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  1. Firmware Update Nozzle Check

    I installed the v3.09 firmware update on my VJ1324, and now my Nozzle Checks are different. The nozzle check prints the date, time and version along with one block of black, zero blocks of cyan and two blocks of yellow and magenta like normal. The Nozzle checks were perfect before the update and...
  2. Mutoh 1324 new Maintenance Station noise

    Hello, I just installed a new Maintenance Station on my VJ 1324 and it’s making a loud noise when cleaning. Usually when it’s sucking the ink down the cap top once the printhead moves off of it. When I do a little charge, it makes the noise while the head is on the cap top. It’s the sound it...
  3. Reuse Mutoh Ink Cartridge

    Hi, I purchased a third party ink for my Mutoh VJ1324 that I received without a chip card applied to it. I plugged it in not realizing it. If I purchase a card, can I use it if it has sat for a month with the hole punctured on it? Thanks
  4. Reuse Ink Cartridge that has previously been plugged in

    Hi, I purchased a third party ink that I received without a chip card applied to it. I plugged it in not realizing it. If I purchase a card, can I use it if it has sat for a month with the hole punctured on it? Thanks
  5. Random lines while printing

    Has anybody seen this happen before? It just started randomly dropping these lines every few passes. I’m using a Mutoh VJ1324. Not sure what the problem is.
  6. VJ1324 Random lines every few inches

    My JV1324 is printing a strip of vertical lines every couple inches. My nozzle check is almost perfect. Could this be an electrical issue?
  7. VJ1324 Media Not Pulling

    Would anybody know why or what I need to fix when my VJ1324 doesn't pull full 50 yard rolls very well. I have to roll out as much as I can and babysit the printer while printing. Otherwise it will lay the ink down too thick or kind of give a faded look in the print. Thank you
  8. Mark on Prints

    I have a VJ1324 and I’ve been getting what looks like a static mark on all my prints. It happens the left side of the printer 3/4 the way down, then the mark angles upwards until it reaches the end of the vinyl on the left side. Always happens in the same spot and pattern. I have the printer...
  9. Nozzle check missing yellow

    I have a Mutoh 1324 and recently I’ve lost a whole yellow channel. Nozzle check is near perfect except for the one whole block of yellow on the left. The right block of yellow is perfect. I installed a new maintenance station in August. Any ideas? Thank you.
  10. Need Help Arlon 3420 Laminate buckling

    Hi, so this only happens with Arlon 3420 Laminate, it tends to buckle on the release liner for about the first 12” when I start laminating. Then leaves bubbles on the print in that area. All other brands I’ve used work perfect. Any tips or tricks to prevent this? I run a Seal Base 54.
  11. Is it time for a Damper change??

    I have a Mutoh valuejet 1324. It’s dropping ink (cyan) after a couple feet of printing. Is it time to change Dampers? My nozzle checks are 100% perfect and the Printhead is 5 months old. thanks
  12. Mutoh VJ 1324 Print Issue

    So I replaced my printhead a few months ago, and ever since, I’ve been fighting a ghosting/possible static issue. My nozzle check is perfect and maintenance station was replaced 6 months ago. I get roller marks on the material. It doesn’t happen directly after the vinyl moves through the...
  13. Need Help Streaks on Prints

    Hello, would anybody know what is causing these light streaks? Or how to fix the issue? The prints start off good, but after a couple feet these streaks start to appear. I’m using a Mutoh VJ1324. My Nozzle Checks are perfect, I’ve manually cleaned the head and maintenance station. The my...
  14. Encoder Strip Spring

    Would anybody know where to find the encoder strip tension spring for a VJ1324? I lost mine and cannot find any small enough at my local hardware stores. Thank you!
  15. Printhead Parallel with Platen

    Does anybody have any tips or advice on how to adjust the printhead on a VJ 1324 so that it’s Parallel with the Platen? The left side is a little lower that the right. thanks
  16. Need Help Mutoh VJ1324 printhead/cap top adjustment

    Hello. I just replaced a couple dampers and all of my O-Rings. All four dampers have been replaced within the last 2 weeks. Now I can’t get any ink to move at all. The printhead will fire part of the blue and yellow nozzle check. But with doing a little charge and cleaning I still get no...
  17. Need Help VJ 1324 Dampers

    Hello, Does anybody have instructions on replacing dampers on a VJ-1324. I’m having trouble getting the black cover off that surrounds them. I don’t see instructions in the owners manual. thank you
  18. Need Help Mutoh VJ1324 Streaks in print

    So I’m getting streaks after about a foot of printing, my maintenance station was replaced 3 weeks ago and nozzle check is almost perfect. Any help on what to do would be appreciated. thanks.
  19. Need Help Bad Nozzle Checks all of a sudden

    Hello all, I have a VJ1324 running OEM Ink, all was good, having perfect nozzle checks. I was printing a 10ft piece of a trailer wrap and it was flawless until the last 3ft, I started seeing slight banding in the red. Now every nozzle check is random and missing a lot of nozzles with all...
  20. Substance Media

    Does anybody use Substance gloss or matte vinyl on a Mutoh Valuejet and Flexi Rip? I’m looking for a good profile to use.
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