Digital BW, The Print

on 10/26/02 7:35 AM, DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com at
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> Message: 6
>  Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:08:59 -0000
>  From: "smeg44uk" <neil@...>
> Subject: Re: Clogged 1160 printhead still clogged

On "terminal" head clogs I've had good luck with injecting Windex (some
prefer Fantastik) through the print head with a small syringe. Basically,
place the folded paper towel under the heads ­ dry. (Dry because you can
then see if the ink and residue are being forced out.) Use a syringe over
the "nipple" in the "well" the carts seat on. You can use a small piece of
tubing or, some syringes will fit directly over the "nipple." OF COURSE USE
A SYRINGE WITH NO NEEDLE. I use the syringe that came with my Piezo kit.
Inject the Windex being sure that some of it is going into the head, not the
"well" the carts sit in. You will experience a great deal of resistance but
some of the fluid will pass through the head onto the paper towel. Though I
haven't personally heard of anyone damaging heads this way, repeated
cleaning of this nature are bound to do some damage, so beware. The printer
that I've used this procedure on several times (1160) is printing well with
perfect nozzle checks.

I am working on an optimal cleaning solution which I will be making
available to the list soon. In the meantime, if anyone wants to be a guinea
pig and try some, let me know off list.

Rick Colson