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Epson printers have proven to be amidst the best inkjet
printers in the world in terms of performance and
economy. That being said, there are likewise important
maintenance requisites to do not forget when using
your printer.
Epson printing engineering science is unique, so it is helpful to
understand a lot of of the basic mechanics of the ink
delivery system.
The print head built into the carriage. The carriage
holds the ink cartridges and moves laterally throughout the
paper when printing. The print head holds
thousands of tiny nozzles that in truth squirt the ink onto
paper. The print head is the ink “control center” for the
printer.
By far, the greatest issue with Epson printers is their
tendency for the print heads to become clogged with
ink. Since the nozzles are (depending on the model) a
fraction of the size of a humane hair, it is easy to see how
clogging may become an issue.
I. Signs that your printer may be clogged
A. Full cartridge but no ink coming out on printed paper
B. Broken or white horizontal lines
C. Print becomes faint, then disappears completely on
within initial page but the cartridge is not empty.
D. Printed material comes out in one or two colors only
The original and best way to keep your Epson printer in
good condition and free from clogs is to print regularly.
The more you print the less troubles you will have.
Printing steadily keeps the ink in the print head moving
and fresh; preventing the ink from drying. Printing at
least a page a week of black text and a page containing
all three colors (cyan, magenta and yellow) is good for
maintaining top printing performance.
Here is a link to a tune up pattern we commend to use
once a week if you do not print very often with your
Epson printer.
http://www.asapinkjets.com/images/color-bar-test.bmp
The second defense versus clogs is to make sure that
you power down your printer using its’ power button
instead of the off switch on a power strip. This is
especially important if you do not print at least once a
week. Turning your printer off with your power strip
prevents the printers’ built in shut down routine from
sealing the print head.
If the print head is not sealed, the ink will tardily arid and
harden in the print head. Eventually, the ink will arid and
turn to the consistency of maple syrup or even putty.
When this happens, the print head will partially or
completely clog.
The next preventative tip is to do not forget to always keep
a cartridge installed in the printer.
If you run out of ink, and take the empty cartridge with
you to your local office supply store, make sure you
replace it promptly. The ink will arid wherever exposed
to the air, including in the ink-receptacle area where you
just got rid of the cartridge from the carriage.
Try not to take a cartridge out of the carriage unless you
are replacing it within a couple minutes.
If you have received this article a day late and found that
you have a clog, don’t despair, there is hope.
Start with the easiest solution, undertake running a cleaning
cycle using your printer utilities program. A few
cleaning cycles (or cartridge priming cycle) will ordinarily
clear any air bubbles from a cartridge change or a little
clog from the nozzles.
Select the utility tab (it might also be named
“Maintenance”) and there you’ll find the head cleaning
tool and nozzle check. Run the head cleaning cycle,
then a nozzle check after to see the progress. Repeat
these two steps 1- 4 times as until clear.
There is said to be a little chance of detrimental the print
head if multiple cleanings are performed consecutively
without a nozzle check, so make sure to do not forget to
do both
If no success there are still a couple of things you may
try.
Option # 1. You may undertake using ammonia (or Windex is ok
also) with a cotton swab. Basically, you’ll need to basi
remove the cartridge of the color that’s giving you
problems. Put a good deal of ammonia in the top of the
printhead (the carriage portion in the printer) and let it sit
overnight. Also put a little more ammonia in the
printhead-resting seat. (The rubber part that seals off the
printhead unit when in it’s resting position.)
You will likewise take an ammonia dampened cotton swab
and undertake gently wiping off the bottom part of the printhead
(the end nearest to the paper)
You may likewise take an old, inkjet cartridge and drill a hole
in it, clean it out with the ammonia, fill it back up with
ammonia and seal the hole. Put the improvised
cleaning back in place and then run a few cleaning
cycles or a long print routine. Then replace with regular
cartridge to see if any progress has been made. Be
warned that this could get messy, so have paper towels
nearby.
The final option to fix a stubborn clog is to use a specific
cleaner called “Print Head Clog Buster” which is made
specifically for this purpose.
It’s a 1 ounce bottle of cleanser that also comes with a
plastic tube syringe for shooting cleaner directly through
the printhead ports (works much better than a q-tip). It
also comes with elaborated instructions on how to use it.
This is peculiarly formulated, and works very well for
stubborn clogs.
Hopefully this data will keep your Epson printing
for years to come.
Remember… print weekly, and take delight in your printer for
years to come.
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges
Set of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges…
- Brand: Epson
- Model: Epson 78
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
- Genuine Epson ink set of 6.
- 2 years of shelf life
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges Photo
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges Image
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges Photo
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges Picture
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges Photo
Set Of 6 Epson 78 Inkjet Cartridges Picture
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
 Not exactly “genuine”
By S. Moses
I recently purchased this package of cartridges. Of the two that I’ve used so far, one has stopped working. I put it in about two weeks ago. The light magenta. Today my printer told me “cannot recognize cartridge.” It had been working up until today. I took a close look at the cartridge and compared it to the old one that I’d kept. Turns out these less expensive cartridges are made in Indonesia. The regulars are made in Mexico. Shouldn’t make a difference, right? Well, not ten minutes ago, I got home from Best Buy where I purchased a separate “light magenta” (made in Mexico) and sure enough, the printer recognized it.
I don’t know if all of this is just a coincidence. The multi-pack sold here for less (from Indonesia) still says “Epson” on it. But after having this experience, I would never again buy this product. I’m only hoping that the others I’ve purchased and have yet to put to use, will work ok.
In my honest opinion, you’re better off paying the regular price here or at Best Buy. At least you’ll know you won’t be inconvenienced by an inferior product.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
 Perfect to have on hand
By J. Kennel
This set of ink cartridges is great to keep on hand. The printers that take these cartridges have SIX that run out of ink at different times, so if you buy this set and one or two extra black cartridges you won’t be caught running out of “light cyan” or “magenta” late on a Sunday night when you’re printing something for school the next morning. Even with the small shipping cost added, this is the best price around. Two thumbs up!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Great product and price.
By Joe E. Partridge Sr.
Got the ink cartridges in record time and they work great and the price was right too.
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