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  1. JV33 error 09 "FPGA ERROR" on startup/boot

    Hello, Hopefully someone can help me with this issue, before I go replacing the motherboard and potentially blowing a new motherboard. Bought a second hand JV33-160 2009 model, running firmware 5.3 Tried to boot up, and got an error 09 "FPGA ERROR". I have went through all the normal...
  2. JV33 new mainboard E106578 firmware downgrade to 2.2

    Hello all, has anyone had any personal experience with downgrading a new mimaki jv33 (2011 Chinese made model) using the new mainboard E106578. I have a 2009 Japan model with the original mainboard E105997 and have successfully downgraded this to firmware 2.2 i am scared of bricking the...
  3. JV33 Ink Parameters

    Hello all, Because of the help from this forum I was able to unlock/access the aqueous ink selection and now have my mimaki jv33 running in 8 colour under the ES3 Inkset, although I am running 8 dye sub inks through the printer. Unfortunately I have hit another problem now, obviously because...
  4. Unlock/Activate JV33 Solvent Inksets from aqueous setup

    Hello, Just a quick post to try and save me the ridiculous tech call out fee for something that users should be able to select. I have a JV33 that apparently has been set up and locked as a dye sub aqueous setup. When I try to change to ES3 Inkset this option isn't available. Can anyone help...
  5. How to determine if your mainboard firmware is a JV33-160 BS model

    Hello, I am having problems with one of my JV33-160's and before I update the firmware I want to be 100% sure that my printer is either the normal JV33 Model or the JV33 BS model. is there any way to determine this 100%? as apparently the BS Model uses different firmware? the reason why I am...
  6. Mimaki JV33-160 using Epson DX5 Printhead (from Stylus Photo R2000)

    Hello All, Just thought I would post this up. My genuine Mimaki printhead died the other day. I was reading lots of posts about downgrading to firmware 2.2 then running cheaper DX5 printheads. So before I bought a genuine head, I though I might give this a try. The results are weird...
  7. Mutoh Rockhopper Bi-Directional Alignment

    Hey guys, Wondering if you could help in this matter. I have a 87" Rockhopper 2K Plus (also called Toucan LT) which prints fine in uni-directional, however I can not get it going in bi-directional. I have attached pics of the alignment chart, which NORMALLY (according to the manual) should...
  8. Super J-Star Ink? Feedback Please?

    Hello, Newbie, from Australia. Recently I travelled to Shanghai APPEX expo (very large show I might add) and saw a "no odor" ink - Labeled "super j-star ink range". Is anyone currently using this ink in any epson dx4/dx5 printhead based machine? If so, any feedback on color, runability...
  9. Fuse 1 Error "e102" on Mutoh Rockhopper 2 - please help

    Hello All, I am a newbie to this forum, so hopefully someone can help me... I am willing to take photos etc, if this helps... Cut a long story short, I powered up my machine, and during bootup, just after initialization (like 5 seconds after pressing power button) I get a beep... and on screen...
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