Mutoh Value Jet 1624 Print Head Issue

[907Signs]

I believe the print head is clogged. I have cleaned it and let it sit on a solvent soaked cloth. Still the same problem. It also looks like the Cyan is in my yellow. Does anyone have any ideas or should I just replace the head?

Thank you!

 

[Solventinkjet]

The cyan contaminating the yellow and the missing, unrecoverable nozzles are a sign that the maintenance station is not working properly. Usually I start with just replacing the cap top and flushing the waste lines to make sure the pump isn't clogged. If the station itself is more than 2 years old it might just be time for a new one as well.

The cross contamination might also be a sign that the head is damaged internally or the damper is failing as well. If the dampers are over a year old, you might think about replacing them as well. If you get a cap top and dampers in and can see ink flowing into the waste tank during cleanings and the head still doesn't recover, it's probably time for a new head.

 

[907Signs]

The cyan contaminating the yellow and the missing, unrecoverable nozzles are a sign that the maintenance station is not working properly. Usually I start with just replacing the cap top and flushing the waste lines to make sure the pump isn't clogged. If the station itself is more than 2 years old it might just be time for a new one as well.

The cross contamination might also be a sign that the head is damaged internally or the damper is failing as well. If the dampers are over a year old, you might think about replacing them as well. If you get a cap top and dampers in and can see ink flowing into the waste tank during cleanings and the head still doesn't recover, it's probably time for a new head.

I just installed a brand new maintenance station and flushed the waste lines. I can see ink flowing when it cleans, so I don't think its the pump. I will replace the dampers and hope that works. Thank you for your help it is appreciated.

 

[Solventinkjet]

I just installed a brand new maintenance station and flushed the waste lines. I can see ink flowing when it cleans, so I don't think its the pump. I will replace the dampers and hope that works. Thank you for your help it is appreciated.

Yeah old worn out dampers fail to resist the pull back from the cartridge and it sucks ink from the cap top up into the channel. It's worth a shot for sure.