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Moving a Mimaki printer.
I am due to look at a CJV30/60 with the option the purchase. I realise this is an old machine but from what I have seen in photos and talking to the owner I believe it has been well looked after and serviced 2 moths ago. I have looked into the company selling it and they have been trading for quite a while and work out of an industrial unit not a dinghy basement.
I will be taking my own artwork to be printed as well seeing all the nozzle checks and receipts for any work carried out.
I know that I would need to empty the waste tank and lock the head somehow but is there any thing else I need to know about transportation of the machine or wear and tear not seen in photos.Cheers
Iain -
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CJV30 is only just 1 generation old. The head locks automatically on the CJV to an extent so assuming it’s being kept level I would just use that. There are carry handles for it that come with machine but not essential.
You can do an info print on it and determine how many shots the head has done and the square meterage etc. Even how many carts of each colour it has done.
Personally, I would recommend emptying the ink line too but not essential. Form that point it can be washed out and you can fill it with whoevers ink you choose. This is something some companies offer free of charge if you swap to their inks 🙂
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Stafford
I am glad you have replied as I was passed a phone number by a company who I currently buy my prints from and I was not sure if you are one and the same. I know you can’t say the name of who you work for but are they in Essex ? -
I think I can safely say I work for Atlantic in Harlow, it’s quite common knowledge now.
I can’t offer my services on here but I can offer free advice as long as it contributes to the knowledge base of the forum.
Because the CJV locks the print and/or cut carriage depending on which one it’s not currently using, you should be able to just move it quite safely within reason. However I would always recommend emptying the machine completely and allowing a reputable company to move it and the decommission it. And preferably to provide correct training on the printer and RIP once set up.
Post up with any more questions you’ve got and I’ll reply when I can.
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