Maintenance Station?

[dynawg]

I am contemplating the purchase of a used Mutoh Prismjet. The seller says it needs a maintenance station.

My searches here mention cleaning stations, capping stations, maintenance stations, all kind of stations.....

Are these different words for the same thing? How difficult is the maintenance station to replace, and what kind of price range am I looking at to replace it?

Trying to get a ‘real’ tech out here to the edge of nowhere would probably cost more than the printer purchased new, so I’d be looking to attempt it myself.

Thanks!
Bob P.

 

[schurms]

A maintence station for mine is about $400, the maintence station consists of a capping station, pump and pump drive motor. They install pretty easy, the only trick is when you wire in new motor make sure printer is unplugged and make sure your wiring is correct.

 

[MacDaddy]

Call Signwarehouse, they sell them Cheaper that 400.00, three something......

 

[Jackpine]

I got one through Gregory, shipped by Mutoh next day for $325.00. But that was a while ago. all the parts in the maintenance station can be replaced individually. I had to get one because the pump leaked and "melted" the only non solvent gear in the maintenance that is not replaceable.

 

[dynawg]

Well, that issue is now moot.... But my thanks to all for the input!

Bob P.

 

[MacDaddy]

Your Welcome Bob

 

[exclusivesigns90]

cmykparts.com

 

[Jackpine]

www.cmykparts.com sells a lot of parts. Victor is a very good vendor and his service and quality excellent, but he doesn't have maintenance stations. I believe they are not available except from a dealer and shipped from Mutoh. quote schurm...Capping station, pump and pump drive motor and wiper assembly in one unit.

cmykparts.com

 

[MacDaddy]

That is correct Sir.....

 

[MacDaddy]

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