The Mimaki MP-M017216 is a vital printer spare part that ensures the stable and high-quality operation of compatible Mimaki printers, primarily the TS300P-1800 and TX300P series.
Function and Purpose
Pressure Buffering: The primary function of the damper is to balance pressure fluctuations between the ink tubing and the printhead, ensuring a stable ink supply and preventing backflow or excessive pressure.
Filtering Impurities and Air Bubbles: It contains a fine internal filter that sifts out impurities and air bubbles from the ink, preventing them from entering the expensive printhead and causing clogs or damage.
Ensuring Print Quality: By regulating ink flow and eliminating air bubbles, the damper helps achieve accurate droplet placement, which ensures smooth, high-quality image output, especially during high-speed printing modes.
Chemical Resistance: The damper is made from high-grade, solvent-resistant materials, making it compatible with various Mimaki ink types, including dye-sublimation ink, disperse dye ink, reactive dye ink, acid dye ink, and textile pigment ink.
Part Number: MP-M017216 (replaces the older model MP-UH-SP81R5MK).
Material: Solvent-resistant materials, ensuring compatibility with solvent and eco-solvent inks.
Certifications: Typically meets industry standards such as RoHS, ISO9001, and CE.
Compatibility: Designed specifically for Mimaki TS300P-1800 and TX300P-1800 printer models.
Usage and Maintenance
Regular Replacement: As a critical consumable in the ink system, the damper requires periodic inspection and replacement to maintain optimal printing performance and extend the life of the printhead. Worn-out or failed dampers can lead to missing nozzles, ink leakage, or printhead damage.
Troubleshooting: If you experience persistent nozzle clogging (even after multiple cleaning cycles), air bubbles entering the ink lines, or unstable ink flow, these are often signs of a damper issue that needs attention and likely replacement.
OEM Advantage: Using original Mimaki parts (like the MP-M017216) ensures seamless integration and compatibility with the printer system, minimizing the risks associated with non-OEM parts.