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Yes, thanks, changed carts (with new), changed inks, run it on the left side of the 2x4 using the other set of lines. I suspect the characteristics of the Genuine Encad carts is different to that of the Chinese carts, we use the Lecai brand - which are very good apart from this issue, the...

Encad Novajet Chinese Black Cartridge Problem. I have an Encad 850, running GX CMYK. Since changing to Chinese Cartridges several years ago I have noticed a problem with the black cartridge, although in some degrees this can occur with the Cyan and Magenta cartridge - but rarely, probably...

I have been plagued for a long time by what I can only describe as a deprime almost straight after the Encad starts printing. We print mostly display drops, 1mt x 2.5mt. It can occur on any cartridge, but mostly black. It is not consistent, and comes and goes. To explain - I prime the carts, and...

I bought a bottle of Singer Sewing machine oil, problem sorted. I guess I must have been flushing out any oil from the bushings with the Rapid Remover or Iso Prop thinking I needed to flush out any 'mud', and the thick plumbers grease didn't soak into the bushing. The bushings were fitted as...

Hi Techman - thanks for the advice, yes I always wondered why the 'no lube' ideology, just wasn't sure which one was right to use though, I did try plumbers grease - which is a silicone based grease - but after one job I simply got the same 'carriage axis' errors - guess that must have caused...

I want to resurrect this thread. The problem has actually persisted with carriage axis failures and the printer crashing out regularly. These were new bearings on, that hummed on the first use, by pouring a combination of chemicals on the rails and bearings I have limped through with erratic...

Bought a small bottle of rapid remover, few drops on the bar seems to have cured the issue, many thanks.

Hi, I have an Encad 850, when running solids you can just slightly notice an area about 50mm wide, about 300mm in (from the service station side) where the ink is slightly lighter, on a panel drop this appears as a fainter area of ink down the print, but it is ever so faint - almost...

For years I've suffered this problem !! hopefully I now have a solution (excuse the pun) ... In my Encad 850 ref manual I'm sure it refers to using just 'water', and in my 850 service manual 'Iso Prop Alcohol' is recommended (which I've been using) ... I guess although the ink is water based...

Hi, thanks, I will give it that a try, I assume the 'mud' is more than just a water soluble 'film' despite the inks being 'water based'. I have already cleaned the rail with Iso Prop, but not the inside of some of the bushes - I will have a more thorough go when I am servicing next week and need...

Hi, I bought some new bushes for the carriage assembly (6 in total), the carriage was cleaned and no lubricant was near the bushes, once installed and after about 5/10 minutes printing the bushes start to 'hum' slightly- which is obviously some form of vibration/friction. I can spray silicon...

Thanks, I will try that, i have another decoder I will try, its a right pain, I think eventually the contacts will get too distorted - reseating every time we go to use it.

Sorry, wrong forum, now moved to Misc Printers.

We have a chip decoder on the right ribbon trailing cable connector on the main board (as per instructions), the chip decoder feels a tight fit, when you push down the small plastic 'grippers' that hold the ribbon (or in our case chip decoder) you have to push hard to get them to clamp down. At...

Why dont I ?, because I'd like to know if anyone else has done that, thats why I'm asking D%^k h^%d

Hi, I have an Encad 850 running with CMYK Encad Genuine GX inks, I am considering changing to a non Encad Pigmented Ink - could anyone advise if I am likely to experience any new issues running, ie carts die earlier, prints harder to dry ? I assume the light fastness is much better, but at the...

Hi I have been asking about 'channels' supported on printers, and if printers with 8 head capability can support CMYKLcLmOG, the thread is here: http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92427 I am curious to know how the Lc Lm channels are handled, OG are separate primary colours...

Hi, I have been looking for an 8 colour Pigment machine, and Rolands FJ600 is one, albiet a little old. We produce exhibition backdrops, walls tiled on 1.0x2.4mt drops. Our old Thermal Encad 850, whilst very reliable lacks the consistency of Peizo technology. I dont think we need solvent at...