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Old September 29th 05, 03:42 AM
l e o
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Where is the info about using Windex to clean the print head? I need to
know how to move the print head to reveal the pads. Thanx.
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Old September 29th 05, 04:17 AM
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On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:42:17 -0400, l e o
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Where is the info about using Windex to clean the print head?


Soak the clogged head into a dish with hot water and windex to clean
the clogged ink out. Usually works.

I need to know how to move the print head to reveal the pads. Thanx.


That depends on the printer model you got. Mention them and someone
here could either help you or something. You could also try searching
for your model at fixyourownprinter.com and see if someone already
mentioned how to guide yet.
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Old September 29th 05, 06:38 PM
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Move the heads the same way you would do to replace the cartridges,
then pull the power lead out, after which the heads can be moved
freely by hand.

Davy

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Old October 5th 05, 09:27 AM
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Please contact me at:

e-printerhelp(at)mvps(dot)org

(at) = @
(dot) = .

Art

l e o wrote:

Where is the info about using Windex to clean the print head? I need to
know how to move the print head to reveal the pads. Thanx.

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Old October 5th 05, 09:29 AM
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I do NOT recommend removal of the print head or soaking it in either
water or windex to unclog it, as described in this posting below.

There are much safer methods that work very well.

Art


Impmon wrote:

On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:42:17 -0400, l e o
wrote:


Where is the info about using Windex to clean the print head?



Soak the clogged head into a dish with hot water and windex to clean
the clogged ink out. Usually works.


I need to know how to move the print head to reveal the pads. Thanx.



That depends on the printer model you got. Mention them and someone
here could either help you or something. You could also try searching
for your model at fixyourownprinter.com and see if someone already
mentioned how to guide yet.

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Old October 5th 05, 04:37 PM
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Trouble is with Epson, once they start to clog they will always be
clogging.

There is forever problem after problem with clogging and Epson APPEARS
to be the leader, my Epson clogged on the 2nd day, due to print head
failure some months later it was replaced and that clogged on the 4th
day and all with Epson ink.

If you want to get away from clogging I would suggest looking at other
brands, no no, I am not asking you to take my advice I rather you see
for yourself, look through all the forums, view user's comments on
various shopping channels on printers, you will see the problem's
encountered with ALL printers and which to avoid.

I was sick of the clogging and ink wastage I 'clodded' it and bought a
Canon ip5000 and never ever had a clog since, I say that with ALL
honesty.

Tell me if I am right in a few months time.

Davy

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Old October 5th 05, 04:42 PM
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Davy wrote:

Trouble is with Epson, once they start to clog they will always be
clogging.

There is forever problem after problem with clogging and Epson APPEARS
to be the leader, my Epson clogged on the 2nd day, due to print head
failure some months later it was replaced and that clogged on the 4th
day and all with Epson ink.



I AGREE THAT THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO CLOG MORE THAN CANON PRINTERS BUT
IN THEIR DEFENSE I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED THEM FOR A YEAR WITHOUT
CLOGGING. BUT THEY DO USE EPSON OEM INK AND THEY DO PRINT EVERY DAY. I
THINK THAT IF YOU TAKE AWAY EITHER OF THOSE THEN YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
PROBLEMS.

If you want to get away from clogging I would suggest looking at other
brands, no no, I am not asking you to take my advice I rather you see
for yourself, look through all the forums, view user's comments on
various shopping channels on printers, you will see the problem's
encountered with ALL printers and which to avoid.

I was sick of the clogging and ink wastage I 'clodded' it and bought a
Canon ip5000 and never ever had a clog since, I say that with ALL
honesty.

Tell me if I am right in a few months time.

Davy



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Old October 5th 05, 06:39 PM
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measekitewrote:
[quote="measekite"]
I AGREE THAT THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO CLOG MORE THAN CANON PRINTERS

BUT
IN THEIR DEFENSE I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED THEM FOR A YEAR WITHOUT


CLOGGING. BUT THEY DO USE EPSON OEM INK AND THEY DO PRINT EVERY

DAY. I
THINK THAT IF YOU TAKE AWAY EITHER OF THOSE THEN YOU MAY EXPERIENCE


PROBLEMS.


Mine clogged with OEM ink and ended up in a big hole in the ground
and it don't clog anymore

Davy

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Old October 5th 05, 10:26 PM
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On Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:42:34 GMT, measekite
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I AGREE THAT THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO CLOG MORE THAN CANON PRINTERS BUT
IN THEIR DEFENSE I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED THEM FOR A YEAR WITHOUT
CLOGGING. BUT THEY DO USE EPSON OEM INK AND THEY DO PRINT EVERY DAY. I
THINK THAT IF YOU TAKE AWAY EITHER OF THOSE THEN YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
PROBLEMS.


Then explain my brother's epson 5200 that clogged right away when a
new Epson ink cart was installed. No 3rd party ink ever touched this
printer and it still clogs like crazy and was quite unuseable as
printer. The tendacy to clog Epson printer is way out of proportion
with other ink printers.

Sorry but even Epson ink does clog the printer and Epson choose not to
get this fixed permantly on their printers.

On the other brand, I've had HP ink jet printer for 2 years with mixed
OEM and 3rd party carts and refilled myself several times. The only
time they clogged is when the cart's been refilled more than a few
times and has wore itself out.

oh and check your caps lock key. TYPING IN ALL CAPS is one way to get
killfiled quickly.
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Old October 5th 05, 10:32 PM
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Impmon wrote:
On Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:42:34 GMT, measekite
wrote:


I AGREE THAT THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO CLOG MORE THAN CANON PRINTERS BUT
IN THEIR DEFENSE I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED THEM FOR A YEAR WITHOUT
CLOGGING. BUT THEY DO USE EPSON OEM INK AND THEY DO PRINT EVERY DAY. I
THINK THAT IF YOU TAKE AWAY EITHER OF THOSE THEN YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
PROBLEMS.



Then explain my brother's epson 5200 that clogged right away when a
new Epson ink cart was installed. No 3rd party ink ever touched this
printer and it still clogs like crazy and was quite unuseable as
printer. The tendacy to clog Epson printer is way out of proportion
with other ink printers.

Sorry but even Epson ink does clog the printer and Epson choose not to
get this fixed permantly on their printers.

On the other brand, I've had HP ink jet printer for 2 years with mixed
OEM and 3rd party carts and refilled myself several times. The only
time they clogged is when the cart's been refilled more than a few
times and has wore itself out.

oh and check your caps lock key. TYPING IN ALL CAPS is one way to get
killfiled quickly.


Measerhithead is a paid spammer for canon. His all cap oem-won't-clog
bull**** is the best can come up with.
Don't pay any attention to this moron.
Frank
 




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