Printer Problem
Jan 28, 2020 12:30:38 #
flashdaddy
Loc: Berlin PA
I recently purchased a used Epson Stylus Pro 4880 from a friend. After printing a few photos it showed up that the maintenance tank is nearly full.
I checked with B&H and Amazon about getting a replacement tank and came across a chip that would allow you to clean out the present tank and the chip would let the printer that the tank was replaced. At least that's what I got out of it. We're talking $15 vs $50. Has anyone ever gone the route of using the chip? How hard is it to clean out the tank?
I'd like to save money, but if the chip wouldn't work I'd be spending more by having to also get the tank.
I checked with B&H and Amazon about getting a replacement tank and came across a chip that would allow you to clean out the present tank and the chip would let the printer that the tank was replaced. At least that's what I got out of it. We're talking $15 vs $50. Has anyone ever gone the route of using the chip? How hard is it to clean out the tank?
I'd like to save money, but if the chip wouldn't work I'd be spending more by having to also get the tank.
Jan 28, 2020 12:56:32 #
Guy A.
Loc: Concord, Ohio
Take Question Canon and try to talk to a company Rep. Or get hold to one of their Canon trainers.
Jan 28, 2020 13:03:46 #
Jan 28, 2020 13:10:03 #
An alternative is to buy a brand new Canon Pro-100. After cashing in the rebate, your cost is about $180. If you consider the value/price of the full set of full ink cartridges that come with it, your "cost" is about $55. Prints are only 13" wide by 19" long, but a new printer, with warranty, might be a better choice.
Jan 28, 2020 13:12:50 #
Ysarex
Loc: St. Louis
flashdaddy wrote:
I recently purchased a used Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ... (show quote)
I've done what you're talking about with the same printer. I used a chip re-setter however and not a replacement chip. I had mixed results with the chip re-setter -- let's say it mostly worked.
Biggest problem with cleaning out the tank is coming up with a suitable replacement material to absorb the waste ink. You can just commit to keeping an eye on it and make sure that whatever you use to absorb the ink gets replaced before it becomes fully saturated. You don't want ink sloshing around in there.
Joe
Jan 28, 2020 13:27:47 #
Jan 28, 2020 14:16:31 #
flashdaddy
Loc: Berlin PA
I already have the Canon Pro 100. I used to have the Canon 5100 and I liked being able to print my own 10x20s and 16x20s. Whenever it went bad the budget would only cover getting the Pro 100.
Jan 28, 2020 14:19:25 #
flashdaddy
Loc: Berlin PA
It's called a maintenance tank and it catches the extra ink when printing and doing nozzle checks and cleaning. It's usually only found on 17" and larger printers.
Jan 28, 2020 15:18:34 #
flashdaddy wrote:
I recently purchased a used Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ... (show quote)
On my last Epson printer, the tank filled. Only a dealer or a shop could replace/clean it. I learned something about printers I never knew. Once they are charged with ink they can't be jostled or tilted. Steady and level. Epson said to take it to a repair shop in Seattle. I live in Alaska. Seattle is 900miles by air and there is no road. You can't ship because you can't tilt. The repair shops only take printers driven (carefully) to their doors and if it shows signs of sloshed ink they will not do it.
So I bought a new printer. Not too sad as it prints bigger. I made sure to get one with a removable maintenance tank. (Epson P800) If I was buying I would make sure my printer had a removable tank. This wouldn't be such a problem if you could drive to a shop. Seattle to Juneau by road is a 6+hour ferry ride and a drive of 1864 miles. (fun drive but that road is closed today due to avalanches and the ferry's broken down)
...Cam
Jan 28, 2020 22:21:18 #
flashdaddy wrote:
I recently purchased a used Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ... (show quote)
The tank is not very expensive, and not that tough to change. I replaced mine in my Epson 9800, I believe they are the same tank. Your printer will recognize the new tank and operate properly once changed. There are You tube videos of the process, takes about 20 minutes.
Jan 28, 2020 22:26:10 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The tank is not very expensive, and not that tough to change. I replaced mine in my Epson 9800, I believe they are the same tank. Your printer will recognize the new tank and operate properly once changed. There are You tube videos of the process, takes about 20 minutes.
This is a good idea. About the time my ink tank got full I was thinking a bigger printer might be nice so didn't bother trying to fix it. Sold it 'as is' to someone who couldn't wait to dig into it. I hope it worked out for them.
...Cam
Jan 29, 2020 06:56:06 #
Whatever approach you take, be advised that this could be extremely messy. I cleaned a Canon iP4500 that collects excess ink on absorbent pads - half a dozen of them. I had to disassemble the printer, remove the pads, wash them, dry them, and reassemble.
Cover the work surface, wear old clothes and nitrile gloves. You might be better off buying a new tank and save yourself the trouble of cleaning. Of course, you could try the chip route, and if that doesn't work, buy a new tank. Did you try eBay for a tank?
Cover the work surface, wear old clothes and nitrile gloves. You might be better off buying a new tank and save yourself the trouble of cleaning. Of course, you could try the chip route, and if that doesn't work, buy a new tank. Did you try eBay for a tank?
Jan 29, 2020 07:18:12 #
In my Canon Pro 1000/100 I by a replacement tank from Canon x it is an easy replacement. The manuals tell you how to do it.
Jan 29, 2020 07:23:06 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
You might be better off buying a new tank and save yourself the trouble of cleaning.
Depending on the money situation(& it should be good enough if your into printing) Jerry's advice is the way to unless you really, really, really want to do this. After removing the tank, put it into heavy sealed plastic bag if your not gonna clean it.
Depending on the money situation(& it should be good enough if your into printing) Jerry's advice is the way to unless you really, really, really want to do this. After removing the tank, put it into heavy sealed plastic bag if your not gonna clean it.Jan 29, 2020 08:42:33 #
I use a chip for my tank and bulk ink cartridges for my Epson 7900 for years. Works great.
You will need replacement pad for the ink tank. Some people use a bunch of tampons. It’s true. Be careful disposing the used pads. Might need to be cycled through haz waste. Also, can be messy. Wear gloves.
You will need replacement pad for the ink tank. Some people use a bunch of tampons. It’s true. Be careful disposing the used pads. Might need to be cycled through haz waste. Also, can be messy. Wear gloves.
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