Can anyone guess what caused THIS??

[jiarby]

On the top covers on a mutoh ValueJet 1604, now nicely pitted with dimples.
These are the two covers on each end of the printer (above the capping station, and the maint. station)

You'll never believe what caused it....

RandyA... where can I get new covers? I like a pretty printer.

 

[slappy]

a bug!

 

[Sign_Boy]

User error. ie employee

Did you set a print on it?

 

[SignTech]

Global warming?

 

[Sign_Boy]

Global warming?

ROFLMAO:Big Laugh

 

[GK]

Looks like something was laid in the wiper fluid then rested on top of it.

 

[randya]

On the top covers on a mutoh ValueJet 1604, now nicely pitted with dimples.
These are the two covers on each end of the printer (above the capping station, and the maint. station)

You'll never believe what caused it....

RandyA... where can I get new covers? I like a pretty printer.

Well, I have actually laid on a bet of nails once, apply a bit of heat, flip the printer over on its back.....soooo, maybe I dont really want to know...


The part # is DE-12787, you should be able to order from your dealer.

Why not 'wrap' it?

Wrap it up right and it could end up on the Mutoh website.....

 

[TheSnowman]

Looks like Obama's been there.

 

[high impact]

Inquiring minds would like to know so we don't do it also! ;-)

 

[jiarby]

OK...

Here is the answer...

I bought some gloves with little grippy dots to use when changing material so we could keep greasy handprints off the media.

After installing the roll I took the gloves off and set them on top of the printer so I would remember to use them.

The rubber dots dissolved the ABS plastic lids. (or vice versa). I thought the dots has just stuck to the top, but it has actually pitted the top of the printer.

No heat, no solvent. Just took the gloves off and set on top. The next morning they were stuck.

 

[high impact]

I would have NEVER guessed that one!!!

 

[jiarby]

who knew that setting gloves on your printer would damage it.

 

[IVIilkman]

My Guess was Bubble Wrap

 

[PMG]

whats the cost on the side cover,,mine came with a crack in it and :Sleeping:Sign Warehouse:Sleeping: has yet to replace it,so they lost my business because of this one!!!! Im tired of beating dead horses down there in Denison.

 

[gabagoo]

I have those gloves too, but I wear them backwards because the black dot grippers mark up the vinyl worse than my hands.

 

[weaselboogie]

Anyone ever go fishing? Would this be the same as 'worm-proof' tackle boxes? Some artificials eat into the tackle plastics.

 

[randya]

OK...

Here is the answer...

I bought some gloves with little grippy dots to use when changing material so we could keep greasy handprints off the media.

After installing the roll I took the gloves off and set them on top of the printer so I would remember to use them.

The rubber dots dissolved the ABS plastic lids. (or vice versa). I thought the dots has just stuck to the top, but it has actually pitted the top of the printer.

No heat, no solvent. Just took the gloves off and set on top. The next morning they were stuck.

OK, jiarby,

Tell us the REAL story.....


Could you post the brand or any more info, and with your permission, I would like to post on the Mutoh Knowledgebase....

 

[jiarby]

OK... new game...

what's the over-under for what my dealer is going to try and charge me for these injection molded lids?

 

[jiarby]

Randy...

No brand name... no labels at all on these. I'll glady mail them to you and you can honk up a set of your lids too!

I'll stop by the store where I got them and see if there is any mfg details. Looks like a cheap chinese import glove. I probably paid a couple bucks, but they cost 15¢ to import.

here's a clearer picture...

 

[randya]

OK... new game...

what's the over-under for what my dealer is going to try and charge me for these injection molded lids?

How many kids do you have left?


To be honest, I have no idea.
I dont much get into pricing.
I had to get a tech to get the part#

I believe you, but you have to admit that is such a bizarre thing.