Head Problems. Need suggestions.

[signcrafters]

Black head has issues.
Soaked head. Bled line. Several heavy cleanings.
Any suggestions?

Soljet 545ex.

Thanks.

 

[Mosh]

cap station.... what printer? Black and yellow are not usually together...

 

[signcrafters]

replaced caps on Roland 545ex < 1 year ago.
Thanks

 

[DravidDavid]

That head looks good! Haha

Not much you can do after a soak and bleeding the lines. New head time. Or you could lower your "It looks good" standard haha

 

[signcrafters]

That's what I thought.
Thanks

 

[phototec]

replaced caps on Roland 545ex < 1 year ago.
Thanks

I had a similar problem a few weeks ago on my SP-540v, I had changed cap tops last October, after my post on Signs101, it was suggested that I change the cap tops so I did and now my nozzles are firing at 100% now.

I was very surprised to learn that the cap tops only last about 6-9 months because the black rubber looses it's shape and the cap top does NOT make a seal against the head to allow the pump to pull ink through the head (at least in my case) for cleanings and keeps the head from drying out.

As soon as I changed the cap tops and did ONE cleaning, I started to notice improvement, then within 24 hours I was back to normal, it seamed like magic. I just can't express enough how important it is to have GOOD cap tops to prevent clogged and deflected nozzles.

 

[signcrafters]

Well, it's a lot cheaper to replace the cap, so I'll start there.
Keep you posted.
Thanks!!!!

 

[CS-SignSupply]

While you are replacing captop(s), you should make sure the wipers and scraper are in good condition.

If not, do your maintenance.

 

[signcrafters]

Thanks for the support.
Changed the caps, cleaned the heads, wipers replaced....
Nothing changed.

Looks like a new head is in my future.

Thanks again!

 

[player]

Did you use Roland caps or knock offs?

 

[CS-SignSupply]

Looks to me the head is too far gone to recover completely, even with new Roland OEM caps.

 

[phototec]

Looks to me the head is too far gone to recover completely, even with new Roland OEM caps.

Question?

Do you ONLY sell Roland OEM cap tops or after market?

The reason I'm asking, the last ones you sent me had NO markings or part number on the packageing, they were in a plain plastic bag that was not even sealed. Another 101'er told me his Roland cap tops came in a plastic bag with a Roland part number on it.