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David G
I have an Epson C80 which has been working well over the last few years
even though used intermittently. We use it for producing brochures of
our furniture, so it is used on an as and when basis.
It started by printing poor yellow (blocked jets). The cartridge was
running low but not completely empty, but was replaced anyway. I could
not get the jets to clear with repeated cleaning, and with that the
other carts started running out and they also did not clear completely
when replaced. In the end it was so bad I tried using the dilute ammonia
solution to try and clear them, both from above and below.
All that did not work so thought there was nothing to lose in stripping
it down. I took the printhead off (maybe a big mistake) and placed in a
small puddle of some ammonia solution overnight. When placing it on some
kitchen towel in the morning all the colours did bleed through.
Re-assembled the printer, and still after many cleaning cycles not one
drop came through.
So I assume that this printer is now totally stuffed?? Or is there a way
around?
I have had a number of Epson Inkjets over time and the later they are
the more prone they seem to be to blocking (I know the sizes have been
decreasing). Assuming that the C80 is a non runner, I have been thinking
of changing over to another make. One that seems to be touted a lot is
the Canon Pixma iP5200. I think this also has a seperate printhead to
the tanks. Has anyone any experience of this in particular regard to
blocking on intermittent use, and general performance on colour etc.
Thanks
--
Regards
David G
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even though used intermittently. We use it for producing brochures of
our furniture, so it is used on an as and when basis.
It started by printing poor yellow (blocked jets). The cartridge was
running low but not completely empty, but was replaced anyway. I could
not get the jets to clear with repeated cleaning, and with that the
other carts started running out and they also did not clear completely
when replaced. In the end it was so bad I tried using the dilute ammonia
solution to try and clear them, both from above and below.
All that did not work so thought there was nothing to lose in stripping
it down. I took the printhead off (maybe a big mistake) and placed in a
small puddle of some ammonia solution overnight. When placing it on some
kitchen towel in the morning all the colours did bleed through.
Re-assembled the printer, and still after many cleaning cycles not one
drop came through.
So I assume that this printer is now totally stuffed?? Or is there a way
around?
I have had a number of Epson Inkjets over time and the later they are
the more prone they seem to be to blocking (I know the sizes have been
decreasing). Assuming that the C80 is a non runner, I have been thinking
of changing over to another make. One that seems to be touted a lot is
the Canon Pixma iP5200. I think this also has a seperate printhead to
the tanks. Has anyone any experience of this in particular regard to
blocking on intermittent use, and general performance on colour etc.
Thanks
--
Regards
David G
(remove r u n)