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eco solvent

  1. Fluorescent colors/ink eco solvent

    Hey, Ive seen a lot of topics where people are complaining about their colors not being vibrant enough? Luckily there are fluorescent eco solvent inks available. Does anyone have experience with these? Are there things to keep in mind when using them? Just replace yellow and mangenta out of the...
  2. Help with my JV33

    Hello, I hope you are well. I am writing this post because I have been having issues with my JV33-160 DX5 head for a few days now. This machine had been sitting unused for about 8 years and we decided to repair it in July. We changed the head, the entire capping station, dampers, ink lines...
  3. help deciding on a new purchase. latex or eco solvent. My breakdown on Roland BN20a vs HP115 latex is hopefully at least informative

    I've done what I feel like is a lot of research because I hate asking a question that is answered by a simple google search so hopefully I've learned enough where I'm not wasting anyone's time. Hopefully I don't ramble too much lol and hopefully this will help someone else because I had to do a...
  4. UV T-shirts Possible With Print Media or Need Alternative Ways to Do T-shirts (Latex, DTF). Is allergy to Latex a Possibility?

    HISTORY: We are replacing our Roland SP300v with a mimaki ucjv300 so that we can expand into a wider market. However, we do not want to loose the capability to do print and cut type t-shirts. We also from time to time may need to cut (none printable vinyl). I wouldn't want to put that in...
  5. Printable stock with transparent or semi transparent background suitable for Eco Solvent (S80600)

    Hi all. Really appreciate anyone's help on this one! I need to find a stock with either a transparent, or a semi transparent, possibly glassine type carrier stock which is suitable for Eco Solvent ink, specifically the Epson S80600. Most carrier stocks that I can find which are for the vinyl...
  6. Need Help VS-640 Head dripping/spraying yellow ink

    After printing a large amount of motives with more than 90% yellow, we keep getting a problem with one or more of the yellow nozzles. They keep shooting out yellow ink on the complete width of the printer, and we get a yellow line throughout our whole printing. As I wanted to clean the head...
  7. Eco Solvent Ink for IPF 8400S Wide Format Printer

    Hello, I'm from the UK. This printer has 8-colour ink cartridges. Providing I flush the system through would it be possible to use Eco Solvent Ink? Can anybody recommend where to buy if so? Especially for 8 colours? :) Thanks in advance!
  8. HP Latex 115/315 vs Mimaki CJV300-130

    Hi all, I am looking at replacing our existing Mimaki CJV300-130 that has been down with an error that the techs can't figure out without loads of parts and travel time (Our techs are appx 3.5 hour drive away). We are looking at replacements with wither another CJV with this supplier taking on...
  9. Epson S40600 vs HP Latex 315+Epson P6000

    Hello everyone, This is my first post on any forum, so please be patient with me. :) Some background: I am a small photo studio & print shop owner located in a small city in India. I also do sublimation printing (t-shirts, mug, etc.). Now, I want to expand my business and reach more customer...
  10. Question about Ink Cartridges

    I got a bunch of Jetbest ECO Pigment cartridges from a person who got rid of their Roland printer. Will this ink work in a Mimaki CJV30-100 printer if I change the chip? is the ink the same or will it ruin my printhead? Does someone have a reference number for the JetBest Eco Pigment? Any...
  11. Roland Soljet Pro4 XR-640 Eco-Solvent w/ NEW HEADS

    I am selling a Roland Soljet Pro4 XR-640 Eco-Solvent printer to make room for another piece of equipment. This machine has just been serviced by Graphic Solutions Group with all new heads, caps and dampers. No cosmetic damage. As new condition. Asking $14,600 OBO. The machine is located in...
  12. Question UV ink vs eco-solvent ink

    Hi, We do decals and backlit signs. We have a Roland VG2-540, it prints great on 3M IJ180 vinyl. But the inks scratch easily and we have to wait 24 hours before cutting into bleed. I'm thinking of getting a UV roll to roll printer (probably Mimaki UCJV) to overcome these problems. But 1)...
  13. Eco-Solvent Ink Material for Epson 80600

    Hi everyone! Newbie Here :) I'm currently working as a prototype technician at a floral business and am in need of advice in choosing print material. We have two large format printers in house, an 36" Roland UV printer and a new Epson S80600. I've been tasked with setting up the Epson and am...
  14. Need Help Print via maintop cut via flexistarter

    Just starting out, I was curious as to whether there’s a trick to getting flexistarter to contour cut a print printed from maintop RIP software (Chinese printer) I can’t get fexi to read reg marks before the cut. Thanks!
  15. Bleach, Latex and Eco Solvent inks...........

    So I'm wondering about the following: I am printing vinyl stickers and some may not be laminated. The question is: If while cleaning a boat with bleach, it gets splashed on the sticker not laminated, will the printing come off? Does the ink matter whether it's Latex or Eco-solvent ? Is one...
  16. Mutoh 1624 Subtank Not filling

    We have a 1624 here at the shop and the black subtank will not refill. I performed a valve check for the subtank and you can hear a click when this is done. All of the other tanks fill up just fine but the black is almost sucked up tight. Also, I have almost zero black steps on the nozzle check...
  17. New Guy Inexpensive Heat Transfer for cotton or cotton blends

    I'm trying to work my way into the printing business but I had no idea how much there was to know about it. I have a more than full time business now but it's quite physically demanding and on my next birthday I'll be hitting the big SIXTY mark. I thought the garment decorating business would...
  18. Fabric Banner Printing, which material?

    Hello I have a Versacam SP540-V eco solvent (Triangle) I would like to venture into fabric banner printing. The fabric should be able to be tensioned as I want to make sleeves to fit over frames like a sock but be taut. Can anyone recommend a product?
  19. Wheat Paste-able Media for Eco-Sol

    Hello all! I am here in search of a substrate that I can wheat paste. Client wants fine quality prints on wheat paste media. I have found THIS media, it says compatible with PVA based adhesive, will it be compatible with the wheat paste process as well? If so, then this seems like a winner at...
  20. Best 54" Printer For Printing On Wall Fabric (adhesive)

    Hi guys, I currently own a Mutoh eco-solvent printer and am hoping to purchase another printer in case my Mutoh ever has any issues. What 54" printer would you recommend for printing wallpaper on wall fabric? Currently I print on wall vinyl which takes a while to dry, and will scratch if I...
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