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  1. Increasing ink opacity

    I'm using a HP FB750 with the white ink loaded and Onyx as my rip software. I need to know the best way to get the best opacity on a clear plexi print. Is it possible to increase the white output to give the print a better backing?
  2. How to print in white on HP FB750

    I read some instructions online about setting up a file to print white. It said to create a "white" swatch and set it to "spot color", and that it wouldn't matter if it was actually white. They used magenta so it would be visible on the art board. My understanding was that it would translate as...
  3. Epson surecolor S80600 ink dry time? vs Ecosol Max 2

    Hey there! Wondering if any one can give me a real life experience with ink dry time the Epson s80600.We had a roland XR640 with ecosol max2 inks and white ink installed and it was painfull having to wait 24-48 hours before being able to manipulate white prints. Anyone able to give me a...
  4. Epson S80600 - White Ink Profiles

    Anyone running an s80600? I'm in need of a profile that allows for printing white ink. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
  5. Oce Arizona 318 GL white drop out

    I have problems running white ink jobs on my Oce Arizona 318 GL. The white ink will all of a sudden stop spraying when the reservoir is being filled and then drop large drops of white onto the flatbed or material. I've replaced ink the filter and bag and one of the hoses. Does anyone have a...
  6. Agfa Anapurna M2540fb Flatbed White ink

    I am looking at purchasing a Agfa Anapurna M2540fb Flatbed White ink printer. Just want to know what kind of issues any other AGFA users have. for example... what is the maintenance like? any costs associated with regular maintenance? can you do your own maintenance or do you need agfa to do it...
  7. AGFA Anapurna M2050 flatbed UV printer FOR SALE

    High-Speed UV curable flat-bed printer with white ink and roll to roll option. Print output at 23m sq/h. 4 pass bi-directional printing (poster quality mode) for images & text and 8 pass uni-directional (photo highest quality mode) for vector, signs, solids, images and text. In great condition...
  8. White ink Acuity 1600LED

    Has anyone else had any problems with their white ink on Fuji's Acuity 1600LED? Every time we put new white ink in, I have to do at least 1 subtank maintenance, frequently 2-3, before I can print again. Even if we change it before it errors and says to check the inkpac we still have to do this...
  9. White ink issue

    We are trying to print on clear acrylic, back side with a white ink over so you can see the image from the front. Everything works well except that the first 1/4 inch of white ink does not print and it's visible from the front. does anyone know what causes this and how to prevent it?
  10. [Help pls!] Uv printer White INK overspray dust (ink or static issue ?)

    We're new here so Hello to all ! We're getting crazy to solve an issue we get since some time with the White ink. I use a small UV flatbed printer and sometimes, the white ink overspray as you can see on the picture. It is a kind of white dust. Done already: - Head cleanings. - Manual...
  11. Roland Versa Camm - Printing white ink....?

    I need help. We have a Roland VersaCamm VS-640. Trying to print an image on clear static cling, in reverse and would like to flood the background with white after printing CMYK. We've tried all the settings in VersaWorks, following instructions from tutorials found on Rolanddga.com and are...
  12. How do I set up a bitmap to print white?

    I found a forum how to set up for white ink on Vector file- I have a masked bitmap image that has white in it. Can anyone tell me the set up for getting the white set up in that type of graphic please. Thank you, Amber
  13. White is not printing-HELP

    We have a Roland VS640 and first time printing white. Rip software is Versa works. When we go to Media Profile in versa works and click white as the option to view- It does not show up. It shows on the screen that white is not existant. On this for days- The tech said we don't need to set...
  14. mimaki white ink print head clog

    I run a mimaki ujf-605cII. One of the white print heads does not print at all, at this point. I'v tried all the usual cures- wipehead,cleaning, ink fill up, manual pull ink through line, replaced the cap, replaced the filter,replaced the pump core and soaked the head in cleaning solution. We...
  15. My HP FB700 Print Challenge: printing onto an iPad

    I have a rather spectacular customer who is a graphic designer and always comes to me with unique sign and graphics projects. I bought an HP FB700 printer in November and he is enthralled by this machine, which we love! He is bringing in all kinds of unique material for me to print on: Legos...
  16. I keep running out of metallic ink

    We have a Roland XC-540MT printer. For the most part it is awesome, and I love the ability to print in white and metallic. However, we don't have to do that very often, so we keep running out of metallic and white ink (through the automatic cleanings) before we get a chance to use it. I'm just...
  17. FUJI flat bed - plexi ink peeling problem

    Hey All! Just started at a new shop and they have a FUJI flat bed. It's an OCE just rebranded. They are having a problem with ink sticking to plexi glass. I never noticed a problem with the OCE at the old place. Plexi panels came and went very well. This particular job is a black text/white...
  18. Mimaki VS Roland - Metallic & White Color Inks

    Hi Everyone: I am in the market for a new printer. I have narrowed it down to the Mimaki CJV30-160 or the Roland VS-640. I know I would use the Metallic and White color inks so I was looking for any advice and knowledge about how these colors print. Does one printer do a better job than the...
  19. Colorburst RIP, Mimaki JV33

    Good Morning All, This is my first post, been lurking for a while now. I have a JV33 with a Colorburst v9.4.6 demo and I'm trying to run 6C+white ink through it. So far, unsuccessfully. Just got off the phone with Colorburst and was told they don't support that inkset, which I believe based...
  20. Advice for printing on clear vinyl

    I have a Mutoh Valuejet 48" and Flexi 8.6. I am trying to research advice for printing on clear vinyl with this printer - some people are telling me I will likely get poor/washed out color without the usual white backing of the usual white vinyl. Sign Warehouse tell me that is not the case, and...
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