Interesting printer question
Dec 24, 2019 10:15:27 #
Dec 24, 2019 12:15:26 #
OlinBost wrote:
Replacement print heads cost almost as much as a new printer. There are kits to clean printer heads on Amazon.
The print head for my HP Photosmart 7525 All-In-One printer costs $30 on eBay. I’ve had this printer for eight years now, am constantly printing documents and photos, and have just replaced the print head twice. Tried cleaning original print head with poor results, before realizing I could buy a replacement for 30 bucks.
What I’m learning from this thread is that print heads can vary greatly in price based on the printer. Something to keep in mind when buying a new printer in the future.
Dec 24, 2019 12:22:17 #
Merry Christmas-Happy Holidays to all. I would like to have a Canon Pixma Pro 100, but presently I need an AIO. Any ideas on a good affordable AIO. Thanks
Dec 24, 2019 12:31:00 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Eventually, the print head itself wears out, and replacing the part costs probably 2x what a new printer does. Do yourself a favor, get a Canon Pixma Pro-100.
The Epson 3880 prints 17"x22", the Pro-100 doesn't.
Dec 24, 2019 12:39:57 #
Bill P wrote:
I have ordered a new printer to replace my Epson 3... (show quote)
Check out you tube videos by JTOOLMAN on printers. He covers all types of issues including cleaning print heads, inks, cartridges etc. for both Epson and Canon printers. More information than you ever wanted to know. He seems to favor windex. Reminds me of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".
Dec 24, 2019 14:30:12 #
dtsobel
Loc: West Hills California
Inkjet mall sells refillable cartridges and cleaning fluid as well as excellent quality ink. I've used their products on 2 epson printers
Dec 24, 2019 17:44:08 #
mizzee wrote:
I’ve had two Epson printers but the clogged printer head problem brought both to an early grave. I now have the Canon Pixma Pro 100
Same here and I'll never go back to Epson!
Dec 24, 2019 17:47:35 #
>The Epson 3880 prints 17"x22", the Pro-100 doesn't.
The 3880 is a good printer but 17x22 notwithstanding, the 100 is better imho.
The 3880 is a good printer but 17x22 notwithstanding, the 100 is better imho.
Dec 24, 2019 17:49:48 #
I agree about the Canon. I have had the pro pima MkII for years and never had any problems with the print head and now have up graded to the pro100 and though I may go a month or so without printing, just sending through a piece of plain white paper in the cleaning mode is sufficient to produce great prints.
Dec 24, 2019 20:00:49 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
Bill P wrote:
I have ordered a new printer to replace my Epson 3... (show quote)
They do make sets of Cleaning Cartridges for most printer models (google them).
Dec 24, 2019 22:44:14 #
ralf
Loc: NJ
You-Tube JTOOLMAN. He has a detailed demo on cleaning clogged print heads on Epson printers.
Dec 24, 2019 23:32:48 #
kbk wrote:
TAke off the print head and pot it in soapy
water in a ultrasonic cleaner. The ultrasonic
vibrations should dislodge any debris like
dried ink.
TAke off the print head and pot it in soapy
water in a ultrasonic cleaner. The ultrasonic
vibrations should dislodge any debris like
dried ink.
Sounds reasonable. Note that mention of
dried ink. Not all inks or paints that use
water as their vehicle will still be water
soluble after drying. The paint on the the
walls of your house cannot be removed
simply with distilled water, but water was
the vehicle for the ingredients in the paint.
Dec 25, 2019 08:53:22 #
OlinBost wrote:
Replacement print heads cost almost as much as a new printer. There are kits to clean printer heads on Amazon.
Yes ... trying to make a joke and my response in no way helped the original poster ... I apologize.
Dec 25, 2019 09:15:14 #
DaveC
Loc: Illinois
In 2002 I bought an Epson 2200. I’m still using it. At times it’s used heavily, occasionally it may not be used for some weeks. Some years ago the ink pads became saturated and I had them replaced. Occasionally I will have a clogged nozzle, I run a nozzle clean and it almost always works, once in awhile I have to run it a second time.
But it’s still going strong, something I can’t say about any other computer equipment and very little about any electronics. There is a reason that Epson still makes cartridges for it.
But it’s still going strong, something I can’t say about any other computer equipment and very little about any electronics. There is a reason that Epson still makes cartridges for it.
Dec 26, 2019 17:58:35 #
DaveC wrote:
In 2002 I bought an Epson 2200. I’m still using it... (show quote)
I have a 20+ year history of success using Epson Photo printers and yes, experience with a few stubborn nozzle clogs. I recently had another saturated waste ink pad shut down which I fixed myself. Opened printer, removed ink pad reservoir, rinsed and dried pads, reinserted and reassembled then paid $3.99 for a reset key and I'm back in business.
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