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== Automatic Cleaning == |
== Automatic Cleaning == |
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| − | some contemporary ink-jet printers do a periodic automatic clean of the heads, if not used frequently |
+ | #some contemporary ink-jet printers do a periodic automatic clean of the heads, if not used frequently |
| − | *this may happen when the printer is not powered up |
+ | #*this may happen when the printer is not powered up |
| − | *it is better to leave standby power permantly ON for this reason |
+ | *#it is better to leave standby power permantly ON for this reason |
| + | #a form of "automatic cleaning" is to do draft and other temporary printing in "chocolate brown" text colour |
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| + | #*this exercises all '''four''' colours in the head |
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+ | [[User:Rpeters|Rod]]08:02, 31 August 2012 (EST) |
== Manual Cleaning == |
== Manual Cleaning == |
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But for those not wishing to replace their printer, do a Google for "Cleaning inkjet printers". I found many things there which would have helped me 3 years ago such as the need to soak heads in a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol (available from [http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront Dick Smith] at $7.99 for a 250 ml bottle for of ISO PRO Cleaner Pump Spray), for possibly about 4 days www.weeno.com. A more powerful solvent "Print Head Clog Buster" from inkmizer is described by [http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/inkjet_cleaning.html], again requiring soaking for possibly several days. Also less drastic |
But for those not wishing to replace their printer, do a Google for "Cleaning inkjet printers". I found many things there which would have helped me 3 years ago such as the need to soak heads in a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol (available from [http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront Dick Smith] at $7.99 for a 250 ml bottle for of ISO PRO Cleaner Pump Spray), for possibly about 4 days www.weeno.com. A more powerful solvent "Print Head Clog Buster" from inkmizer is described by [http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/inkjet_cleaning.html], again requiring soaking for possibly several days. Also less drastic |
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Revision as of 13:20, 18 January 2015
Automatic Cleaning
- some contemporary ink-jet printers do a periodic automatic clean of the heads, if not used frequently
- this may happen when the printer is not powered up
- it is better to leave standby power permantly ON for this reason
- a form of "automatic cleaning" is to do draft and other temporary printing in "chocolate brown" text colour
- this exercises all four colours in the head
Rod08:02, 31 August 2012 (EST)
Manual Cleaning
But for those not wishing to replace their printer, do a Google for "Cleaning inkjet printers". I found many things there which would have helped me 3 years ago such as the need to soak heads in a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol (available from Dick Smith at $7.99 for a 250 ml bottle for of ISO PRO Cleaner Pump Spray), for possibly about 4 days www.weeno.com. A more powerful solvent "Print Head Clog Buster" from inkmizer is described by [1], again requiring soaking for possibly several days. Also less drastic alternatives are suggested such as Windex glass cleaner and a 50% ammonia solution.
For those interested in more detail I am particularly impressed by [2]
Jeff - 18/Jul/12
The following site has suggestions for printheads from many brands and models http://www.ehow.com/printheads/
I followed the recommendations in this article and got a clogged, pigment head working fine
- note that hot water is used
- ideally the head needs partial dis-assembly
http://www.ehow.com/how_5195058_clean-clogged-canon-printhead.html
Rpeters08:30, 31 August 2012 (EST) --
