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I can pull air through the manifold/head (I make it look clumsy but it wasn't hard to pull air through): http://vimeo.com/115736303 It would be great if it is just the head wasn't seated correctly (and needing a new manifold).

The nipples are hard and sharp. All look good but the one that is sheared off. It sounds like the best thing to do is put the head and current manifold back in and seat it over the capping station until the new manifold comes in.

Thanks again for the information and guidance. The head was askew when I removed it. Since the capping station is dry, should I put a little bit of cleaning solution on a cloth prior to seating the head on it? You are correct about the maintenance heyskull. I'm new to solvent printers so I...

Thanks VanderJ. I decided to try to see if the dampers have ink. There weren't any covers on the head (probably not a good sign) so it was a quick process. The dampers all had ink in them: I thought this was a very good sign. As I was putting the dampers back on, one of the magenta dampers...

All good questions thesignworks. You can hear the pump but it sounds like it is straining to me. However, I have no experience with these machines so it could be the normal sound of the unit. Here's a video of it going through a cleaning cycle and you can hear the pump...

Thanks SC. The guy I bought it from said it quit working so he replaced the head (I guess thinking it was dried up). That still didn't get it working so he decided to quit worry about it and upgraded to latex. Therefore, if what he is saying is true, the head should not have had any ink in it...

Hello all, I recently purchased a Mutoh 1304 that isn't printing any colors with a nozzle check. I mean there is no ink out of any nozzle. I changed the maintenance station thinking it was the pump but that didn't help at all. I've checked past posts but really couldn't find any posts where...

I'm looking for a bulk ink system (and parts) for a Mutoh VJ-1304. Please contact me with what you have.

That is correct. You can actually get the cards as cheap as $60 now.

Sightline - So you just plug and play? Very interesting..I suspect a lot of the mumbo jumbo is if the general public knew the same exact head that is in a $500 water-based printer is in also in a $14K solvent printer they wouldn't be willing to pay five times more for the solvent head. I suspect...

I just asked substantially the same question in this same forum four days ago: http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?121508-Non-OEM-Head-%28Epson-1400-1900-etc-%29-in-a-ValueJet-Possible. Based on my research and as you have suggested, all Epson heads are the same (but the manifolds...

Isn't having a picture of President Obama on the EBT card in the video apropos. Someone mentioned a jig and I think that's really the only way to ensure there are no bubbles. My initial comment was going to be how much effort will you put in to a $2 skin but then I went to the website and see...

I saw a few threads where non-OEM heads are being used in Mimaki machines. Has there been any success with installing a desktop DX5 head from a desktop (1400, 1900, 2880, etc.) in a ValueJet (1204, 1304, 1604, etc.)? I know if possible it will require a card to bypass the new heads that are locked.

Who made your very first video (The call to action cartoon video)?

Anyone else want to chime in?

I'm looking to get in to solvent printing so I'm looking for a printer. Would prefer an older printer that runs or wouldn't take much to get it to run since I don't have a lot of funds. This won't be a business for me, just something I'm interested in as a hobby. Please contact me with what...

Thanks for responding FatCat (on Thanksgiving nonetheless!). I have a service manual for the 1304 and I would consider myself mechanically inclined. I work on my Epsons and DTG printer all of the time. I'm by no means an expert, but with directions and if I'm not in a rush, I do okay. Having...

I'm new at the solvent printer thing so I want to buy an inexpensive one to get started. I have the option to buy a 60" Mutoh Falcon that has fairly new heads, bulk ink system installed. This printer is a back-up for a sign company and is used lightly almost every day. The other is a 54" 1304...

He's selling it for a third of that price.

Thanks Techman. I wasn't sure if it would work or not. Why would it need new carts (is it related to the motherboard)? I think I can get a good, used motherboard.