Re: [ql-users] Printer Problem

2006-04-18 Thread Robert Newson
hitchies wrote: [Third attempt :( - 2 previous returned. Why??!] == Re Robert's: durabrite...is that the same as the coating that goes on Ally [coach] wheels so that you don't need to polish them to keep them shiny? I've managed similar unblocking by sparingly

Re: [ql-users] Printer Problem

2006-04-18 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], hitchies [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Re Malcolm's: Umm ... so you are still around then, John ? . :-) Hi Malcolm ! Not as round as I used to be. But, luurkingly reading the much erudition on this list. ;-) Glad to know that you haven't lost your

Re: [ql-users] printer problem (OT)

2006-04-15 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: John Gilpin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] printer problem - Original Message - From: Robert Newson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:52 PM Subject

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-14 Thread Jeremy Taffel
Phoebus R. Dokos (Φοίβος Ρ. Ντόκος) wrote: Την Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:20:51 -0400,ο(η) Jeremy Taffel [EMAIL PROTECTED] έγραψε: As I got it for nowt, I'm not too worried about replacing it - especially as I intend to get one that is Linux compatible. Is Linux able to

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-14 Thread Robert Newson
David Tubbs wrote: ... But that pre-supposes a handleable cartridge and not mounted in the printer itself, had that problem years ago with an Epson, what a bugger that was, endlessly cycling it through it's nose wipe routine, even used a solder sucker over the feed tube, but at the time it

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-13 Thread Robert Newson
John Gilpin wrote: ... I successfully use Surgical Spirit (Obtainable from any chemist shop) and a cotton bud to clear the jets on my HP printer. Alternatively, HP used to provide strips of adhesive backed velcro type material which you stick onto a test page provided using the

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-13 Thread John Gilpin
- Original Message - From: Robert Newson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] printer problem John Gilpin wrote: ... I successfully use Surgical Spirit (Obtainable from any chemist shop) and a cotton bud

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-13 Thread Robert Newson
John Gilpin wrote: ... Out of interest...what is surgical spirit? According to the bottle I have it contains the following: Virgin Caster Oil BP 2.5%v/v, methyl salicylate BP 0.5%v/v, Diethyl Phthalate BP 2.0%v/v, industrial methylated spirit BP 95%v/v. So it's mainly Industrial

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-13 Thread Φοίβος Ρ. Ντόκος
Την Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:20:51 -0400,ο(η) Jeremy Taffel [EMAIL PROTECTED] έγραψε: As I got it for nowt, I'm not too worried about replacing it - especially as I intend to get one that is Linux compatible. Is Linux able to drive those control-code-less Windows printers, or does Linux

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Robert Newson
Norman Dunbar wrote: Dilwyn Jones wrote: Wonder if anyone knows anything about this printer problem. I have my son's Epson Stylus C64 set up here at the moment and it has developed a problem - both indicators are blinking which indicates (according to manual) print head unable to return to

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], John Gilpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi Dilwyn, Try Viking Direct for your printer cartridges. They do a full range of compatible units and the Epson stylus 880 Colour is on their list. Go to

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Try Viking Direct for your printer cartridges. They do a full range of compatible units and the Epson stylus 880 Colour is on their list. Go to www.viking-direct.co.uk or ring free on 080042 I can vouch for Viking as being a useful and good supplier of printer cartridges. They are low

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Dilwyn Jones
I have my son's Epson Stylus C64 set up here at the moment and it has developed a problem - both indicators are blinking which indicates (according to manual) print head unable to return to home position, but it seems to be parked in the home position! Hmm, Dilwyn + Hardware = Problems :o)

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Dilwyn Jones
However, I've been unable to use it as it was put away with a black cartridge open in it. Once I had downloaded the correct drivers for it, I eventually got the CMY jets working, but the black has steadfastly refused to work - I eventually got it to product a single (dot) line for about

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Dilwyn Jones
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Anyone got any suggestions or experience of this? In my experience this is usually the end of the printer. It is probably the sensor on the rod that the print head moves on but is too expensive to repair You are right. I

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread hitchies
Robert said - ...any suggestions how to clear (trying propan-2-ol seems to have had little effect (other than to get one dot working for minimal time), though it does collect the other colours quite well - I dismantled the head unit to get direct access to the jets...the C460 has a ...

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-12 Thread Robert Newson
hitchies wrote: Robert said - ...any suggestions how to clear (trying propan-2-ol seems to have had little effect (other than to get one dot working for minimal time), though it does collect the other colours quite well - I dismantled the head unit to get direct access to the jets...the

[ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-11 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Wonder if anyone knows anything about this printer problem. I have my son's Epson Stylus C64 set up here at the moment and it has developed a problem - both indicators are blinking which indicates (according to manual) print head unable to return to home position, but it seems to be parked in

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-11 Thread Derek Stewart
Try Aktiv Direct or Ebay Derek - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QL Users List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 9:44 PM Subject: [ql-users] printer problem Wonder if anyone knows anything about this printer problem. I have my son's Epson

Re: [ql-users] printer problem

2006-04-11 Thread John Gilpin
PROTECTED] To: QL Users List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 9:44 PM Subject: [ql-users] printer problem Wonder if anyone knows anything about this printer problem. I have my son's Epson Stylus C64 set up here at the moment and it has developed a problem - both indicators are blinking