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I have an OKI Colorpainter M-64. Monday morning I turn it on and as it is going through its boot up process a "SYSTEM ERROR 2340 RESTART PRINTER" appears. So I restart the machine following the users manual instruction. Same thing none of the display buttons do anything but beep. After a...

Thanks everyone for the replies...I've yet to be let down by this forum! Yeah I did find a post out there somewhere that mentioned multiple punctures in the cartridge after I posted this thread. And it definitely sounds like whats happening. Got the VS in 2010 and it has always periodically...

My Roland Versacamm VS-540 is leaking ink out of the bottom of the cartridge holding box (don't know technical name for this part but I attached pictures to help explain). First time it did this was about a year ago. One morning I noticed a pool of yellow ink underneath the printer below where...

We got a new OKI (Seiko) Color Painter M-64 a couple months ago, still playing around and dialing it in. This printer has 3 heaters a preheater to heat the media before print, a print heater, and an after print heater for drying. No where can I find recommended settings for what temp I should...

I've read a couple threads with similar issues but I want to put the specifics of my experience out there and hopefully get some better insight onto what is happening and/or how to avoid it in the future. I'd like to hear from any one with advice or possible causes as well as anyone else who...

I have an old Gerber Odyssey 50" vinyl cutter that up till a week ago I still used on a regular bases. I really like using the machine and don't want to scrap it out and I know the company I work for won't buy a new one. The part I'm looking for is the retractable metal strip that connects to...

I recently got a contract for the installation of vinyl graphics on 8 refurbished transit buses for a very large company that could potentially lead to a lot more. They are a very particular client so I need get the best results possible. The graphics are simple some reflective stripes and cut...

Hey I know this is an older post but I've recently had this same issue. I mostly to vinyl graphics on 45' coach buses. One client has a 35' printed curved stripe contour cut. And it really looks like hell when it's first installed it does fade but customer not happy thinks somethings wrong...

Anybody out there have the Hot Door CAD tools add on for illustrator? Looking for any comments reviews, recommendations, ... I've been wanting a CAD program for a while but more for fun than anything found Hot Door looks great but not cheap. Is it worth it?

So here's whats happening... I design and install vinyl graphics on coach busses. One of our bigger clients designs has a 24"in.x 35'ft metallic red and silver curved stripe running the length of there bus. To achieve the metallic look I print the red and 10% black on 3M Light Silver Metallic...

I have a similar Roland printer,VS-540, and use versa works. Also have similar banding issues and with it appearing more in reds. Had tech come out and basically tell me the heads bad, missing nozzles, so here's the outrageous price to replace and better yet let me give you our low prices on a...

Thanks yeah I've actually tried them already they are best chance I have so far just have to wait for them to come across one.

Thanks for the welcomes I've already learned much going through the threads. Weather wise been mild winter can't complain. MCI'S are assembled in a North Dakota plant I believe. MCI and VanHool are the most common coaches we get in to the shop and sell.

I have an older Gerber Odessy vinyl cutter and I the pinch wheel sensor is bad. Fixing parts for an older machine like this has proven a challenge. Gerber no loge makes or sells parts for these Machines and there referral couldn't provide one and didn't know when if ever they could. Just...

HELLO My name is Bill and I design print and install vinyl graphics on coach busses, RV,s, and fleet. I have only been in the business about a year and have recently taken over the graphics department in the shop. For the most part it's a one man show and so when issues arise with...