GS6000 cleaning kits

[GoodPeopleFlags]

I need to change the flushing pad again. Called our supplier and the flushing pads only come in a "cleaning kit" which cost about $85. I think the kit includes the swaps, the pad, and the tiny thing of oil to put on the thing that cleans the bar the print head travels on. $85???? I ONLY need a flushing pad! Any suggestions on where to buy the pad alone?

 

[Sashatronics]

Saw some on eBay other day

 

[gameon]

Hi there,

I'm currently responsible for one of these machines and I've noticed I'm going through flushing pads pretty quick too...

The Epson "flushing pad" is a plastic frame with a sponge in it. I've noticed the Mutoh Valujet machines which are relatives of the GS6000 have the frame and separate user-replaceable sponges. Anyone have any idea how I'd go about finding if the Mutoh parts are compatible with the GS6000?

Any regulars from the Mutoh forum browsing around here?

 

[Beyond 1]

I have mutoh valuejet and a toucan lt and both the flushing pads are smaller then the epson GS.... The epson pad is a solid sponge where the mutohs have holes and are quite hard. I know mutoh designed the GS for epson, but to my knowledge the heads and pads are epsons new design. I know Mutoh came out with the new 1624 if they have the new heads they might have the same flushing pads. Worth finding out... I'm paying $35.00 for 5 pads (oh yeah I don't get the free hair gloves or the little little, boy do I mean little bottle of oil)
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