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Re: quick question about epson 2200 and changing cartridges

2005-11-06 by Phil Rose

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Clayton Jones"
<cj@c...> wrote:
 
> 
> Only swap what's completely empty.  Here's a way to avoid the cleaning
> cycles:  After swapping the cart, do NOT press the ink button.  Let it
> sit for 5 minutes for the ink in the new cart to flow down into the
> head (this prevents air from blocking a nozzle and requiring a
> cleaning cycle).  Then turn the printer off for a few seconds, then
> turn it back on. It will start back up in ready mode without a
> cleaning cycle.

So simple! Yet that approach (to avoid wasting ink) is something
that's escaped my notice even after using my 2200 for several years
and spending countless hours in various printing forums. Thanks for
the tip!

Phil

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