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  1. dx7 printhead - solvent cleaner in data connectors, not printing - HELP

    Right folks, I've been a silly boy, Wasnt 4 using machine for a week or so, so cleaned printhead and then left it sitting in solvent cleaner for 2 days. Ended up there was a tilt where it was sitting and have solvent cleaner into the data connections. Sprayed with electrical contact cleaner...
  2. New equipment purchase for a new print shop

    Hello again guys. Well most everyone has read my other posts about the issues that we had before with the used equipment we purchased on the mutoh 1324. Well we have all of our equipment sold. Printer, laminator, plotter and everything. With that being said we are trying to figure out what to...
  3. Printhead Cleaning Solution or alcohol and something else?

    I did notice that some people mix their own has anyone done this? I can make a purchase request for actual printhead cleaner but I was wondering if we could make our own.
  4. Difference between UV and Latex

    Hello, I have a Mutoh printer VJ 1324. I'm looking to get a UV printer soon. The Eco solvent prints beautiful images but on the wrong material it can scratch fairly easily if not laminated. If you have a 2 sided sign and the printed side is against vinyl (printed or unprinted) it can tear the...
  5. Latex vs Eco/Solvent vs UV Inks

    Upfront: I own a Mutoh VJ 1324 Eco-Solvent I was talking to my Fellers Rep the the other day and I was saying i was thinking of getting a UV printer because of scratch resistance compared to eco-solvent. Basically his response was they're not that much better, they are expensive (starting...
  6. Epson SureColor S70670 Vinyl Solvent Printer - Like New - Very Little Use

    For Sale: Epson SureColor S70670 Vinyl Solvent Printer We purchased it new 10/30/2013. Has had very little use (only 3 rolls of vinyl have been run through this printer) Only reason we are selling is because our business is closing - otherwise we would keep this. It's a very nice printer...
  7. Looking for a Solvent Printer

    willing to drive out of state. partner screwed me and kicked me out of the business so i have to start from scratch with very little money. if anyone has an at least 54" solvent printer for around $3000 (i know its a long shot, im not asking for criticism) please let me know. willing to drive...
  8. Mimaki cjv30 series printer opinions wanted

    I am about to purchase a mimaki cjv30-160 printer cutter. I would love to hear the good and the bad from anyone with experience with this machine. I am also trying to decide between the 4 color, 6 color or possibly 8 color with white and metallic so any opinions about the ink options would be...
  9. Solvent Printer For Sale in Dallas $1750 HP 8000

    HP Designjet 8000s for sale. ASKING $1,750.00 Printer is currently used daily as the primary printer for a sign shop. Video about HP Designjet 8000s/9000s/10000s Low Solvent Designjet Series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUNjsXfi81s Product Information Print banners, posters, and general...
  10. HP Designjet 8000s for sale

    HP Designjet 8000s for sale. ASKING $2500.00 Printer is currently used daily as the primary printer for a sign shop. Video about HP Designjet 8000s/9000s/10000s Low Solvent Designjet Series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUNjsXfi81s Product Information Print banners, posters, and general...
  11. hp 8000s problems

    Greetings all, Our hp designjet 8000s is acting up. We have a new magenta printhead in it, but after a while the magenta will fade out on a larger print. We've replaced the ink and the printhead (and the print quality improved immensely when we put the new printhead in), but the magenta...
  12. Permanent vs Removable Adhesive

    This may be a basic question but I still have some confusion... Lets use for example cheap oracal 3621 (removable) and Oracal 3640 (permanent) Both use water based adhesives. Both say they last 4 years...and from what I have read the only difference is that you can cleanly remove the...
  13. HP 8000 compared to Roland/Mimaki/Mutoh

    I need some help with choosing between the HP Designjet 8000 relative to similar solvent/eco-solvent models from other brands such as Roland/Mimaki/Mutoh for outdoor signage and banners. Why would the HP8000 be preferred over the others, if at all? Total cost of ownership -- printhead...
  14. Converting Roland CJ-70 Printer to solvent

    Hi there, Has anyone or know of anyone that has converted CJ-70 to eco sol? Artie
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