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  1. Question UJF-6042 White Ink circulation settings & timer How do I turn it off or adjust settings ?

    Is there a setting or parameter I can access to adjust the white Ink circulation timer or turn it off completely. I run my printers with a direct line to the Damper & give them a shake. Timer still pauses the printer & runs the circ pump randomly would be awesome to do away with all the...
  2. Question Opinions on older Brother BES-1240 4 head embroidery machines

    I know little about these older machines - Pretty old school and uses 3.5" floppys - Looks like a sturdy production workhorse. I need a 4 head but no budget for a newer one. Are these still viable in 2022 - will they produce quality work ? Is there a company that makes upgrades for the old...
  3. UJF-3042/6042 OEM Flexible inks Long term stability on soft & Flexible media ?

    Anyone have experience using Mimaki LF-140 and LF-200 inks on things that flex and twist and wrinkle ? How long will the ink remain flexible on finished product ? Between the two versions whats the best bet for long term stability - cracking would not be good. Thanks
  4. Question Mimaki UJF-3042 Error 12e Head failure Strangeness

    My Best printer with perfect head tests started dropping nozzles / Lost Half the print pattern then changing symptoms to distorted print patterns and finally 12e errors intermittently I cleaned the FFC connectors on slider and slider relay boards same issue but head Yellow/ Black...
  5. Discussion UJF-3042 - When LF-140 White Ink goes bad, Ever had this happen ?

    I have two machines running Lf-140 Cartridges from the same batch , very close to expiration. The White began to cure soft and sticky and easily rubs off the surface. The other inks are fine. Both printers are having the same issue. Ive had the Inks catalyze and solidify before but Ive...
  6. Anyone actually Purchase Ricoh Gen 4 heads from an Alt Vender and have a good experience ?

    I Use Older Cartridge machines UJF-3042 s and 6042's and do all our maint - Have used mostly Authorized dealer parts and found it money well spent . Ive seen parts dealers advertise compatible Ricoh heads for 1/3rd the cost of a Mimaki Replacement. Have made small purchases with 1 or 2...
  7. UJF-3042 Anyone have Ink Cartridges leak at the rubber seal

    Have been having issues with ink Cartridges leaking where the machine needle penetrates the rubber cartridge seal . Affects all cartridge Colors - Needles are not bent or broken and I cant see any issues with the cartridges. Overnight there will be a couple drops of Ink seeping around the...
  8. Need Help UJF-6042 White ink Valve/ needle part # Help

    Im having a bear of a time finding a part number for the white ink valves on my UJF-6042 . These have a needle that penetrate the white ink cartridges when you push them into the slots . The valve and needle is used on the oldstyle UJF-6042 white ink re circulation sys. I can find the valve...
  9. UJF-6042 901 Error code (what am I doing Wrong)

    This is a new (Old ) machine for me - I have its twin which works fine - This one Boots up fine, no errors , everything looks fine , Good inks , work height is set, When I Do a test print its gives a 901 error code - resets Gives the error code whenever I try to test print or do a regular...
  10. Know any Vendors that sell Used Mimaki s

    Got two 3042's and Its time to add a UJF-6042 to the shop, Not enough wallet for a new one this year - Are there any Used equip dealers or brokers that we can go to to scrounge up an older model or even an old warhorse we can refurb.
  11. Mimaki UJF-3042 How /Switch LH-100 to LF-140 Ink set

    Have two early Mimaki UJF-3042 s (non fx) They were set up for LH-100 rigid inks I have gone thru both machines cleaned & replaced filters / ink lines heads , etc . I need to get them working with the LF-140 ink set but looks like they were designed before LF 140 inks came out ...
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