Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "lakecd" <lakecd@e...> 
wrote:
> I've acquired a used Epson 860 that had been printing with Lysonic 
> inks. The black is totally clogged, and the color partially. I have 
> unclogged Epson printers in the past using the old Windex trick, but 
> don't know if this method can be used to unclog Lyson inks. I'm 
> hesitant to try this without knowing if it will work or completely 
> screw up the printer, and I don't know what solvent is used in the 
> Lysonics. Would appreciate any guidance anyone can give me on 
getting 
> this printer working again. Thanks.
> 
> Donald

I haven't used Lyson inks but I understand that they are not 
compatible with Epson, MIS, Piezo inks. People have ruined printers 
mixing them. Therefore, this is one instance where buying cleaning 
carts (MIS, inkjetmall, etc) is mandatory. Some cleaning carts have a 
trace of ink in them so you can see if nozzles clear as you use them, 
others do not have any ink in them and you can't tell.

After the cleaning carts, depending on the ink you really want to go 
to, you can just switch over directly or optionally install Epson 
original carts to further clear up the printer (Epson ink has a nice 
solvent in it). Piezotone inks may require that you go directly from 
cleaning carts to PT ink, I don't know...
Jim H.