Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?
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 settled. But you're probably right that I should just replace them outright. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 shake to stir up any pigment that might have settled. But you're probably right that I should just replace them outright. Just a followup, I decided to hold my breath and have a go at it today. I shook up the cartridges one by one as described above, then ran three consecutive head-cleaning cycles (I remember reading somewhere, possibly here, that the 2nd and 3rd cycles each run a little more aggressively provided you don't do anything else between the cleaning cycles). After that It needed 3 cycles of nozzle check and head clean to return a good test pattern. I'm currently running the alignment procedure but I think one of the heads may have clogged again - I'll probably have occasional issues like that for a little while. But you can definitely colour me surprised. I thought I'd be fighting an expensive uphill battle just to get a decent test pattern. Cheers, - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 print per week. I think one print every two weeks was getting a bit risky. My printer has been sitting idle for about 2 years now so I am following this thread with great interest :( I've been thinking lately of trying it but I just know how frustrating it's going to be. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a couple years. Naturally, the heads were all clogged from disuse. Recalling my old Epson rep's advice, I sprayed some Formula 409 on Q-tips and moved the head back and forth over the swabs. I did this many times (at least two dozen, if not more). I also ran Epson's head cleaning maintenance app (in their normal printing drivers) quite a few times. The magenta and yellow heads are still partly clogged, and I just can't get them to clear up. The rep said not to use alcohol to clean the heads, so instead I put a couple bottles of alcohol in me (in this case, Pyramid Apricot Hefeweisen) and called it a night. Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? Also, is there any way to easily remove and clean the waste ink pad, where the automated head cleaning takes place? Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word alone. --Al Capone. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 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 print per week. I think one print every two weeks was getting a bit risky. My printer has been sitting idle for about 2 years now so I am following this thread with great interest :( I've been thinking lately of trying it but I just know how frustrating it's going to be. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 damage to the print head. Looks like Formula 409 is Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, which doesn't appear to conflict with your list (from the little I remember from high school chemistry, anyway). No wonder the Epson rep recommended it. :) I am seriously curious what is in those cleaning solutions you linked to. You say not to use force, but those syringe methods force cleaning fluid through the nozzles. Is this not the sort of force you mean? Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 recommendation to people is if they print very sparingly, to get an HP. If they print quite a bit, then perhaps go the Epson route. Mind you, these are not photo printing people as a rule, just the regular shmoe who prints on plain paper. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, October 25, 2008, 5:32:49 PM, you wrote: CW John, CW I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. CW I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought CW an HP printer. I was spending at least 2/3 of my ink unclogging and CW charging the print heads on my Epson. I don't print much so just about CW every time I wanted to use the Epson it needed cleaning from having the CW ink dry on the heads. This was a total PITA (Imaging you pop home to CW get the interweb to print you a map to where you need to be in about CW fifteen minutes less that it'll take to drive there only to find that CW the printer doesn't want toprint). The HP prints just as well, if CW not better, and so far it prints when I want it to... CW Cory CW 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 keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a couple years. Naturally, the heads were all clogged from disuse. Recalling my old Epson rep's advice, I sprayed some Formula 409 on Q-tips and moved the head back and forth over the swabs. I did this many times (at least two dozen, if not more). I also ran Epson's head cleaning maintenance app (in their normal printing drivers) quite a few times. The magenta and yellow heads are still partly clogged, and I just can't get them to clear up. The rep said not to use alcohol to clean the heads, so instead I put a couple bottles of alcohol in me (in this case, Pyramid Apricot Hefeweisen) and called it a night. Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? Also, is there any way to easily remove and clean the waste ink pad, where the automated head cleaning takes place? Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.3/1744 - Release Date: 10/24/2008 6:08 PM CW -- CW PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List CW PDML@pdml.net CW http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net CW to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 with syringe pressure. Wait until it liquifies and gentle pressure will them force the goo through the heads onto the paper towel you slide under them - you did remember to put that under their, didn't you? :-0 Joseph McAllister Pentaxian On Oct 25, 2008, at 23:01 , John Celio wrote: You say not to use force, but those syringe methods force cleaning fluid through the nozzles. Is this not the sort of force you mean? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 Utility to clean stubbornly dirty heads in Epson printers. It is free software, so you could give it a try before taking more extreme measures. Link: http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml Good luck, Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 I'll go maybe 2 weeks or more and have not had clogged heads with the 2400. I'm inpressed with it thats way. Dave On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:32 PM, Cory Waters wrote: -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 a week without printing. No clogs. No problems. Paul I'll go maybe 2 weeks or more and have not had clogged heads with the 2400. I'm inpressed with it thats way. I've had the R2400 since October 2005. I've occasionally gone a couple of months between printing sessions. It has never clogged yet. My 1160 died due to clogs, and the 1270 has to be cleared regularly. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Extreme printer head cleaning tips?
