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As unbelievable as it may sound, I've totally unclogged the 2 lengths of
tubing.  I've injected and pumped back out several syringes of IPA through
the vacuum pump.  I see the liquid flow through the clear tubing beyond the
pump, towards the rear of the printer.

Ok, so what kind of performance should I expect from a 'normal' operating
vacuum pump?

I have the tube just laying there with the mouth wide open.  I've put a few
drops of IPA in it and powered the printer on and off a few times, the drop
of liquid in the tubing did not move.  Was it supposed to, or is this normal
for a power on/off procedure?

I can't do a cleanup operation 'cause I'm out of ink.  Is there still hope
for this puppy, or should I take it out back and practice my baseball swing?

Robert
:)


-----Message d'origine-----
De : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] De
la part de Robert Hedan
Envoyé : avril 18 2006 13:17
À : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Objet : [Homebrew_PCBs] RE : Epson Stylus C84 (the end of the trail)


This printer is much much worse off than I thought.  :(

...

Robert
:)