Solvent conversions of aqueous printers

[LenR]

I have a JV4 160 that I have been considering cutting loose.
It is in great shape but I added a HP a couple of years ago and I have become smitten with it.
Before I let it go I wondered if a solvent conversion is worth looking at or if it is a "Bucket of Hurt"
I need to make this move today because the world ends tomorrow
Thanks

 

[BigfishDM]

Bucket of hurt IMO

 

[ChicagoGraphics]

I'd convert it

 

[rubo]

why don't you add a heater and print with Sepiax? What is it you want to do that you think you can't with Sepaix?

 

[johnnysigns]

We need to do this on a Roland dye sub printer that everyone has told me isn't possible. No platent heater and no external or "front" heaters.

 

[ddarlak]

i've converted 5 machines, it's not hard at all, but ever since i went latex i wondered why i bothered...

 

[johnnysigns]

Please elaborate fine sir.

 

[LenR]

Is anyone here actually using Sepiax?
I notice they are at v3 of the inks but it still largely seems to be vapor ware.

 

[rubo]

I do. What you want to know?

 

[LenR]

Hi rubo,
When did you do the conversion?
Did you convert a water based machine or a solvent machine?
If water based where did you get the heater?
Is the required temp still as high as version 1 of the inks?
How is the ink gamut? Rich, soft?
How is it to maintain?
How is it working for you?
Does it need to outgas prior to finishing?
Do you have any observations I haven't thought of?
Thanks in advance
Stretchd