Dampers ?

[NikGrey]

How do I test 'Dampers' ?

I have some out - cant blow through them - there looks to be a 'Diaphragm' in the middle but even though that is pressed I still cant blow through these.

I cant see any damage - no holes in the film which seals them.. at a loss as to how these work?

[Andrew]

If you have started taking them oit I would just change them. The vacuum has gone on some of ours on the past on the various 4000 models we have used.

[NikGrey]

Does anyone know which other models have the same Dampers? there seems to be a shortage on eBay for the 4k.

And I am still waiting for something to be delivered from someone in China who has a lot of spares so don't really want to be waiting again.

It's refreshing simple to work on this machine

[Andrew]

The 7000 + 9000 ranges use many of the same parts. We have had the 4000 several years back and about 5 others between the 4800 and 4880 along with a couple 9600's. Never noticed a difference on the resevoir bits you have out. We didn't change these ourselves though when the suction went but I know they were only a few quid when the parts were bought. It was UK supplied but not ebay, can't remember more than that. What I do remember is not to mess about with them parts too much as that is how the vacuum goes. Got a 4880 sitting idle right now as it has this problem.

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Most likely the 7600/9600 have the same dampers
I would agree, if you have the head assembly out, then you may as well replace the whole set, then you know they're all new/same age.

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To add ... for your 4000 posts, it may be better to post in the wide format section, as it is most relevent there, even though it's a relatively small wide format printer, is has a lot more in common with its bigger brothers than small home/office printers.

[Andrew]

Yep, any printer that takes 2 people to move I wouldn't call desk top......... someone should tell Sawgrass!

[NikGrey]

I'm quite a pedantic person, although I try not to show it.

But I was under the impression this was a 'Large Format' printer but I hear you, since we don't have a 'Large Format' area I will post in the suggested area from now.

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Large Format=WideFormat, and yes, according to the manufacturer it is a large format printer, it's only Sawgrass who don't, but they didn't make the printer (or any printer), so what would they know?!

I can lift a 4000 series printer on my own OK, I struggle with the 7600s, and no way could I do a 9600!

[NikGrey]

Bit the Bullet and bought 8X Dampers from Donparts (Shanghai).

Here - as I am not in a hurry as need to save up for the ink.

Less that £20 delivered - may as well replace them all at Once as advised here.