Inkjet printer in dry climate
Jul 30, 2013 19:06:45 #
I've had problems living in AZ with my inkjet printer (Canon MX 310). Even if I print something daily, the nozzles clog from the arid climate. I found a solution.
I took an 8 oz plastic bottle and placed 2T of Miracle Grow water holding crystals in it. Along one side of the bottle I used a needle to poke around 50 mini holes on about a 1 1/2" strip long way on side of the bottle. I marked "UP" on the side with the holes and filled a tub with water and filled the bottle, let it set overnight to hydrate. This completely filled the bottle with hydrated crystals. With the cap on I place this bottle inside the printer after use with the "UP" word on top. Even in AZ I don't have to top off the bottle with water more than weekly.
Now, even if I don't print for a few days my nozzles don't dry out and clog.
I took an 8 oz plastic bottle and placed 2T of Miracle Grow water holding crystals in it. Along one side of the bottle I used a needle to poke around 50 mini holes on about a 1 1/2" strip long way on side of the bottle. I marked "UP" on the side with the holes and filled a tub with water and filled the bottle, let it set overnight to hydrate. This completely filled the bottle with hydrated crystals. With the cap on I place this bottle inside the printer after use with the "UP" word on top. Even in AZ I don't have to top off the bottle with water more than weekly.
Now, even if I don't print for a few days my nozzles don't dry out and clog.
Jul 30, 2013 19:14:04 #
Necessity is indeed the Mother of Invention and you have demonstrated that superbly!
Jul 30, 2013 21:22:10 #
Verd wrote:
Necessity is indeed the Mother of Invention and you have demonstrated that superbly!
:thumbup:
Jul 31, 2013 06:44:09 #
Radioman
Loc: Ontario Canada
wlgoode wrote:
I've had problems living in AZ with my inkjet prin... (show quote)
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A good idea. I have one warning, on a different project a container of these crystals began to smell - bacteria/fungus had started growing in it. It may not be a problem where you live but it is something to be aware of.
Jul 31, 2013 09:49:39 #
Jul 31, 2013 11:37:43 #
Jul 31, 2013 11:49:24 #
Radioman wrote:
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A good idea. I have one warning, on a different project a container of these crystals began to smell - bacteria/fungus had started growing in it. It may not be a problem where you live but it is something to be aware of.
A good idea. I have one warning, on a different project a container of these crystals began to smell - bacteria/fungus had started growing in it. It may not be a problem where you live but it is something to be aware of.
That's a fair warning. It's been my experience that the arid climate fails to support a plethora of fungus spores here. After about 4 mos., no problem. However, if it were a problem I would add a couple of drops of tea tee oil to the water.
Jul 31, 2013 13:41:38 #
wlgoode wrote:
I've had problems living in AZ with my inkjet prin... (show quote)
That's interesting. I live in the west valley and have never had a problem with any of my Canon printers drying out or clogging.
Jul 31, 2013 15:21:59 #
wlgoode wrote:
I've had problems living in AZ with my inkjet prin... (show quote)
First time I had ever heard of having to water your printer but.....Hey it worked! Way to Go.....
Jul 31, 2013 15:27:40 #
UP-2-IT wrote:
First time I had ever heard of having to water your printer but.....Hey it worked! Way to Go.....
That sounds like an accessory waiting to be marketed. :D
Jul 31, 2013 15:33:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That sounds like an accessory waiting to be marketed. :D
Darn right, see him kicked back on a beach somplace already!
Jul 31, 2013 16:47:27 #
jimmya wrote:
That's interesting. I live in the west valley and have never had a problem with any of my Canon printers drying out or clogging.
Yes it is interesting because it's dryer there. Plus we keep our evap cooler running, it's more humid in summer, we have two cool vaporizers running. I still had that problem until I tried the bottle trick. So it could only be arid climate. Plus my sister lives in west valley too (Peoria) and had the same problem with her Epson inkjet. Next time I visit, I'm gonna take her a ready made bottle for her printer.
Jul 31, 2013 16:54:54 #
AZ Dog
Loc: Peoria, AZ
I use an Epson printer (2nd one) and have never had a problem. I live in Peoria.
AZ Dog
AZ Dog
Jul 31, 2013 17:38:48 #
AZ Dog wrote:
I use an Epson printer (2nd one) and have never had a problem. I live in Peoria.
AZ Dog
AZ Dog
I'm glad you don't. Good for you
Me and my sister do though.
And since my bottle fixed the problem it must be an arid climate problem. Is there any other explanation that's plausible?
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