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Mutoh Valuejet 1624 printing loudly

RiSun

New Member
Recently our 1624 is just very loud when it's printing. I've done the maintenance - cleaned and greased the carriage the head slides on - still loud. Is there anyone who troubleshoots this stuff? I'd hate to just start buying and replacing parts without knowing if they'll solve the issue. I reached out to someone at Mutoh and they say since my printer is more than 5 years old, it's out of warranty and so they didn't help me.
 

heyskull

New Member
It is probably the carriage bearings wearing.
I had a discussion about greasing/oiling the carriage bearings a while ago and the bearings are sealed for life.
Greasing/oiling only creates a build up of dust and wear.

SC
 

RiSun

New Member
It is probably the carriage bearings wearing.
I had a discussion about greasing/oiling the carriage bearings a while ago and the bearings are sealed for life.
Greasing/oiling only creates a build up of dust and wear.

SC
So am I not supposed to be greasing/oiling them??

I was told that i needed to do that...so I did and the sound got MUCH better...but now it's back with a vengeance. Sounds like and awful grinding noise!
 

henryp

New Member
See attached Mutoh Technical Bulletin Bearing Raceways Maintenance
 

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