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Was it installed by a dealer/tech or self install? A lot of these models were sold by a company that didn't do the install is why I ask. It looks like the head alignments might need to be dialed in better. I would also try raising the heat settings, make sure you're in low head height mode, and...

Go into the service menu and run the, "Distance Adjust," alignment. It will print a line segment, you measure it with a metric ruler, input what you measured, and it will adjust for you.

With the machine turned off, push the cut head as far left as it will go and then push it back to the home position. This will test the cut mechanism to see if it's still working. It should cut the sheet. If it does cut the sheet, your limit position might need to be recalibrated. If it doesn't...

Yup. Vector or high resolution files tend to magically appear when an extra charge is mentioned.

I'm sure there are multiple ways, but I think I would just drop 2 guides on each edge of the artboard and then include them in my selection when hitting the distribute button.

It's a special version of the I3200 that has 8 channels. Basically the same head with a different manifold.

You need to set the origin on the bottom right crop mark using the mark detect LED and not the blade. Make sure your mark detect settings are turned on on the plotter itself. If you just got the cutter, it defaults to off. Once the mark detect settings are turned on, anytime you're in local mode...

From a tech point of view, it's a nice upgrade to the CJV150. Very easy to work on. The new head prints better than the old DX7 head but a little bit slow comparatively. It's not meant to be a high production machine though. It's perfect for a one or two man shop for sure. The head cost is my...

- Make sure your printhead alignments, particularly the bi-directional alignment, is dialed in - Use a higher resolution profile if you can - Choose the slowest motor speed if that an option in the profile settings - Low head height mode - Increase heat - For bar codes, orient them on the page...

I remember when using photoshop or cutting vinyl instead of painting was considered "cheating." AI is probably going to be similar for my generation where the young people see it as normal and the oldies complain about the good ol' days when humans made the art.

These inks have some of the shortest shelf life and a lot of people have this exact same issue. In fact, Mimakis's guarantee is only 3 months by the time it gets to dealers, although they usually don't stick it to us that bad. 6 - 8 months is normal in the US with 12 being a happy surprise once...

From a tech standpoint, there are a bunch of reasons as some have stated above. Between the HP and Epson heads, the Epson solvent heads last much longer. Since HP uses heat to push ink out of the nozzles, it causes many cycles of expansion and contraction which deteriorates the physical...

With the CMYKx2 configuration, you just put 1 of each color cartridge in and it will still work even with the red lights above the empty slots.

$200 is definitely a scam in my experience. There are no 3rd party Epson printheads so they all come from an Epson factory. At worst, a $200 DX4 seller will just take your money and run. At best, it's stolen and might actually work in your machine, if they actually send it to you. It's best to...

I don't have that manual but see if you can get your hands on one. You need to do the bias adjustment which is basically the physical tilt of the head. See the picture below. I've circled the bias alignment. Those two sets of lines should be parallel.

You just need to get your hands on the Mimaki Firmware Update tool. I don't have it handy right now but I'm sure someone on here might be able to hook you up. Power up the machine while holding the up and down keys and it will enter the Up/Download mode and you can use the software to download...

They don't even give that to the Mimaki employed techs. Last time I was at training, the Mimaki tech said he downloads the parameter file, then changes a setting, and then downloads the file again. Then he uses a program that shows what changed between the files and that's how he figures out...

Yeah the 100 is considered more of an entry level machine and the 300/330 is their top of the line all the bells and whistles model.

If you're replacing one of the pumps in the supply box that has like 10 pumps in it, you can take a syringe and pull some ink through before attaching the output line and that will minimize any air getting into the system. It's not a must but it can help avoid air bubbles causing issues. Whether...

No those dampers shouldn't affect the printhead nozzles. I agree with Smoke, I'd start with new sub tanks for sure.