Rant are all dampers created equal?

[daveludwig328]

are all dampers created equal? Why does Mimaki use the tall dampers on a dx5 head, and Roland uses the small side by side dampers, and Mutoh uses the dual channel dampers? All are "based" on the same dx5 technology but everyone has a different theory... I am a little crazy so I might just try the tall Mimaki damper on my mutoh or swap in a set of the big roland dampers just to see if it changes anything. If you have tried this and know it will not to work or can provide a reason why I should not try please let me know.

http://www.solventinkjet.com/mutoh-valuejet-dual-channel-damper-oem/
http://www.solventinkjet.com/mimaki-jv3-large-damper-w-adapter-o-ring/
http://www.solventinkjet.com/mimaki-jv33-jv5-and-cjv30-damper/
http://www.solventinkjet.com/roland-large-ink-damper-o-ring/

 

[Terry01]

No.. they are a different size for a reason. each pass creates a slight vacuum that replenishes your inks
when the head stops firing. dual channel heads can use small dampers but it is recommended to use large.
If you are throwing solid colors, big dampers are better

 

[premiercolour]

are all dampers created equal? Why does Mimaki use the tall dampers on a dx5 head, and Roland uses the small side by side dampers, and Mutoh uses the dual channel dampers? All are "based" on the same dx5 technology but everyone has a different theory... I am a little crazy so I might just try the tall Mimaki damper on my mutoh or swap in a set of the big roland dampers just to see if it changes anything. If you have tried this and know it will not to work or can provide a reason why I should not try please let me know.

http://www.solventinkjet.com/mutoh-valuejet-dual-channel-damper-oem/
http://www.solventinkjet.com/mimaki-jv3-large-damper-w-adapter-o-ring/
http://www.solventinkjet.com/mimaki-jv33-jv5-and-cjv30-damper/
http://www.solventinkjet.com/roland-large-ink-damper-o-ring/

If you tell us about the model of printer you have. Perhaps we can help you better. No, not all dampers are created equal. Mimaki JV3 uses short dampers. Mutoh dual channel damper is for DX7 printhead technology. Guess someone is confused here.