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 couple years. Naturally, the heads were all clogged from disuse. Recalling my old Epson rep's advice, I sprayed some Formula 409 on Q-tips and moved the head back and forth over the swabs. I did this many times (at least two dozen, if not more). I also ran Epson's head cleaning maintenance app (in their normal printing drivers) quite a few times. The magenta and yellow heads are still partly clogged, and I just can't get them to clear up. The rep said not to use alcohol to clean the heads, so instead I put a couple bottles of alcohol in me (in this case, Pyramid Apricot Hefeweisen) and called it a night. Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? Also, is there any way to easily remove and clean the waste ink pad, where the automated head cleaning takes place? Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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-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 reading then. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 manuals and or supplies for cleaning the heads. http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/search/forums?q=Epson+2200 http://www.nodevice.com/manual/newmans/epson/EPSON_STYLUS_PHOTO_2100_SERVICE_MANUAL_REV_A__CDC-700_pdf/get48729.html http://www.asm-service-manual.com/List/Epson%20Printers%20ASM.htm http://www.servicemanuals.net/ServiceManual/EPSON+STYLUS/AllModels/pos1/results.aspx http://www.2manuals.com/index.php?cPath=2_39 Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:07 , 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 keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a couple years. Naturally, the heads were all clogged from disuse. Recalling my old Epson rep's advice, I sprayed some Formula 409 on Q-tips and moved the head back and forth over the swabs. I did this many times (at least two dozen, if not more). I also ran Epson's head cleaning maintenance app (in their normal printing drivers) quite a few times. The magenta and yellow heads are still partly clogged, and I just can't get them to clear up. The rep said not to use alcohol to clean the heads, so instead I put a couple bottles of alcohol in me (in this case, Pyramid Apricot Hefeweisen) and called it a night. Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? Also, is there any way to easily remove and clean the waste ink pad, where the automated head cleaning takes place? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 or compressed air as these these can cause serious damage to the print head. http://cgi.ebay.com/Print-head-cleaner-cleaning-Epson-1280-R800-R1800-2200_W0QQitemZ380071478400QQihZ025QQcategoryZ16190QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Epson-Print-Head-Cleaner.-Cleaning-R800-1280-R1800-2200_W0QQitemZ220290174781QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081005?IMSfp=TL081005104002r5808 The following site is a forum and lets you see how the various users cleaned their heads. The most useful to me was:This is just crazy... I purchased an Epson 2100 of a guy that was fed up with clogging. He sold it for $130(!) He had had it in for service, but was told that the printer head had to be replaced. Well, I took the chance and bought the printer and at the same time, I ordered the cleaning kit from you guys (I found your site after doing some googling). A printing pattern indicated that two of the cartridges (well, not the cartridge but the cone-shaped thing underneath the cartridge) were completely blocked. There was a lot of yellow ink around the yellow cone indicating that it was blocked. The other one that was blocked was the light black cone. So I pushed through some solution (by applying the syringe on the cone - couldn't actually get it to fit on the cone, but I put some pressure on it and depressed the plunger slowly) and in no time, it came through on the paper that I had carefully fed through the paper feeder from the front side (i.e. clog dissolved!). I then ran 3 head cleaning cycles and did a nozzle check, and guess what?!?! the pattern was *PERFECT*. I just laughed out loud. I couldn't believe it. Well, I still can't. I guess I should do some more printing before I celebrate my best purchase ever! :) http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/20993 Joseph McAllister Pentaxian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 I wanted to use the Epson it needed cleaning from having the ink dry on the heads. This was a total PITA (Imaging you pop home to get the interweb to print you a map to where you need to be in about fifteen minutes less that it'll take to drive there only to find that the printer doesn't