johnh 3 Posted July 18, 2018 Looking for a wide format printer. Came across a used VJ 54inch from a semi local shop. Owner has service records but the machine is 7 years old. Any advice? Is there a max life expected from the machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 18, 2018 just from watching on the forum for 10+ years the mutoh printers seem to have a problem getting parts after a couple of years unlike the roland and mimaki printers. I personally have had 3 roland (right now have a 30" for sale) and have gotten parts for the first 2 roland even at 7+ years old. the rolands I know keep on kicking forever if maintained. - with any printer always see a nozzle test and not a "print test" - you can hide a lot of bad nozzles on pictures or patterns that people tend to put up to show how well their printer works and then you try to do fine work and find the problem. problem for mine is you are 9+ hrs away - that is where my last roland went Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
