Ink starvation is a common issue with wide-format printers, such as Roland, Mutoh, and Mimaki. The first sign of ink starvation is when the image area fades during the printing process. In some cases, the image area fully disappears. The...
If you own a wide-format printer, you probably know the importance of keeping up with maintenance. Not cleaning your Mutoh RJ900 or replacing common parts when necessary could lead to your printer dying much sooner than anticipated. Common Part ReplacementsFor...
You likely know that cleaning your Mimaki, Mutoh or Roland printer is necessary. Not cleaning it properly will inevitably lead to your printhead dying far quicker than it should. Wide-format printers are expensive, so the last thing you want is...
If your wide-format printer is failing to print, you might have a faulty printhead. Ranging from $500 to $2,000, replacing the printhead is the most expensive printer repair. Before giving up and buying a new Mimaki, Mutoh or Roland printhead,...
Owning a wide-format printer is no different than owning a vehicle when it comes to maintenance. Oftentimes, customers are shocked when their printer stops working after only a few years. In most cases, this happens because they simply didn’t keep...
When you spend money on a quality printer, the last thing you want to do is turn around and spend even more to repair or replace it expensive parts. MS, Reggiani, and DGI printers come with a high price...
Digital printing is a competitive market and saving money on repairs is more important than ever. Whether you repair printers for a living or you’re trying to cut costs and repair your own, you should consider using OEM parts. Don’t...
When a large-format printer like the Mimaki stops working, many different parts may need to be replaced. This is why it’s important to keep parts on hand at all times. Finding spare parts for a Mimaki printer may seem like...
Most Mimaki, Mutoh and Roland printers use DX5 or DX7 printheads. The most common issue with Epson DX5 and DX7 printheads is delamination or broken seal. This is where the metal face of the printhead ( shown below ) separated...
