Watch This Before Buying A Used ECO-SOL Sign & Wrap Printer!

Tips and tricks to look for when buying a used Eco Solvent sign printer. These are just some of the basics to look over, always, always, always ask for the nozzle check or have the printer print something in front of you first. If the seller can't provide a good print out or if the print is questionable you may have bigger issues YOU may have to deal with. Most used printers don't have any kind of warranty, sold as is and if you pay cash it's buyer beware!

[@SignshopF]

If you still have this, can you do a maintenance and cleaning video? There aren't many out there for how to correctly clean printers like this and what mistakes to avoid making when doing a regular clean.

[@TheSignGuy]

That video was originally a maintenance cleaning video until the head blew. LOL Let me dig in the clips and see if I can put something together.

[@SignshopF]

Lol. I haven't seen very many cleaning videos for these printers especially with keeping the print head clean or what to do if there is something on it. Thank you! I really appreciate your channel and how much I have learned from watching your videos! @@TheSignGuy

[@SublimationGuy]

With each video I watch I feel like I'm falling further down the print rabbit hole! lol. Good video!

[@TheSignGuy]

Hope it helps!

[@thisolesignguy2733]

One thing to look out for on Mimakis, along with the print head, is the rollers. Mimaki uses 3 to 7 individual rollers that are movable back & forth. If these rollers are concaved, it could mean that the prints won't track right and contour cuts will be off...sometime as much as 1/4" over 48" travel (yep, mine does this). It also indicates that the springs on the rollers are weak and will need replaced. and on the CJV series, that's a pain in the butt, but changing rollers is easy unfortunately that doesn't fix the tracking issue. So, make sure to check the rollers, also the grip rollers because these get gummed up and the bearings stick.

[@TheSignGuy]

Awesome, thanks for sharing that info! I'm not nor never ran a Mimaki, almost got one over the Mutoh, almost....

[@abuubaydullah1]

Very helpfull to know thank you for the video .

[@TheSignGuy]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@coachdonhighdfw]

@@TheSignGuyhe buddy glad to see your videos how long did you have your printer before it failed you? Also what is your Normal “OutGas” weight before laminating again?

[@TheSignGuy]

Hey DON!! 5 1/2 years before the head failed, not bad IMO. My normal outgas time depended on the ink saturation and the media I was using. Deep, dark colors like Black, Blue, Reds at a 720 X 720 (+) output I would generally let them sit overnight (8-12 hours). 720x540 not as much ink was put down so as little as 30 min up to a few hours before lamination and contour cut.

[@coachdonhighdfw]

@@TheSignGuy my man and 5 1/2 years is great

[@blueghost4121]

Ever thought about getting a HP Latex? I've been using latex for over 15yrs and really like them.

[@TheSignGuy]

Not specifically a latex or HP or another printer, for now... I'm subbing the prints out for the time being but it pains me to know what is costs vs. what I'm paying....

[@blueghost4121]

@TheSignGuy you can get a HP Latex 560 for about $6k - $8k used. If you want the newest model it's like $20K