Ink Jet print cleaning...
Jun 3, 2014 16:12:28 #
double post, sorry!...emulsion cleaner seems a bit strong...anyone know of a solution to cleaning an ink jet print?
Jun 3, 2014 16:24:37 #
I spend 1/2 a year in one place and the other 1/2 in another so, with 2 printers, I'm constantly fighting the battle of clogged print heads. Try soaking the cartridge print heads in very warm water for up to 1/2 hour. This usually does it for me.
Jun 3, 2014 16:27:17 #
HP says used filtered, distilled or bottled water and lint free cloth. I use a surgical hand towel. If rollers are real dirty rubbing alcohol works well, don't use too much, cloth just damp. Print heads, use water and cloth. You will get ink everywhere if you are not careful.
Jun 3, 2014 16:49:30 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
chasgroh wrote:
double post, sorry!...emulsion cleaner seems a bit strong...anyone know of a solution to cleaning an ink jet print?
If you don't have print heads on your print, use a mild solution of dish detergent and warm water, wiping gently with a lint-free cloth dampened in the solution.
More information here:
http://dspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/4376
Jun 3, 2014 17:34:54 #
RWR wrote:
If you don't have print heads on your print, use a mild solution of dish detergent and warm water, wiping gently with a lint-free cloth dampened in the solution.
More information here:
http://dspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/4376
More information here:
http://dspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/4376
...good info. Thanks RWR!
Jun 3, 2014 17:56:01 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
chasgroh wrote:
...good info. Thanks RWR!
You're quite welcome. After you've removed all soap residue and the print is dry, I'd recommend spraying on a clear-coat (check an art supply store).
Jun 3, 2014 18:15:37 #
RWR wrote:
You're quite welcome. After you've removed all soap residue and the print is dry, I'd recommend spraying on a clear-coat (check an art supply store).
...been experimenting with 'coats...doing some framing and mounting and foolin' around with canvas...Breathing Color products are very good, but Hahnamuhle spray is really good too...what do you use?
Jun 3, 2014 19:59:52 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
chasgroh wrote:
...been experimenting with 'coats...doing some framing and mounting and foolin' around with canvas...Breathing Color products are very good, but Hahnamuhle spray is really good too...what do you use?
I like Desert Varnish Lacquer Spray, from Light Impressions.com.
Jun 3, 2014 20:43:34 #
Opps! I should have my glasses on when I read posts. I saw 'clean inkjet printer'.
robertjerl wrote:
HP says used filtered, distilled or bottled water and lint free cloth. I use a surgical hand towel. If rollers are real dirty rubbing alcohol works well, don't use too much, cloth just damp. Print heads, use water and cloth. You will get ink everywhere if you are not careful.
Jun 4, 2014 07:15:59 #
chasgroh wrote:
double post, sorry!...emulsion cleaner seems a bit strong...anyone know of a solution to cleaning an ink jet print?
I've used Canon, Epson, and HP, and clogging has never been a problem. Just lucky, I guess. After a lengthy discussion here a few months ago, I now leave my printers on all the time. That saves ink, and uses almost no electricity. For the occasional cleaning of random ink on the body, I use alcohol on a rag. I do a lot of printing on discs, and the carrier gets filthy fast.
Jun 4, 2014 10:03:38 #
I have successfully used a paper towel soaked in old style Windex. It goes in the track under the print head when the printer is turned off and unlocked (you have to pull the plug to do this). If it sits overnight to a few days (with rewetting), the vapors unclog the jets. If you have recurrent clogs, it's likely the ink you are using is an improper formulation.
Jun 4, 2014 10:48:06 #
The only thing I can use is "Surgical Spirit" If it cleans up ink splls it should clean the jets.
Jun 4, 2014 10:49:07 #
TerryA
Loc: Williamsburg, VA
If the heads are really bad, un-park the heads and soak the pad where the heads sit with distilled water. Park the heads and then let them sit for at least 12 hours. Then do a normal maintenance cleaning cycle. This works for me.
Jun 4, 2014 13:48:41 #
IF you can determine the brand of paper used for the print, I'd think asking the paper's maker for advice would give you the best results. Maybe contact an archivist at a big library or museum?
Good luck
Good luck
Jun 4, 2014 13:51:33 #
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