Grrrr Epson Grrrrr

[CWatters]

I had a problem with a printout so I ran a noz check. The BLACK noz is
blocked but it won't let me run the head cleaning routine because the CYAN
ink is low! Grrr..

Normally there is loads of ink left in the cart once it reports low but now
I'm going to have to replace the CYAN cart just to run the head cleaner.

Grrrrrr.

 

[CWatters]

I had a problem with a printout so I ran a noz check. The BLACK noz is
blocked but it won't let me run the head cleaning routine because the CYAN
ink is low! Grrr..

Normally there is loads of ink left in the cart once it reports low but now
I'm going to have to replace the CYAN cart just to run the head cleaner.

First off I made a mistake it wasn't the Cyan that was low - it was the
light Magenta - but that aside I now have a problem.... I've opened a cart
marked T0346 Light Magenta and inside is a cart marked T0336 Light Magenta.
Note the different number.

This 336 cart isn't recognised by my printer and it's the only Light Magenta
cart I've got. So now I can clean the black head and it will have to sit
blocked until I can get a new cart - probably by post.

Aagghhhhhh........ EPSON........... Aghhhhhhhh

 

[milou]

On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:21:41 +0100, "CWatters"

<usual moan ...>

The SSC utility lets you do a cleaning cycle when the level is low and
lights are flashing.

Google SSC

 

[milou]

On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:21:41 +0100, "CWatters"

<usual moan ...>

The SSC utility lets you do a cleaning cycle when the level is low and
lights are flashing.

Google SSC

 

[CWatters]

On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:21:41 +0100, "CWatters"

<usual moan ...>

The SSC utility lets you do a cleaning cycle when the level is low and
lights are flashing.

Google SSC

Thanks. I'm giving that a try now.

Currently it says "This function isn't supported in this printer state"
which I assume means it can't clean the black head while the magenta is low.

On the model I have (Epson 2100) I can't reset the ink level only freeze
it - and it's already low.

 

[Shooter]

Colin,

I feel the need to come in here, this guy Milou has a very poor working
knowledge. As there may be enough ink in the cart to do a clean and nozel
test you should get your self a re-setter, this should if the chip is in
good condition reset to full, take care that the cart does not run dry. This
should also get rid of the incorrect cart used. If it was my printer I would
purchase a set of cleaning cart, then install the carts. The Epson 2100 is a
well established printer so you would not find it difficult to purchase a
re-setter and cleaning carts, When I had my 2100 the cleaning carts cost
£2.99each and the setter £7. Hope this is of help.

Shooter.

 

[CWatters]

Colin,

I feel the need to come in here, this guy Milou has a very poor working
knowledge. As there may be enough ink in the cart to do a clean and nozel
test you should get your self a re-setter,

Thanks.

I didn't know a resetter was available for the 2100 carts. Where did you get
yours?

 

[Shooter]

Thanks.

I didn't know a resetter was available for the 2100 carts. Where did you
get
yours?

Value shop UK the address is www.valueshop.co.uk go to cleaning carts, Epson
and drop down to 2100. On reflection although a re-setter is a useful tool
to have it may not be the correct way to go, when ever you replace a cart
the printer will draw an amount of ink to initialise the head, it may prove
that there is insufficient ink left to allow this so you would end up the
same as you are now. Buy a set of cleaning carts and clean the printer then
fit new carts.

I don't know if you use Glossey Paper on your 2100 if so and you use Epson
ink you will get Bronzing in most cases, I found the way round this is to
purchase after market ink and get no Bronzing. If you still wish to purchase
a re-setter I got mine at www.proprint.co.uk in Scotland. Hope this helps
and sorry for the mis-info.

 

[milou]

Colin,

I feel the need to come in here, this guy Milou has a very poor working
knowledge.

<snip>

Pompous patronizing (and top posting) twit.

 

[CWatters]

I don't know if you use Glossey Paper on your 2100 if so and you use Epson
ink you will get Bronzing in most cases, I found the way round this is to
purchase after market ink and get no Bronzing. If you still wish to purchase
a re-setter I got mine at www.proprint.co.uk in Scotland. Hope this helps
and sorry for the mis-info.

Thanks. I've got new carts on order but longer term I think I'm going to get
a CIS.

 

[measekite]

That is not a way around this. If you get generic ink you might as well
get a Lexmark and use the cheapest glossy paper out there. If you paid
for an Epson 2100 you should get the results from one by using Epson
Pigmented ink and maybe low lustre paper like Ilford Perl.

 

[phreak]

Have you yourself ever used an Epson printer, inks or paper??

 

[frank]

Have you yourself ever used an Epson printer, inks or paper??

Of course he hasn't. But he spent the night in a motel 6!

Frank

 

[CWatters]

That is not a way around this. If you get generic ink you might as well
get a Lexmark and use the cheapest glossy paper out there.

Well that depends if you think Epson are the only company able to make
decent ink. I wouldn't use just any old generic ink... Just like I wouldn't
take generic advice.

 

[measekite]

Canon, HP, and Epson are the only ones in the industry that
mfg/formulate decent ink.

 

[Shooter]

I was talking recently to someone who is well up the ladder of a
manufacturer of third party ink, he told me the company had come across you
on a number of occasions and that you are known in the board room as Mr.
inkystinky so I suppose you could say you have achieved fame. What you
should now do is team up with that Milou then change your address to
(e-mail address removed) I am sure this group would then get twice the
benifit of the rubbish you preach or you could both manufacture blow pipes.
I am unsure if a writer should say ****wit twice.