Mimaki jv3-160 sp, printing awful

[geckografix]

Maybe it just needs some sort of alignment?
There should be 4 pics attached.. Any ideas how I can get this right?

 

[geckografix]

Maybe this will be the images..

 

[Solventinkjet]

We will need to see a nozzle check, know what software and profile you are using and if it was working before or if you are trying to refurb this machine before we can give you some better help.

 

[geckografix]

OK - I will post a pic of the nozzle check. The software is RasterLink Pro II. Although the tech who installed the software for me showed me the list of profiles, I don't have the option to choose another profile. The only option os 1005EZ. The machine was bought for new - it had been sitting in a warehouse for 5 years, and while the crating looked great, the machine is not new. It had, however, been prepped for storage, it seems. I have run the fill ink many times to flush any remaining solutions.. I haven't had any luck finding a Mimaki tech in my area. The guys I have had here are my regular IT guys. They really are not very familiar with the machine or the software. A tech from Reece did call me and he is the who suggested running the ink fill a number of times. Thank you, VanderJ, for messaging.

 

[MikePro]

those pics make me sad.
I'd start by setting a NozzleWash and powering-down/unplugging your printer for the night to allow it to soak.

Then, in the a.m., post pics of the test print when you can and more people can chime-in on proper diagnosis.
edited: osnap, you posted a nozzle check. you should work on your picture posting on these threads

nozzle check looks fine. (well, "fine-enough")
a few blocked nozzles shouldn't result in your issue.
noted: i've reposted your pictures here, in case Fred deletes yours for offsite pic posting


also, here's a collection of JV3 documents that you may find useful:
Mimaki Jv3 document collection thread

 

[MikePro]

i went ahead and reposted all your pictures in my previous reply
(p.s. If you upload attachments, they'll show-up as a preview at the bottom of the post. if you want to post a BIG picture in your post, just click your attachment, copy the link, and paste the link into the insert image url option)

 

[geckografix]

They make me sad, too, MikePro!
Thank you for all the great info! I will do as you suggest and post again in the morning. I really appreciate the help links, too!
yes, I do need to work on that.. I tried attaching and it just shows a question mark. *feeling a bit like a noob..

 

[geckografix]

I did as you suggested. Ran a clean. Same print. Also changed out the media on someone else's suggestion and put banner in.. same result.
During all this Reece called back to check on me.. Gave him the scoop he is sending me a tech..

 

[geckografix]

Hello, all. Just wanted to post an update and huge thanks to all who tried to help me resolve this. The tech says the alignment was one of the worst he'd ever seen. Spent about 2 hours on it and all is rainbows and butterflies.
Again - thanks!
Tammi

 

[chenysing]

base on the pix, it looks like you have the head height in High position... any question pls email tntran@hotmail.com or 678 644 6177

 

[Chipemulator]

What is the resolution / number of passes?

regards

www.chipemulator.com

 

[Masseria]

He' already fixed it with alignment.

It was electronic alignment or you need mechanical align to fix it?

 

[geckografix]

I think both. He did do some mechanical adjustments, but also spent a good deal of time doing electronic adjustments.
He was great, but SO FAR AWAY! Anybody know how to find a Mimaki cert tech "near you"?
BTW.. just a shout out to all the helpful folks out there spending their time and burning up brain cells helping folks like me.