myself by a tech and helped me when I accidentally set a head wash in progress. Here is what to do:- To call up the self-diagnosis menu, follow the steps below. 1. If the system is in the operation mode or the selfdiagnosis menu mode, press [Power] key to turn the...
  16. Oracal 651 Discoloration?

    I have had a look at the pictures and have used 651 for a number of years without issue. But maybe the issue isn't tree sap or heat issues, it is maybe the chemicals that they are using in his line of work. Just look at what he advertises he does!!!! I would take a close look at the paintwork...
  17. VJ 1304 Suddenly printing is black...

    Yes.... I would install a new head, new OEM head cable and a complete maintenance station. SC
  18. VJ 1304 Suddenly printing is black...

    I would hope that it is just a moved cable. I would reseat the head cable cables and hope!!! If it is still printing the fuse has not gone. If that doesn't work I would say you have been unlucky and the head has died. SC
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