Did I ruin my printheads?

[ruadonaleonor]

I removed clogged printheads and rinsed them under a faucet water
filter.
I then unclogged them with a syringe, alternating push-pull, pushing
through and sucking out the blockage, unclogging all nozzles.
After reinstalling, they will print a few inches of text and then the
printer abruptly powers completely off.
After a few minutes unplugged, the printer will power back up and I
can print another inch or so.
Did I ruin my printheads by rinsing them under a faucet, possibly
frying wet circuits after reinstalling?
This is on an Epson CX5200.
Thanks!

 

[beezer]

I removed clogged printheads and rinsed them under a faucet water
filter.
I then unclogged them with a syringe, alternating push-pull, pushing
through and sucking out the blockage, unclogging all nozzles.
After reinstalling, they will print a few inches of text and then the
printer abruptly powers completely off.
After a few minutes unplugged, the printer will power back up and I
can print another inch or so.
Did I ruin my printheads by rinsing them under a faucet, possibly
frying wet circuits after reinstalling?
This is on an Epson CX5200.
Thanks!

It definately sounds like you got the electronics wet. Since it did
power up and work for a bit and did power back up, I would say you may
not have permanent damage. But I would definately remove the head and
allow the circuitboard to dry before attempting to use the printer
again.

 

[Wasted]

you most certainly have ruined them, you should only use pure distilled
water (de-ionised) from the local garage, just squirting some in the tanks
leaving overnight and it works like magic better that flush fluid, shame its
too late
RP