I am working with a Mimaki tech now to solve the problem and will make a statement about what happened, 3rd party chips and what to beware of concerning what happened to me. As soon as we complete the fix I'll post what I've found.
There should be some understanding about chips before anyone uses them, some things that are good to know and what Mimaki doesn't tell you.
Removing the cmoss battery will not help you at all. Do not remove it.
... Extending time via a reproduction chip! Only way to do it.
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