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Re: [APML] OT: Canon vs Epson clogging
Robert,
I will try it and let you know how it works.
Thanks for the advice.
Rick Kellogg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Reeves" <reeves10@swbell.net>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Canon vs Epson clogging
> > I have an Epson 1200 and it is now a useless piece of junk. It was
great,
> > but now is 100% clogged (black cartridge) and hasn't responded to
repeated
> > head cleanings or cartridge replacement.
> >
> > Prior to this, it would clog, but always responded to head cleaning
> before.
> > I did leave it without printing, but only about 1 month, so I would
> > encourage you to use the Epson printers regularily.
> >
> > Rick Kellogg
>
> Dont write it off completely. Remove the entire print head and soak the
> bottom part of it (where the ink nozzles are) in a dish of warm water.
> Don't dunk it so deep that the circuit board is under water. This way
> loosen up the clog and allow the cleaning cycle to blow it out. Dry it
with
> a cloth before reinstaling it. Its worth a try as the alternative is to
> have a heavy paperweight on your desk.
>
> Robert Reeves reeves10@swbell.net
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