Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:13:17 +0200, Robert Hedan  
> <robert.hedan@...> wrote:
> 
> > Are the heads integrated in the cartridges?
> >
> > That MIS site has cleaning cartridges available, very low prices.
> 
> no piezo (epson) printer has the heads on the cartridges.
> I doubt the function of cleaning cartridges.
> 

The C8x series Epson printers seem to be getting a lot of complaints
about clogging. This may have more to do with Durabrite inks than the
printer itself, as I see a fair number of people on the Heat Transfers
list (a commercial (mostly) Tshirt imprinters list) are using C8x
series with MIS and other pigmented inks with better luck.

The later Durabrite inks have specifically been formulated to work on
glossy paper. If you have a C80, 82, 84, 86, 88, the later the model
the better it works on glossy paper. The C80 not at all. However,
whatever they are doing to Durabrite seems to make it more likely to clog.

As for cleaning cartridges not working, make your own and you'll
change your mind. Keep in mind, cleaning cartridges won't just fix a
badly clogged printer any more than just buying carb cleaner will
magically restore your car to working order.

Patience is the key. Underhead cleaning, cleaning the parking station,
etc.
http://www.polyphoto.com/tutorials/PrintHeadCleaning/

Steve Greenfield