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Denis Scadeng
There has been a lot of traffic about Epson print heads clogging when
using pigmented ink. I hit this problem and got to the stage when
repeated head cleaning had no effect. This was my solution.
I ordered 4 cleaning cartridges from Choice Stationery, cost £11.20
(UKP). Next time I had a problem, I removed all 4 carts from the printer
and replaced with 4 cleaning carts and did about 8 cleaning cycles then
removed them and sealed them up with the stoppers provided. Replaced the
4 ink cartridges that I had removed. As expected print was faint as the
solvent diluted the ink in the plumbing. After about 4 cleaning cycles
the print was clean and sharp and has remained that way.
This seems to be simpler than trying to dismantle the printer. The
cleaning carts are sealed up for future use. It might be god practice to
use the appropriate cleaner after every couple of replacements for each
colour. I am going to see if I can buy the solvent and refill when I run
out - or can anyone advise me as to what solvent to use.
using pigmented ink. I hit this problem and got to the stage when
repeated head cleaning had no effect. This was my solution.
I ordered 4 cleaning cartridges from Choice Stationery, cost £11.20
(UKP). Next time I had a problem, I removed all 4 carts from the printer
and replaced with 4 cleaning carts and did about 8 cleaning cycles then
removed them and sealed them up with the stoppers provided. Replaced the
4 ink cartridges that I had removed. As expected print was faint as the
solvent diluted the ink in the plumbing. After about 4 cleaning cycles
the print was clean and sharp and has remained that way.
This seems to be simpler than trying to dismantle the printer. The
cleaning carts are sealed up for future use. It might be god practice to
use the appropriate cleaner after every couple of replacements for each
colour. I am going to see if I can buy the solvent and refill when I run
out - or can anyone advise me as to what solvent to use.