Discussion Dampers: original vs. generic

[marco-it]

Since I changed the first dampers on my 1204, I have always used generic ones. However on this forum I have read many threads where the original ones are recommended. The price difference is remarkable: € 32,00 vs. € 1,20!
Now I wonder if in the long run the generic dampers ruin the head or simply stop working.

 

[Solventinkjet]

I've sold many thousands of after market 1204 dampers and only once in a great while one fails out of the box due to a manufacturing error. Other than that, they work just as well.

 

[netsol]

many of the roland aftermarkets, i am told, have a high failure rate

 

[Solventinkjet]

many of the roland aftermarkets, i am told, have a high failure rate

It's all about who you get them from. There are definitely bad manufacturers out there.

 

[marco-it]

many of the roland aftermarkets, i am told, have a high failure rate

It's all about who you get them from. There are definitely bad manufacturers out there.

Sure, however the question is what "failure" means. If the damper fails when it's brand new and it's so cheap, it can be replaced easly. The doubt is if can break down the head on the long distance.

 

[Solventinkjet]

Sure, however the question is what "failure" means. If the damper fails when it's brand new and it's so cheap, it can be replaced easly. The doubt is if can break down the head on the long distance.

No long term damage. All a damper does is contract when ink is used by the head, and then expand due to elastic forces which pulls ink down back into the damper which gives continuous flow of ink during printing. When they fail, ink simply stops flowing or it drops out of the bottom of the head.

 

[Terry01]

Walk into a printer factory and ask to see what consumable components they manufacture...

 

[Ahmed Samy Nagada]

Have 3 units 1624, only used original dampers, never used generic. Original dampers had the same life as printheads, so when ever I replace a printhead, I replace the dampers, cables & capping station as well. This combination never fails.

 

[marco-it]

Have 3 units 1624, only used original dampers, never used generic. Original dampers had the same life as printheads, so when ever I replace a printhead, I replace the dampers, cables & capping station as well. This combination never fails.

How long run your printheads?

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[Ahmed Samy Nagada]

How long run your printheads?

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It depends on volume of work, but the average is 18 month

 

[marco-it]

It depends on volume of work, but the average is 18 month

My printheads work 18/24 months too, loading about 1500 Square meters of material.

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