Printer Problem

JAY

maybe the inks manufactured are not filled enough...did u shake the cartridge n hear if its nearly empty?

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Willz

No i dident shake it as all the ink would fly all over :p, but i could see and it did not look empty, but i dunno, it said empty on the screen so i suppose it was empty?

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kenji san

Willz

Does the printer have an empty cartrige inticator on the front panel? If so, is it on when the software shows the ink as empty? Sometimes there is a lack of communication between printer and software, which for epson, sucks.

The software calculates the ESTIMATED amount of ink left based on what you print, it is not a gauge or accurate in any way. Sometimes it is just wrong. The front panel indicator, if there, actually meters the ink flow and would be more accurate in showing if the ink in gone or not.

Willz

It doesent have a front panel indicator i dont think.

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kenji san

are you cleaning your heads often? In those little epson printers this eats ink like mad. If you need to clean your heads more than once per ink cartridge change then something is wrong with the print head. I noticed that this model has very small ink cartridges and that may be the issue.

donkey42

don't believe the software - lying

just print until that colour runs out - if you can

or the ink has dryed up, get some isopropol alcohol from your local chemist, you may be asked to sign the poisons book, just tell them you want it to clean your inkjet printer,

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thomas234

If you bought a cheapo non-Epson printer cartridge, they use cheapo chips. The cheaper chips can't actually tell how much ink is left, and judge it depending on how much you've printed. *Apparently* the expensive Epson cartridges don't do this, and they actually measure how much you have left.

I'm pretty sure that's what happens.

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Karanislove

Does it test-print? Most printers have a built-in diagnostics program which can be very useful for troubleshooting problems and test-printing without a computer. They are usually initiated by pressing a button or two while turning on the printer. Check your user manual. If the printer test-prints OK, you have probably eliminated the mechanical print mechanism as the problem.

Is it clean? Most ink jet printers have a simple user procedure for cleaning the print heads. You may have to clean them periodically or after the printer has been idle for a few days or weeks. If you see funny colors or print-outs are missing colors, a cartridge may be empty or a head dirty. You may have to clean a head many times to get it working again.

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goldeneye

I found some tools for cleaning ink cartridges at the Lindy website Welcome to LINDY Computer Connection Technology

here are some tips from their website

LINDY Cleaning Cartridge Guide

Cleaning Carts for Tip

LINDY’s Cleaning Cartridges are designed to recover print heads that have become blocked with dirt and dried ink. They should only be used when the regular print head cleaning procedures are not effective. The cleaning cartridges contain a special fluid which dissolves the dried ink and clears the tiny jets in the print head.

How to use LINDY Cleaning Cartridges

First of all, ensure you have a new ink cartridge available to install in the printer after you have used the cleaning cartridge.

Important note: We do not recommend you re-use a partially used ink or cleaning cartridge, as removing and replacing the same cartridge can cause air to enter the print head, which can disrupt the ink flow and dry it up. Also, if your printer uses ‘chipped’ cartridges it may reject a partially used cartridge.

1. Remove the inkjet cartridge from the printer and replace with the Cleaning Cartridge.
2. Perform at least 3 head cleaning cycles, more if the print head is blocked or the printer has been left standing for some time. (Refer to your printer’s documentation for instructions on how to do this).
3. If possible, leave the printer to stand overnight. This allows the cleaning fluid to dissolve any dried ink.
4. With the Cleaning Cartridge still in the printer, print 3 full pages of each affected colour. Use software with drawing facilities, e.g. MS Paint to create a large rectangle filled with the required colour. Set the print quality option to ‘Best’, ‘Fine’ or ‘Photo’ (whichever is appropriate for your printer).
5. Replace the Cleaning Cartridge with NEW inkjet cartridges and perform 3 head cleaning cycles to flush any residue cleaning fluid out of the print head.

Tips to avoid future print-head blockages

* Use your printer regularly. When a printer is left unused for a long time the ink can dry out!
* Try to avoid removing an ink cartridge until directed to by the printer software or LED status indicators. Removing and replacing a partially used cartridge can allow air to enter the print head and disrupt the ink flow. It can also make the ink outlet hole bigger which increases the risk of leaks.
* When the cartridge is empty, do not remove it until you have a new one to replace it with. Leaving a printer stand without a cartridge in allows air to enter the print head and can cause the ink to dry out.