Digital BW, The Print

Hi Richard,

> Message: 23        
>    Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 11:21:28 +1200
>    From: Richard Smallfield <r.smallfield@...>
> Thanks so much for your help. But I can't see how to remove the
tubing 
> as it is very securely attached to the cart.

Yes, one has to be very careful not to damage the mini barb fitting.
I'd use a small pair of pliers on the left hand to grab onto the head
of the fitting, and a pair of needle nose on the right hand to grab
the tubing - stay far away enough from the fitting lest you
accidentally grab its barbed end inside the tubing. Now gently use the
right hand thumb to push against the left hand or the pliers handle.
This helps you separate the tubing from the fitting without exerting
any pressure which might cause the epoxy to come loose (if it does you
can just epoxy it again). You can certainly manipulate the tools any
way you wish as long as you don't damage the fitting. It should pop
out fairly easily. Do the reverse to reinsert the tubing.

However before you do this, get a set of known good non CIS cartridges
and get good nozzle checks before reconnecting your CIS system. With
the CIS cartridges outside the printer you might find it easier to
perform the tubing detachment. Make sure to also clamp the tubings
before taking the cartridges out of the printer unless they are of the
self sealing type.

Keep trying Rich, but first use non-CIS cartridges to get good nozzle
checks so you have some peace of mind then proceed to troubleshoot the
CIS.

Good luck,
--nick