want toprint). The HP prints just as well, if not better, and so far it prints when I want it to... Cory 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 keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a couple years. Naturally, the heads were all clogged from disuse. Recalling my old Epson rep's advice, I sprayed some Formula 409 on Q-tips and moved the head back and forth over the swabs. I did this many times (at least two dozen, if not more). I also ran Epson's head cleaning maintenance app (in their normal printing drivers) quite a few times. The magenta and yellow heads are still partly clogged, and I just can't get them to clear up. The rep said not to use alcohol to clean the heads, so instead I put a couple bottles of alcohol in me (in this case, Pyramid Apricot Hefeweisen) and called it a night. Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? Also, is there any way to easily remove and clean the waste ink pad, where the automated head cleaning takes place? Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.3/1744 - Release Date: 10/24/2008 6:08 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 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 I wanted to use the Epson it needed cleaning from having the ink dry on the heads. This was a total PITA (Imaging you pop home to get the interweb to print you a map to where you need to be in about fifteen minutes less that it'll take to drive there only to find that the printer doesn't want toprint). The HP prints just as well, if not better, and so far it prints when I want it to... Cory 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 keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a couple years. Naturally, the heads were all clogged from disuse. Recalling my old Epson rep's advice, I sprayed some Formula 409 on Q-tips and moved the head back and forth over the swabs. I did this many times (at least two dozen, if not more). I also ran Epson's head cleaning maintenance app (in their normal printing drivers) quite a few times. The magenta and yellow heads are still partly clogged, and I just can't get them to clear up. The rep said not to use alcohol to clean the heads, so instead I put a couple bottles of alcohol in me (in this case, Pyramid Apricot Hefeweisen) and called it a night. Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? Also, is there any way to easily remove and clean the waste ink pad, where the automated head cleaning takes place? Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.3/1744 - Release Date: 10/24/2008 6:08 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 Epson. I don't print much so just about every time I wanted to use the Epson it needed cleaning from having the ink dry on the heads. As far as clogged inkjet heads go, I've had my share. I find the best prevention is to turn the inkjet printers off as soon as you are finished printing. That caps the heads when they get parked. If you are going to put the printer away to use your newer better one, remove the cartridges, and use a cleaning solution to clear the heads of ink. When you take it out again, replace the cleaning pads, as they will have hardened up and no longer absorb the ink when you clean your heads. If it's easy to do, empty the cleaning liquid catch tray underneath those pads. Messy jobs both. And store it upright or that catch tray will pour it's contents into the guts of the printer. This was a total PITA (Imaging you pop home to get the interweb to print you a map to where you need to be in about fifteen minutes less that it'll take to drive there only to find that the printer doesn't want toprint). The HP prints just as well, if not better, and so far it prints when I want it to... Cory Which is why I have two laser printers still hooked up to my network at home. A letter sized Apple 12/640 I bought used for $25 (with toner) and a tabloid sized (Apple 8500) that I bought for $15, and I had to get a $100 toner cart for that. Which should last me for 10 years at least. By the way, I bought a second Apple 8500 for parts should I ever need them. $10 no toner. 4 years ago. Except for my photography, everything looks fine black on white. Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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 feed, pigment inks, etc). I know HPs don't clog as much, but their inks aren't as good as the high-end Epsons. If all I needed was a document printer, I'd buy an HP in a heartbeat. Actually, my regular printer is an old HP Deskjet 932C, which I used in college to print photos for my first photography class in 2000. Good little workhorse printer. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
