Had a similar problem with my 1520. Bought some cleaning cartridges - @�15.00 ea in the UK - almost certainly better-priced in the US - one for the black & one for the colour. I suppose they blast some solvent through the heads, and it's like having a new printer.
Ted > From: Kenny Hicks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (G-List) > Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:11:16 -0400 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (G-List) > Subject: Printer question > > I have an Epson 740i. I just replaced my ink only to find out that my print > heads are clogged up so bad that none of the cleaning modes are helping at > all (it had been sitting idle for a while) What I need to know is what I > have to do (if at all possible) to just manually clean the heads. I have > already taken the cover off to get to the heads. Maybe I can blow out the > nozzles with some can o' air or something like that. Any input on this would > be great, for I would hate to think I just wasted $56 when I could have > bought a new printer for a little more than that. Thanks!!! > > Kenny > > > -- > G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:g-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:g-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> > Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:g-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:g-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
