Mutoh 1204 ink smudging

[RidgewoodSignal_JO]

Recently the last couple prints it seems that the ink is smudging from either the print head or something else while im printing. I uploaded a picture of what it looks like. I've been cleaning it following the manufacturers instructions but the problem persists. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[J Hill Designs]

can you up the head height?

 

[RidgewoodSignal_JO]

Yes i did raise the head height and it seems to be print fine now.
Thank You

 

[Biker Scout]

The ink is smudging, because it looks like you are trying to print on that weird reflective stuff. I'm guessing it's not Eco-Solvent compatible. More than likely, the ink isn't biting into the top layer. A product like that needs a full solvent or thermal.

 

[Stealth Ryder]

Can you say Head Strike? Raise the Head and adjust your Heater Settings...

 

[Compilla]

That media it's not eco-solvent compatible.

 

[Stealth Ryder]

That media it's not eco-solvent compatible.

Good eye Compilla..... Exactly what kind of media is this?

 

[Biker Scout]

Heeeyyy... said it first!

Actually looks like that patterned Scotchlite Reflective.

 

[heyskull]

You can't print onto some reflective material.
I had to print onto some reflective and two weeks later it still hadn't dried.

What I would do is print onto clear then apply to reflective and then over overlaminate.
Making an already expensive job even more expensive...LOL

SC

 

[Stealth Ryder]

Heeeyyy... said it first!

Actually looks like that patterned Scotchlite Reflective.

Good Catch Biker...

 

[Compilla]

Good eye Compilla..... Exactly what kind of media is this?

3M Diamond Grade