jules said:
I have a Epson C86 ink jet printer. My black ink said it was low and I
replaced it. I installed the new one properly. Now no black ink comes
out at all. I tried cleaning the nozzle numerous times and it still
doesn't work. Any suggestions? I read about a "vent tube" cleaning
process. But I don't know where that it on my printer. What now???
This is a reprint from the last I guy I sent. Good luck.
Ignore the vent tube possibility until you have tried this.
Try this, as I've read of several other folks lately using a C series
printer having the same problem after changing a cartridge for new one and
not getting ink to print from the new cartridge. One fellow, only a couple
of weeks ago wrote back that the procedure worked.
It appears that the valve mechanism on the cartridge may be sluggish and
not really be releasing ink when the spike enters through the broken plastic
membrane to allow ink to flow.
With the printer on, get the printhead to move into cartridge change
position by pushing the droplet button for about a second. Remove the black
cartridge and take a straightened out paperclip and push it back and forth
in the open orifice of the cartridge two or three times while holding the
cartridge over some newspaper so as not to get any ink on your furniture.
Replace the cartridge and give it another try.
