Datacolor User to User Support Group.

get rid of the dog.  

<kidding>

With our wide format printers, I take a microfiber cloth (3m makes a great
one), soak it with Windex (the original flavor), and move the head carriage
over it.  Let it sit for a while, move it around over the moist towel,
you'll be amazed at the amount of gunk that comes off the head carriage.

I don't have an R1800, so I can't tell you how to do this, but it can't be
so different.  With the power off, just figure out how to unlatch the
printhead, and be careful when you pull the head assembly over your
windex-soaked cloth.

note: do NOT use paper for this.  Paper is abrasive, and if it contacts the
nozzle plate, there's a chance of scratching or other permanent damage.  The
danger is minor, but it is there.  Like waxing your car with paper towels,
you would never do that, right?

In the end, you should expect that all this gunk-removal might have clogged
at least one nozzle.  Spray the capping station (the place the print head
rests) with windex, wait a few minutes, and then run a CLEAN (don't do a
nozzle check first).  

I hope this helps, standard disclaimer applies.

-kris

> -----Original Message-----
> From: colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 8:54 AM
> To: colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [colorvision_group] Ink Splashes - any good tips?
> 
> Ok here's a frustrating problem.  Maybe some of you have 
> found good solutions.
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> My printer is printing magenta splashes.  Something may have 
> gotten under the print heads at some point (like a strand of 
> paper or dog hair or something).  The problem is, now that 
> something is on the bottom of the print head, how the heck 
> can I get under there to clean it off?  I'm not really 
> partial to taking my printer apart and am looking for one of 
> those simple solutions people file away in their "tips and 
> tricks" bags.
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> Thanks
> 
> Tom T
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> PS:  The nozzles do not appear to be blocked at this time.  
> The R1800 printer only runs and has run original OEM Epson 
> UltraChrome.  
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