Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-28 Thread David Mann
On Oct 28, 2008, at 2:20 AM, PN Stenquist wrote: If you decide to try it, replace all of the ink cartridges before turning it on. That will give you a fighting chance:-). I was thinking about taking all of them out and giving them a good shake to stir up any pigment that might have

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-28 Thread David Mann
On Oct 28, 2008, at 7:21 PM, David Mann wrote: On Oct 28, 2008, at 2:20 AM, PN Stenquist wrote: If you decide to try it, replace all of the ink cartridges before turning it on. That will give you a fighting chance:-). I was thinking about taking all of them out and giving them a good

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-27 Thread David Mann
On Oct 27, 2008, at 2:00 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've had the R2400 since October 2005. I've occasionally gone a couple of months between printing sessions. It has never clogged yet. I found with my 2100 (2200 supplied with different accessories) that I had to do at least one 8x10

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-27 Thread P. J. Alling
I use an HP, if it gets that bad I replace the cartages and get new print heads... John Celio wrote: No, I'm not looking for advice on how to clean my printer while skydiving. I'm wondering what some of you folks do when you've cleaned and cleaned and cleaned your printer's heads but still

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-27 Thread PN Stenquist
If you decide to try it, replace all of the ink cartridges before turning it on. That will give you a fighting chance:-). Paul On Oct 27, 2008, at 2:22 AM, David Mann wrote: On Oct 27, 2008, at 2:00 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've had the R2400 since October 2005. I've occasionally gone a

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-26 Thread John Celio
Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? First off, the warnings... Things not to do. Do not use Window cleaners, Alcohol, Bleach, Peroxide, Lighter fluid, degreasers, engine cleaners, mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. Also do not use force or compressed air as these these can cause serious

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-26 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Cory, I've had somewhat similar experiences. The higher end Epsons seem to be much better about head clogs (not happening), but I have thrown away 3 low end Epsons with exactly your experience. I have an HP sitting here for the last couple of years with nary a hiccup. My general

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
I think what 'they' mean is: Don't force the plunger in the syringe any harder that it takes to fill the nozzle tube, then let it sit 3+ hours (overnight is best) If it's really dried up in there, you may have to repeat the process. But don't try to force the dried ink through the nozzles

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-26 Thread Carlos Royo
John Celio escribió: No, I'm not looking for advice on how to clean my printer while skydiving. I'm wondering what some of you folks do when you've cleaned and cleaned and cleaned your printer's heads but still keep coming up with clogged nozzles. I have been lucky using SSC Service

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-26 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But for a photographer, the high end Epson printers are still unmatched in terms of image quality. My R2400 has never clogged in over two years of use. Sometimes I go a week without printing. No clogs. No problems. Paul

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 26, 2008, at 3:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But for a photographer, the high end Epson printers are still unmatched in terms of image quality. My R2400 has never clogged in over two years of use. Sometimes I go

Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
No, I'm not looking for advice on how to clean my printer while skydiving. I'm wondering what some of you folks do when you've cleaned and cleaned and cleaned your printer's heads but still keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a

RE: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Celio Sent: 25 October 2008 18:08 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Extreme printer head cleaning tips? No, I'm not looking for advice on how to clean my printer while skydiving. This is where I stop

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
Being one who like to take things apart to see how they tick, I nowadays look around for help in doing so, and have found that the online sources for service manuals, some free, some for a few dollars, are invaluable. Here are a few places that have the 2200 or (in europe) 2100 service

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:07 , John Celio wrote: Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? First off, the warnings... Things not to do. Do not use Window cleaners, Alcohol, Bleach, Peroxide, Lighter fluid, degreasers, engine cleaners, mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. Also do not use force

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
Found a free download of your printer's service manual... http://www.inkjetprintpaper.com/SP2200SM.pdf Anyone else? Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:07 , John Celio wrote: Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Cory Waters
John, I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought an HP printer. I was spending at least 2/3 of my ink unclogging and charging the print heads on my Epson. I don't print much so just about every time

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
But for a photographer, the high end Epson printers are still unmatched in terms of image quality. My R2400 has never clogged in over two years of use. Sometimes I go a week without printing. No clogs. No problems. Paul On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:32 PM, Cory Waters wrote: John, I believe I've

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 25, 2008, at 17:32 , Cory Waters wrote: John, I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought an HP printer. I was spending at least 2/3 of my ink unclogging and charging the print heads on my

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought an HP printer. Only reason I haven't upgraded is because I can't afford a new (or used) printer with the capabilities of the 2200 (13 wide x 44 long, roll