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Re: Eboni, clogs and windex, C84

2004-07-08 by dmcluckie

After letting my new C84 sit for a week with EZ inks, I had nozzle(s) 
clog when I went to use it today.  I ran 4 nozzle checks and 3 
cleaning cycles.  It got worse with each successive cycle.  And if 
the ink monitor is to be believed, my black ink cart went from 3/4 
full to 1/4 full.  I suspect that's not accurate, I don't see a 
puddle of ink inside the printer.

I searched the archives and found this post (below).  Since it is for 
a different printer and inks, I don't know if it applies to the C84. 
I do have the original, unopened Epson carts. I was planning to sell 
them on eBay, but maybe I better keep them for this? Should I follow 
the procedure below for my C84?  Advice anyone? 

Also, where are the PURGE4 or PURGE6 image files found? 

-Don M 

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Michaels" 
<bob@b...> wrote:
> install a brand new set of Aftermarket cartridges or a set of Epson
> carts that still have life (ink) in them. The Aftermarket carts have
> to be un-punctured, new ones. If you use your Epson carts, they can
> not be a refill of the originals. Brand new Epson carts work the 
best.
> This step is very important, do not skip this step.
>  
> 2. 	Use the new cartridges to bring your printer nozzles back. Run
> cleaning cycles in groups of 3. Check nozzles before and after each
> cleaning. Stop if you get a perfect nozzle pattern. After 3 
cleanings,
> print a copy of the PURGE4 or PURGE6 image. Then, you can do 3 more 
if
> needed. If after 9 or 12 cleaning cycles, and your printer is still
> not working properly, give it an overnight rest. Many times, the
> nozzles will recover on their own after an overnight waiting period.
> 
> Above is a cut & paste from the MIS site. Do it, it almost always
> works. One section is worth repeating: Brand new Epson carts work 
the
> best. This step is very important, do not skip this step.
> 
> If only the black is clogged, just put an Epson cart in there and
> leave the others with UT2. 
> 
> If above doesn't work, THEN put a little bit of windex on the waste
> ink pad and let it sit overnight. "a little" is enough to moisten 
it,
> not overflow it. 
> 
> Bob Michaels
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Jesus RV"
> <jrv@s...> wrote:
> > Dear all:
> > 
> > After a long vacation, my 1280 seems to frown. I purchased the new
> UT2, and I have 
> > installed them. I had some remaining ebony, that seems to have
> clogged, due to 
> > some inactivity, the heads. I have heard that some of you "windex"
> the heads when 
> > you cannot get a good cleaning. Can you, please, explain me the
> proccedure.
> > 
> > Thank you
> > J.

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