Digital BW, The Print

> From: lovebitn <bspinnenweber@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:38:16 -0000
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] Head Problem?
> 
> 
> 
> Hey,
> I'm the one that posted a week ago about a problem with my 1270
> (yeah, like that narrows it down in this group....)
> 
> Anyhow, I've removed my MIS UT2 ink carts. I've replaced with
> genuine epson carts. I still get one nozzle check pattern group or
> one purge group that won't appear when doing a nozzle check or
> printing the purging paper. I think it's the "cyan", but it doesn't
> matter which one it is. It boils down to only having 5 out of 6 guns
> firing. Since I just installed the new carts yesterday (after
> spending the weekend formatting my hard drive and reinstalling
> drivers...not a printer problem) then maybe I should try again
> tonight. But, I'm not optimistic about it. It's just plugged or
> something.
> 
> So, for now deciding what continuous flow system (MIS UT2 if
> possible or the MIS VM) is on the back burner. But, if anybody
> want's to help me with this too....in case I get my printer
> working....I'm all ears!
> 
> What I'd like to know is if I can "clean" my heads myself...with
> rubbing alcohol or with Mary Kay eye make-up remover (silicone
> based). Is it possible to do this without causing too much harm? If
> so, any websites or info. on what to clean? Can I just dab a little
> alcohol on a q-tip and clean around where the heads poke through the
> carts?
> Is it worth sending it in for repair (no warranty)?  Or should I
> just dump the 1270 in the garbage bin and start saving for a new
> wide format printer? (1280 or 2200)
> 
> Thanks,
> Barbara
>

   From: Steve Kale <stevekale@...>
Subject: Re: Head Problem?

Have you tried soaking a paper towel in Windex and placing it under the
head? (Lift the head up with the lever, slide across, place towel, slide
head back and lower, leave to sit for several hours.)

BTW I would not use a CFS.  Use refillable carts instead and you gain the
flexibility to change them out for another ink set.

(SNIP)

> From: Barbara Lee Spinnenweber <bspinnenweber@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:41:15 -0700
> To: "'DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com'"
> <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Head Problem?
> 
> 
> Steve,
> Thanks for replying.
> 
> I will give the Windex thing a try tonight. I've got some "lint free" paper
> towels that will work.
> 
> I'm not familiar with lifting the print head. So, assuming you are not
> talking about the paper adjustment lever, I will assume there's a lever near
> the carts/heads inside?
> 
> I don't have the printer in front of me here at work. But, I'll figure it
> out. I'll do a google search too.
> 
> Again, thanks for replying. The only time I do post on this list is when I
> have a question. This is the first time for me to have a problem and it's my
> own fault 'cause I hadn't run the printer in possibly a month! Well, I've
> made a resolution to make more prints. Especially since my walls are empty
> and my hard drive is full!
> 
> Thanks,
> Barbara