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Valuejet Ink Problem

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SignAnnex

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I have been having problems lately with my Valuejet leaving a ton of ink in the cartridges and declaring them empty. There is still around 4 oz left at this point according to my scale. (10.2 oz total weight 220ml) I understand that the printer has no idea how much ink is actually left and estimates by print jobs and cleaning cycles.

My first thought was that I needed a new capping station or pump, but my print quality is still perfect and I have never had any missing lines in a nozzle check. (I don't print every day)

If my capping station and or pump is indeed bad, wouldn't I have some missing jets? My current remedy has been to replace the smart cards, which is getting old fast. I have a new capping station sitting here, but I hate to fix something if it isn't broken, well at least in regard to print quality. Any thoughts or suggestions?
 
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randya

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The printer estimates ink usage by nozzle firings and pump cycles.

If the pump cycles and an air leak between the cap and the head do not permit a good vacuum then the printer will think that it uses more ink that it really has.

Most likely either a dirty or damaged cap or dirt on the stainless around the head.
 
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SignAnnex

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copythat said:
How do you do that?
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+1, How much did it cost you for the card writer setup and where did you get it?

I was wondering how people used 3rd party inks. I personally would never use them, but I would love the ability to program cards. Fellers and Mutoh are great about sending them, but i'm waiting for them to cut me off.
 
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