Epson Stylus 880 ink waste pad full

[martino]

"waste pad full"
seems to be a common problem with the epson rRX500 and others.

My Epson 880 stopped printing and I was able to reset the counter as
per recommendation on this board.

Now, here is my question:

Since the ink pad is clearly visible on the epson 880, has anybody
ever attempted to vacuum the waste ink out of the ink pad ?

I think a flexible tube could be attached to a vacuum cleaner hose,
and that should do the trick.

 

[Jan Alter]

The basic problem with the foam pad is that the ink dries right into the
fibers and hardens. Where the last ink has come it is still wet and spongy.
Eventually the pad fills up and overflows. I've read from a couple of
posters that one can reset the warning one time without fear of an overflow,
but after that it's really time to change the "diaper".

 

[measekite]

people who constantly try to beat the system and who try to squeeze
every penny out of every purchase do get what they deserve. that is why
you read the many woes of many of the posters in this ng. and then they
beg others for help who are just like them for they do not trust the
knowledgeable people at the printer tech supports departments.

 

[Bob Headrick]

Since the ink pad is clearly visible on the epson 880, has anybody
ever attempted to vacuum the waste ink out of the ink pad ?

I think a flexible tube could be attached to a vacuum cleaner hose,
and that should do the trick.

I would doubt it. The waste ink pad typically covers the entire bottom
of the printer, it is not small. It is just not going to work to try to
vacuum out the waste ink with a vacuum cleaner.

- Bob Headrick

 

[Tony]

"waste pad full"
seems to be a common problem with the epson rRX500 and others.

My Epson 880 stopped printing and I was able to reset the counter as
per recommendation on this board.

Now, here is my question:

Since the ink pad is clearly visible on the epson 880, has anybody
ever attempted to vacuum the waste ink out of the ink pad ?

I think a flexible tube could be attached to a vacuum cleaner hose,
and that should do the trick.

The other posters (apart from one) gave you good advice, I doubt this would
work. However the pads from most printers can be removed and washed thoroughly,
dried and reinstalled. This would save a few dollars and is in no way a way to
"beat the system". Many reputable repair shops will do this with the customer's
knowledge and approval.
Tony

 

[MikeD]

martino <[email protected]> wrote:

The other posters (apart from one) gave you good advice, I doubt this would
work. However the pads from most printers can be removed and washed thoroughly,
dried and reinstalled. This would save a few dollars and is in no way a way to
"beat the system". Many reputable repair shops will do this with the customer's
knowledge and approval.

A few years ago I successfully removed the waste pad from an Epson 440 and
washed it clean. It took a long time and about 40 buckets of water! I dried
it in the clothes airing cupboard for a few days and replaced it.

Mike

 

[Tony]

A few years ago I successfully removed the waste pad from an Epson 440 and
washed it clean. It took a long time and about 40 buckets of water! I dried
it in the clothes airing cupboard for a few days and replaced it.

Mike

Yes, it takes lots of water but is very effective,
Tony