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Media "Jumping" Forward

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PressPrintGraphics

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Well, on to the next problem for the week.

This started yesterday - while printing (or even moving the media forward or backward) it will all of a sudden make an inconsistent jump. So, of course, while printing it makes a jump and the print is ruined..

Any ideas..i'll snap a photo if needed.

It's a Mutoh VJ 1604.
 
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PressPrintGraphics

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Just to clarify..as the media is feeding..it does not feed consistently. The head will make a few passes and the media feed rate is fine, then it will all of a sudden make a leap, then prints normal, then a leap, etc.'

and with each leap, the print of course "skips"...

Anyone dealt with this..?

Thanks!
 
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SE SignSupply

New Member
I just finished up with a customer that had the EXACT issue you are having.

It's not the motor but the encoder for the PF. The disk is either scratched or warped (most likely warped).

Call me @ 919-363-1722 if you need help.

Ryan
 
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PressPrintGraphics

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Well, I ordered a motor from SW. Keith was a big help as always, so I will keep my fingers crossed that this fixes the problem. If not, back to the drawing board..but, it's Friday so I am not going to let it ruin my weekend - it's been a hectic week. I'll update everyone tomorrow, going to swap in the new motor and hope for the best.

Thanks for all the help guys, Signs 101 and the knowledgeable and friendly people on here are a blessing :)
 
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SE SignSupply

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PressPrintGraphics said:
Well, I ordered a motor from SW. Keith was a big help as always, so I will keep my fingers crossed that this fixes the problem. If not, back to the drawing board..but, it's Friday so I am not going to let it ruin my weekend - it's been a hectic week. I'll update everyone tomorrow, going to swap in the new motor and hope for the best.

Thanks for all the help guys, Signs 101 and the knowledgeable and friendly people on here are a blessing :)
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heyskull

heyskull

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I no from my own experience it is definitley the pf encoder or it's position.
As I have a spare x axis motor now!!!!!

I have a temp fix if you want?

SC
 
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