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Expired JV3 Inks???
- Thread starter jdigital
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Only way to bypass the system would be 1. Bring down your Firmware to version 3 or lower. 2. Install a bulk system with either a chip resetter or have dummy carts with reset chips. I can offer Triangle Bulk system, or we also sell replaceable chips. The replaceable chips would be easiest solution, remove the expired chip and attach new chip (new chip is good for 500cc (aka 1/2 liter). PM or email me for pricing, and/or more info.
Joey Alonso
GTSTech_1
Joey Alonso
GTSTech_1
premiercolour
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ColesCreations
New Member
To use expired cartridges, you do NOT need to downgrade your firmware, or buy new chips or anything like that.
Just remove the little battery on the main board, and put it back in.
Date will now say 2005 or something, so all cartridges will be "new". It's a 30 minute job, it's free, and well worth the hassle, as new chips is something you only need if you use aftermarket ink.
In the software, you can change the date forwards, not backwards, if you screw up and change year, printer will stop working (ours did).
Procedure:
1. Unplug printer from all electrical, and unplug firewire.
2. In the back, on the right, remove roll holder and cover.
3. Remowe firewire board.
4. Locate battery, remove it, put it back in.
5. Put everything back together.
6. Screws left over proves you did a better job than the factory
7. Good to go.
Only difference will be a few personal settings like margins and such that will be back to factory default.
I would not worry about the ink being a couple of years old, as long as it has not been opened for more than a few months. We have bought several sets of expired ink from our local supplier at half price... Brand new, sealed, never opened.
Just remove the little battery on the main board, and put it back in.
Date will now say 2005 or something, so all cartridges will be "new". It's a 30 minute job, it's free, and well worth the hassle, as new chips is something you only need if you use aftermarket ink.
In the software, you can change the date forwards, not backwards, if you screw up and change year, printer will stop working (ours did).
Procedure:
1. Unplug printer from all electrical, and unplug firewire.
2. In the back, on the right, remove roll holder and cover.
3. Remowe firewire board.
4. Locate battery, remove it, put it back in.
5. Put everything back together.
6. Screws left over proves you did a better job than the factory
7. Good to go.
Only difference will be a few personal settings like margins and such that will be back to factory default.
I would not worry about the ink being a couple of years old, as long as it has not been opened for more than a few months. We have bought several sets of expired ink from our local supplier at half price... Brand new, sealed, never opened.
NitroSigns
New Member
On the machine, under one of the settings, you can change the date.
ColesCreations
New Member
Yes, you can change the date, but only the WRONG way
I was very frustrated when I was being a bit too smart and changed the year, and the printer would not do as much as routine cleanings.
Resettable chips are a waste of money as long as you are running original ink, as you then lose the near end warnings too.
I was very frustrated when I was being a bit too smart and changed the year, and the printer would not do as much as routine cleanings.
Resettable chips are a waste of money as long as you are running original ink, as you then lose the near end warnings too.
xtremesigns
New Member
how long do they work after the date - is it 30 or 60 days...i forget..
ColesCreations
New Member
Something like that 30-60...
Don't remember anymore, my printer has now gotten into 2006, don't figure I'll ever put in older inks than that!!
Just remove/replace that battery and never worry 'bout it anymore!
30-60...Don't remember anymore, my printer has now gotten into 2006, don't figure I'll ever put in older inks than that!!
Just remove/replace that battery and never worry 'bout it anymore!
theeventsource
New Member
ColesCreations, thank you very, very much for your posting. I was able to save two inks in a pinch!
ChicagoGraphics
New Member
Inks for a JV3 sp are good 30 days after they expire, but there are ways to get them to work 120 days without messing with the firmware. Call who ever you bought them from and talk to there tech.
ColesCreations
New Member
To Eventsource- Happy to help.
The procedure I described was not one I can take the credit for, as others passed it to me.
It does not in any way alter anything in the printer, it gets reset back to how it came from the factory, minus the date, which now says 01012005 (thereabouts).
I recommend it highly, as no need to worry about dates on the cartridges, no messing with firmware, and chips still show "near end" etc.
And- got expired cartridges from my supplier for less than half price last month...
The procedure I described was not one I can take the credit for, as others passed it to me.
It does not in any way alter anything in the printer, it gets reset back to how it came from the factory, minus the date, which now says 01012005 (thereabouts).
I recommend it highly, as no need to worry about dates on the cartridges, no messing with firmware, and chips still show "near end" etc.
And- got expired cartridges from my supplier for less than half price last month...
APC Tech NE
New Member
If anyone has unopened expired SS2 inks they no longer need etc let me know.
Thanks
Thanks
Stick It On
New Member
JV33 Clock Reset
Both of my black cartridges had came up as empty all of a sudden (one was totally full) the console did not indicate it but I finally figured out the cartridge expiration was the problem.
I performed battery the reset on my JV33 which is even simpler then the JV3 instructions above, after removing the cover the battery is there waiting to be popped out. On the first boot of the machine cartridges were successfully detected again but I was met with a battery replaced alarm which was quite unsettling. After restarting again the printer functioned as usual!
I don't do a large amount of printing so this was a great help for me not to have to throw away unused ink! Thanks for posting this info.
Both of my black cartridges had came up as empty all of a sudden (one was totally full) the console did not indicate it but I finally figured out the cartridge expiration was the problem.
I performed battery the reset on my JV33 which is even simpler then the JV3 instructions above, after removing the cover the battery is there waiting to be popped out. On the first boot of the machine cartridges were successfully detected again but I was met with a battery replaced alarm which was quite unsettling. After restarting again the printer functioned as usual!
I don't do a large amount of printing so this was a great help for me not to have to throw away unused ink! Thanks for posting this info.
ColesCreations
New Member
Hi, Stick It On- Are you saying that this procedure also works on the JV33???
Some guys have stated it does not, nice to know if it's a good procedure for the JV33 also!
Thanks!
Some guys have stated it does not, nice to know if it's a good procedure for the JV33 also!
Thanks!
COREYAARON
New Member
I have alot of ss21 cartridges, some are still good, others not. I'm selling all of it @ very discounted prices. Still in factory plastic wrap, i can sell expired ones with disposable chips. Let me know, i am an authorized Mimaki dealer.
ColesCreations
New Member
See what I mean? Even an authorized Mimaki dealer has no problems selling expired ink. This goes to prove that the only reason for the VERY conservative date marking on the cartridges; is to sell more ink.
Lots of posters have been concerned about expired inks clogging heads. Do anyone have firsthand knowledge of this happening with ORIGINAL inks?
I would also be careful with installing cartridges that have been left open for a long time, but have never had any problems with sealed cartridges, even ones more than 2 years out of date. (Shake before installing just to make sure, I also do this with current ones)
Lots of posters have been concerned about expired inks clogging heads. Do anyone have firsthand knowledge of this happening with ORIGINAL inks?
I would also be careful with installing cartridges that have been left open for a long time, but have never had any problems with sealed cartridges, even ones more than 2 years out of date. (Shake before installing just to make sure, I also do this with current ones)