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  1. Rsaterlink 6.5 job log

    Is there anyway to see your job history / job log on rasterlink 6.5?
  2. Rasterlink cutting outside Illustrator clipping mask

    When I save a PDF it only saves the artboard but nothing outside however when I bring the PDF into rasterlink it cuts everything even outside the artboard / clipping mask area. Can I prevent rasterlink from cutting whats not in the clipping mask?
  3. CJV150-130 ink wastage

    Im coming from a roland vp540 and usually the ink cartridge is about 95% empty when I get a "out of ink" notification on the printer. On the Mimaki CJV150-130 theres about 100ml left on every cartridge, is there a way to save this as I have accumulated a few cartridges already could easily get...
  4. Do you know the part numbers for these cables?

    These are the flexicables on the print carriage board of my vp540. I need to order new cables from digiprint but I cant seem to find the part number on the manual Can anyone else identify them?
  5. Holder Cable issues

    We struggling with the holder cable where the pipes and cables are not sitting up firmly and is causing the head carriage to jam or makes a lousy clicking noise. The technician has tried to ensure that everything is clipped in nicely but somehow the cables seem to sag which is causing it to get...
  6. CJV150-130

    I intend purchasing a Mimaki CJV150-130, is this a good machine?
  7. Roland Vp540 upgrade

    I've had the Roland VP540 for more than 10 years now and other than the occasional encoder or ribbon cable issues every 4 - 6 months or so I am now considering upgrading. Could you guys please suggest a machine to upgrade to An entry level to mid range with regards to pricing is an important...
  8. Clicking sound on vp540

    When printing and the carriage reaches the end of the machine it makes a loud clicking sound almost like when the carriage hits the media clamps. I checked and the carriage / heads doesn't touch anything? Any ideas what could be causing the sound?
  9. How to stretch a vinyl

    Our measurements were off by 3mm and we printed a vinyl around 2000mm x 3000mm. How do I get the vinyl to stretch the extra 3mm so that there is no gaps at the edges?
  10. Software Help Versaworks 6 on vp540

    Is it possible to get versaworks 6 to work on a roland vp540? If not by default then by using some kind of a hack?
  11. Roland vp540 surge protector

    Would a 1000VA UPS be sufficient for a roland vp540?
  12. Chromadek sign estimate in estimatesoftware

    I've downloaded the Estimate Software trial and so far it seems decent but im trying to setup an estimate for a chromadek sign with gumpoles but cant figure out how to achieve it? Can anyone give me an idea Is this considered a 2 dimensional or 3 dimensional sign? And what other items do i need...
  13. Discussion Quoting per running metre or square metre

    To help me simplify the quotation process I have worked out the cost per square metre of chromadek and just marked that up but I have been wondering is this method of calculation correct or should I work with a running metre instead? Sorry to those using the imperial system
  14. Question Random magenta on all my prints

    It started off with a few minor pink spots and then it got a bit more and now it basically cover 90% of a print which basically means I cannot print anymore until it is resolved. The technician replaced the head cables and it still continued so he suggests that it is probably the head that...
  15. Need Help Ink smudging

    Any ideas what causes the ink on a vinyl print to smudge when using the squeegee? I doubt that its too much force with the squeegee as it did not happen before? Could it be the material, ink or printer heater settings or something else?
  16. VP-540 Magenta "text print" blocks all over the place

    I get these random magenta marks on most of my prints and they seem to be getting worst. They look like a long line of a test print (i.e. fine magenta lines). Its happening from two different computers so i'm sure its not software related. Anyone else experience this or know what could be...
  17. Cookie stencil material

    Using a Roland vp540, how can I cut a cookie stencil? The machine can cut vinyl but I'm not sure how much thicker it can cut. I cant use vinyl because it will stretch and distort the cutout so I was thinking something thicker but something that the 45 or 60-degree blade can cut?
  18. How high can I install an aluminium sign?

    I need to install a 3m x 3m aluminum frame with stretched PVC about 6m high. I intend using coach screws to bolt them to the wall. Would there be any negatives to this approach as someone mentioned that aluminium should not be installed that high?
  19. Continous beep when powering up

    A technician has replaced a transistor on my mainboard and since installing it when I power up the machine it beeps continuously. The technician also can't figure out what the problem is. He checked all the fuses and transistors etc on the board and all was OK. He also checked the head cables...
  20. Need Help Is my head gone?

    My Roland 540 yellow head needs atleast 2 or more powerful cleans every morning before its starts spraying yellow ink and that also 80-90% only. Without cleaning it either doesnt spray at all or only sprays around 30%. Would this mean that the head is clogged or could it be a damper or cap top?
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