Convert vj1204 to rj900x

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I have a vj1204 and wanted to convert to a rj900, if the change the mainboard wouldn't it work? Has anyone try doing this?

 

[Jim Hancock]

Why?

 

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Why?

It is like the 1204.. but I can just convert the 1204 to sublimation just the rj 900 prints faster and don't use chips for the ink . Was just wondering.

 

[Jim Hancock]

Aha! Understand the desire to eliminate chips and get more speed. However, several things to consider. If you have been running solvent ink in your 1204, then you will need to change out ink lines, dampers, maintenance station, and thoroughly flush the print head. So, it's possible to convert it to sublimation.
Converting it from a 1204 to an RJ900 is a different story. Even though they are very much the same, I'm sure there are electronic difference and some physical differences. The electronic part will be the big thing, as the firmware determines how the machine operates and is an integral part of the design. Think of it like trying to install firmware from a Dell computer on an HP computer. With the printer, the firmware change probably won't work, as the software to upgrade the firmware will most certainly reject the RJ900 firmware as being incorrect.
If you do convert it to sublimation, the way to gain speed is going to be in your profile settings.

 

[printimage]

Aha! Understand the desire to eliminate chips and get more speed. However, several things to consider. If you have been running solvent ink in your 1204, then you will need to change out ink lines, dampers, maintenance station, and thoroughly flush the print head. So, it's possible to convert it to sublimation.
Converting it from a 1204 to an RJ900 is a different story. Even though they are very much the same, I'm sure there are electronic difference and some physical differences. The electronic part will be the big thing, as the firmware determines how the machine operates and is an integral part of the design. Think of it like trying to install firmware from a Dell computer on an HP computer. With the printer, the firmware change probably won't work, as the software to upgrade the firmware will most certainly reject the RJ900 firmware as being incorrect.
If you do convert it to sublimation, the way to gain speed is going to be in your profile settings.

Yea.. I know as I have all new parts and lines but problem I am getting now is I took a main board from another 1204 and it is giving me a 79 err commu. But i can't get help sorting that out as i was told it is communication with main board and heater board. Any insight on this problem?