Question STS MP11 (for VJ-1617H) Reviews Needed

[artbot]

Just bought a used VJ-1617H.
It has a post-it on the back "MP11 Ink Only!".
I'm curious if this is from a negative experience from a 3rd party ink.
I will be asking STS for a few user contacts that are presently using this MP11 replacement.

Are their any S101ers that have some feedback/knowledge on the STS MP11 aka
"Replacement Bag for Mutoh Bio-Based MP"?

Thanks in advance!
AA

 

[heyskull]

I think these have a special ink developed by Mutoh so they can print onto a wide variety of sheet material.
Bit specialised these machines even though they are based on proved technology.
I was a bit concerned the print area is just 1615mm x 1200mm.
I would of hoped it would at least print slightly bigger than 8'x4'!
It will not even print a 4'x4' which has to be a pain?
Oh and the ink is corn based. What's that all about?

SC

 

[premiercolour]

One of our contracted technicians converted a 1617H to an eco solvent printer. It works beautifully. Give us a call so I can refer. 949-209-7306 or sales@premiercolour.com.

 

[jcskikus]

Just bought a used VJ-1617H.
It has a post-it on the back "MP11 Ink Only!".
I'm curious if this is from a negative experience from a 3rd party ink.
I will be asking STS for a few user contacts that are presently using this MP11 replacement.

Are their any S101ers that have some feedback/knowledge on the STS MP11 aka
"Replacement Bag for Mutoh Bio-Based MP"?

Thanks in advance!
AA

I've used the VJ1617H for years and loved the way you can print roll to roll AND on rigid. I've done a box truck wrap and 100 d/s coroplast in an 8 hour day. Works great and I'd get it converted to the MP-31 inks as the MP-11 cyan inks tend to gel up and wreck a printhead. This is a printer that cannot be left alone for long. The conversion is free from Mutoh, so I'd contact your tech right away.

 

[artbot]

I've used the VJ1617H for years and loved the way you can print roll to roll AND on rigid. I've done a box truck wrap and 100 d/s coroplast in an 8 hour day. Works great and I'd get it converted to the MP-31 inks as the MP-11 cyan inks tend to gel up and wreck a printhead. This is a printer that cannot be left alone for long. The conversion is free from Mutoh, so I'd contact your tech right away.

Ran into a possible bad head and went to other projects. New head going in withing the next three weeks still have cleaning fluid in the machine (homebrew).
the MP-31, you mentioned switching to this ink requiring a conversion. What does this entail. Is it not a straight forward flush and swap?