Digital BW, The Print

Hej Bo,

Looks like you are asking for (possibly) unnecessary work. If it were 
I, I'd at least try a few nozzle checks to see if I could get the ink 
flowing.

Good luck,

Tim

> Hallo fellows,
> I tried on the Epson list but I didn't get it throgh.
> But thinking of it - the real QUAD/Specialists seems to be in this 
> forum - so I try this with you.
> 
> 
> I just got an Epson stylus 3000 for *free*!!!
> It has just been standing in a corner in an office for two years - 
> unused! - Got it in the hunt for a used Epson 3000. Not bad? I don't 
> know. Perhaps it no use trying in getting it going???
> 
> 
> But:
> 1/ It has *not* been in use for two years!!
> (Cartriges was in and have not dried out)
> 2/ Found the manual on a Epson US-site
> 3/ Driver? I got WIN XP pro - no driver for that at Epson.
>    Use WIN 2000 driver?????)
> 5/ Don't dare to start and test the printer - might be totaly
>   clogged??? How do I reach the heads and pump WINDIX into the
>   head with a syringe and a tube, for soaking the heads for some
>   days before testing it.
> 
> For testing I got 2 x 4 orginal Epson cartiges. Should be handy for 
> tests.
> 
> I'm rather handy - how to dismantle the Epson 3000 for cleaning 
> and "Windexing" the heads.
> Have three 1280's (1290 which I did the CFS on myself with parts from 
> MIS! They works great!)
> 
> Any other tip and trix?
> 
> Have ordered MIS quad inks and emty cartriges and want to give it a 
> shoot! 
> 
> It would be nice if I could do 17x22 B/W QUAD/PIEZO prints with it.
> 
> Do you think it's possible to get it going - or shall I buy another 
> used one and have this for spare parts?
> 
> Fiat Lux!
> Bo Wrangborg
> Sweden
> 
> 
> 
> 
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