Blocked Printer head.

[anon]

I know this is not directly linked to WindowsXP, but I am hoping that
someone out there may have information as how I can get more information. I
have tried internet searches with no results so far.

I have an Epson Stylus CX5200 multifunction printer and all of a sudden the
magenta stopped working.
I replaced the ink with originals and all of a sudden all the heads are
giving me problems.
I have run the head cleaning process a dozen times and also re-seated and
recharges the catridges, but the nozzle check is very erratic. The Cyan will
work, then the Yellow and not the cyan, the magenta one is dead.
It was all fine two weeks ago and it has not been used that much - only
having printed around 50 A4 photographs in it's life so far (about a year
and a half).

I am an computer engineer, and am prepared to try and strip the printer head
down, and wonder if anyone has a code-of-practice or service manual which
would help. Should I try dismantling the head and soaking it in warm water
or what?

I once dismantled an Epson stylus 400 and got it to work, but only for a
short while before the printer head burned out.
Any useful information regarding print-head overhaul and replacement will be
greatly
appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Terry

 

[R. McCarty]

Epson printers (C82 in my case) have a problem with some of
the hoses coming loose. I had to rework my C82 twice before
I had enough of it and replace the unit with a Canon Pixma 3000.
There are a number of web sites dedicated to printer issue(s). I
believe that FixYourPrinter.Com is where I located the discussion
on how to repair the damn C82.
Check for help here:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/
P.S. I've gone through all the brands of Ink Jets over the years &
this Pixma line from Canon is first rate. Even has clear ink
cartridges, so you can visually see the ink levels.

 

[BR549]

You may have more luck at comp.periphs.printers

I know this is not directly linked to WindowsXP, but I am hoping that
someone out there may have information as how I can get more information. I
have tried internet searches with no results so far.

I have an Epson Stylus CX5200 multifunction printer and all of a sudden the
magenta stopped working.
I replaced the ink with originals and all of a sudden all the heads are
giving me problems.
I have run the head cleaning process a dozen times and also re-seated and
recharges the catridges, but the nozzle check is very erratic. The Cyan will
work, then the Yellow and not the cyan, the magenta one is dead.
It was all fine two weeks ago and it has not been used that much - only
having printed around 50 A4 photographs in it's life so far (about a year
and a half).

I am an computer engineer, and am prepared to try and strip the printer head
down, and wonder if anyone has a code-of-practice or service manual which
would help. Should I try dismantling the head and soaking it in warm water
or what?

I once dismantled an Epson stylus 400 and got it to work, but only for a
short while before the printer head burned out.
Any useful information regarding print-head overhaul and replacement will be
greatly
appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Terry

 

[Woody]

The worse thing you can do with an ink jet printer is not use it. Print at
least one picture a week to keep the ink flowing.....

 

[B & A]

I went through two Epson C82 printers.
My first died within months and Epson sent me
a new one that last only a few months more.

I bought a Canon - it's the best printer I've ever
used. Also, ink replacement is relatively cheaper than
Epson.