Converting to dye sub

SameDay Signs · Dec 3, 2020

I have a jv33 that runs great but haven’t been able to sell which I was then going to buy a dye sub printer from part of it so I am wondering is it feasible to even doable to convert my solvent jv33 printer to dye sub or am I just better off forgoing it and getting a dye sub printer, I don’t need anything huge but would need to do at least a 2x3 print with it so again would prob need a larger printer then a desktop type

many help or ideas is appreciated - also if someone wants to trad e hit me up lol

lvy · Dec 4, 2020

JV33 is great printer and very simple to convert. Just you must flush all ink related parts with Solvent Cleaning fluid, than with water based cleaning fluid and then you can start using Dye Sublimation inks. You can consider about changid SS21 chips to Sb53 to change voltage on the printhead optimised to Dye Sublimation inks.

lvy · Dec 9, 2020

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Yes, the JV33 still makes a great dye-sub printer, just keep in mind that there will be some costs involved. We have done a far number of solvent to dye-sub conversions on JV33s ourselves, and have never found a way to successfully return a solvent head back to running waterbased inks without loosing a large portion of nozzles. Here are the items you’ll need for a successful conversion:

1x Mimaki M007947 Print Head
8x Mimaki M006579 Dampers
8x Mimaki M006974 Joint Valves
8x Refillable cartridges or bulk system
1x InkControl PCB

We typically flush with mild solvent cleaner , then air, follow with acetone and then air again. We put in new Dampers and Joint Valves before installing the new Print Head because you don’t want any traces of solvent ink mixing with the new dye sub ink.

Excluding flushing fluid, ink and labor, parts will run about $3,500. If your JV33 is in good shape, this is still much cheaper than buying a new machine. Cheapest comparable new machine right now is the Mimaki TS30 at around $7-8K. It’s worth noting that the TS30 is basically a JV33 but cones only in 54” and have the heaters and takeup stripped out of it.

Not sure what you’re planning for a heat press but keep in mind that the cost on this hardware can outprice even a brand new printer - large flatbed presses (say 30 x 40”) are in the $5K to $10K range and rollfed calendar presses go for a minimun of $20K (i would argue $30K for anything decent)

If you want to talk to our technicians about a conversion, parts, inks or any other supplies, feel free to call our office at 855-927-2465

- Dave M
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We use Solvent cleaner plus waterbase sublimation cleaner and we flush all lines twice. First solvent, than waterbase and again solvent and waterbase. Sure you must leave cleaning fluid inside for long time to work. You are right that new dampers are needed and cheap. But printhead if it is in 100% good shape can be cleaned and used wiuthout any problems.

gelink · Dec 11, 2020

SameDay Signs said: ↑

I have a jv33 that runs great but haven’t been able to sell which I was then going to buy a dye sub printer from part of it so I am wondering is it feasible to even doable to convert my solvent jv33 printer to dye sub or am I just better off forgoing it and getting a dye sub printer, I don’t need anything huge but would need to do at least a 2x3 print with it so again would prob need a larger printer then a desktop type

many help or ideas is appreciated - also if someone wants to trad e hit me up lol
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lvy said: ↑

We use Solvent cleaner plus waterbase sublimation cleaner and we flush all lines twice. First solvent, than waterbase and again solvent and waterbase. Sure you must leave cleaning fluid inside for long time to work. You are right that new dampers are needed and cheap. But printhead if it is in 100% good shape can be cleaned and used wiuthout any problems.
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gelink · Dec 11, 2020

yes is rigth and easy job

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