Cleaning Printheads: Difference between revisions
(Initial page, taken from Jeff's suggested HowTos doc) |
(split into automatic & manal sections) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
== Automatic Cleaning == |
|||
some contemporary ink-jet printers do a periodic automatic clean of the heads, if not used frequently |
|||
*this may happen when the printer is not powered up |
|||
*it is better to leave standby power permantly ON for this reason |
|||
[[User:Rpeters|Rpeters]]08:02, 31 August 2012 (EST) |
|||
== Manual Cleaning == |
|||
But for those not wishing to replace their printer, do a Google for "Cleaning inkjet printers". I found many things there which would have helped me 3 years ago such as the need to soak heads in a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol (available from [http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront Dick Smith] at $7.99 for a 250 ml bottle for of ISO PRO Cleaner Pump Spray), for possibly about 4 days www.weeno.com. A more powerful solvent "Print Head Clog Buster" from inkmizer is described by [http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/inkjet_cleaning.html], again requiring soaking for possibly several days. Also less drastic |
But for those not wishing to replace their printer, do a Google for "Cleaning inkjet printers". I found many things there which would have helped me 3 years ago such as the need to soak heads in a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol (available from [http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront Dick Smith] at $7.99 for a 250 ml bottle for of ISO PRO Cleaner Pump Spray), for possibly about 4 days www.weeno.com. A more powerful solvent "Print Head Clog Buster" from inkmizer is described by [http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/inkjet_cleaning.html], again requiring soaking for possibly several days. Also less drastic |
||
alternatives are suggested such as Windex glass cleaner and a 50% ammonia solution. |
alternatives are suggested such as Windex glass cleaner and a 50% ammonia solution. |
||
Revision as of 22:02, 30 August 2012
Automatic Cleaning
some contemporary ink-jet printers do a periodic automatic clean of the heads, if not used frequently
- this may happen when the printer is not powered up
- it is better to leave standby power permantly ON for this reason
Rpeters08:02, 31 August 2012 (EST)
Manual Cleaning
But for those not wishing to replace their printer, do a Google for "Cleaning inkjet printers". I found many things there which would have helped me 3 years ago such as the need to soak heads in a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol (available from Dick Smith at $7.99 for a 250 ml bottle for of ISO PRO Cleaner Pump Spray), for possibly about 4 days www.weeno.com. A more powerful solvent "Print Head Clog Buster" from inkmizer is described by [1], again requiring soaking for possibly several days. Also less drastic alternatives are suggested such as Windex glass cleaner and a 50% ammonia solution.
For those interested in more detail I am particularly impressed by [2]
Jeff - 18/Jul/12 --
