| Author |
Message |
John H.
Guest
|
 Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:02 am Post subject:
epson r200 |
|
|
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Shooter
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:02 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
| Quote: | My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John H.
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:21 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
Thanks Shooter for the info.
John.H.
Shooter wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Yianni
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:25 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
I don't agree with Shooter's suggestion. Just do a nozzle check, be sure
that all nozzles are printing, and then turn off the printer. You can store
the printer for 8 months.
I have seen a printer stored this way and after 5 months it worked again
without any cleaning cycle.
--
Yianni
in@mailbox9.gr (remove number nine to reply)
--
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:rBS8f.548$qk4.0@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
| Quote: |
Thanks Shooter for the info.
John.H.
Shooter wrote:
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge
sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same
again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rob
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:31 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
Shooter wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
Where do you get the cleaning cartridges? |
rm |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SamSez
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
DaveG <dave-ng@nospam.tld> wrote in
news:%hW8f.140411$G8.98359@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk:
| Quote: | On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 23:18:49 +0000, Shooter wrote:
Considering the depreciation on cheap inkjets and that there'll almost
definitely be a better one around in 8 months time it might be better
just to sell it and then buy a new one rather than take the risk that
it won't work after 8 months of storage.
|
Or, buy a brand new 200 with a full set of full size carts from Sam's for
about $72 and put it in a closet along with the old one. If the old one
doesn't work in 8 months, use the new one instead. Given that $72 is about
the price of the carts alone [only $12 above Sam's discount price for a set
of carts], what's the risk? I suspect a replacement CD carrier would cost
that much. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rob
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
Yianni wrote:
| Quote: | I don't agree with Shooter's suggestion. Just do a nozzle check, be sure
that all nozzles are printing, and then turn off the printer. You can store
the printer for 8 months.
I have seen a printer stored this way and after 5 months it worked again
without any cleaning cycle.
|
I don't think that is completely correct. I do know of a 1290 that was
used sparingly and after a or more month of not being even switched on
the nozzles were clogged when they tried to use the printer again. (And
it was on OEM inks for the clowns benefit.) Shooters suggestion has been
the most realistic that I have seen recommended. Oh BTW I do think
storage temperature has something to do with it as well.
rm
| Quote: | --
Yianni
in@mailbox9.gr (remove number nine to reply)
--
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:rBS8f.548$qk4.0@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
Thanks Shooter for the info.
John.H.
Shooter wrote:
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge
sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same
again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DaveG
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 23:18:49 +0000, Shooter wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
Considering the depreciation on cheap inkjets and that there'll almost
definitely be a better one around in 8 months time it might be better just
to sell it and then buy a new one rather than take the risk that it won't
work after 8 months of storage.
--
Dave
Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John H.
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
Thanks for the info.The cleaning carts cost about as much as the printer
So I will try what you said.I have'nt had a clog with this printer yet.
John.H.
Yianni wrote:
| Quote: | I don't agree with Shooter's suggestion. Just do a nozzle check, be sure
that all nozzles are printing, and then turn off the printer. You can store
the printer for 8 months.
I have seen a printer stored this way and after 5 months it worked again
without any cleaning cycle.
--
Yianni
in@mailbox9.gr (remove number nine to reply)
--
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:rBS8f.548$qk4.0@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
Thanks Shooter for the info.
John.H.
Shooter wrote:
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge
sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same
again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shooter
Guest
|
| Posted:
Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:06 pm Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
I get them from www.valueshop.co.uk at £2.99 each.
"Rob" <mesa@mine.com> wrote in message news:dk16p4$ld2$1@nnrp.waia.asn.au...
| Quote: | Shooter wrote:
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge
sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same
again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
Where do you get the cleaning cartridges?
rm |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
measekite
Guest
|
| Posted:
Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:59 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
SamSez wrote:
| Quote: | DaveG <dave-ng@nospam.tld> wrote in
news:%hW8f.140411$G8.98359@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 23:18:49 +0000, Shooter wrote:
Considering the depreciation on cheap inkjets and that there'll almost
definitely be a better one around in 8 months time it might be better
just to sell it and then buy a new one rather than take the risk that
it won't work after 8 months of storage.
Or, buy a brand new 200 with a full set of full size carts from Sam's for
about $72 and put it in a closet along with the old one. If the old one
doesn't work in 8 months, use the new one instead. Given that $72 is about
the price of the carts alone [only $12 above Sam's discount price for a set
of carts], what's the risk? I suspect a replacement CD carrier would cost
that much.
SOUNDS REASONABLE |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
measekite
Guest
|
| Posted:
Mon Oct 31, 2005 1:00 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
Shooter wrote:
| Quote: | I get them from www.valuechop.co.uk at £2.99 each.
"Rob" <mesa@mine.com> wrote in message news:dk16p4$ld2$1@nnrp.waia.asn.au...
Shooter wrote:
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge
sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same
again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
Where do you get the cleaning cartridges?
rm
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Arthur Entlich
Guest
|
| Posted:
Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:22 pm Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
It's a somewhat involved process. It requires making or buying some
cleaning cartridges and flushing out the ink in the heads completely.
If this won't work for you, package the printer in a large sealed
plastic bag. Place a small container next to the printer (inside the
bag also) into which you have placed a small sponge that is wetted down
with water, and place it in the open container, to maintain the humidity
level in and around the printer.
Art
John H. wrote:
| Quote: | My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Yianni
Guest
|
| Posted:
Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:45 am Post subject:
Re: epson r200 |
|
|
I have refilled hundred of cartridges till now, I have had many epson
printers till now, I have never seen anything like that. I used to store an
older epson 1160 printer for four months, then put out of the box, I printed
some pages and then I restored into the box for another four months. Even in
the Greek summer it didn't develop any clog... Exceptions are the printers
that use pigment inks.
--
Yianni
in@mailbox9.gr (remove number nine to reply)
--
"Rob" <mesa@mine.com> wrote in message news:dk1bei$n5p$1@nnrp.waia.asn.au...
| Quote: |
Yianni wrote:
I don't agree with Shooter's suggestion. Just do a nozzle check, be sure
that all nozzles are printing, and then turn off the printer. You can
store
the printer for 8 months.
I have seen a printer stored this way and after 5 months it worked again
without any cleaning cycle.
I don't think that is completely correct. I do know of a 1290 that was
used sparingly and after a or more month of not being even switched on
the nozzles were clogged when they tried to use the printer again. (And
it was on OEM inks for the clowns benefit.) Shooters suggestion has been
the most realistic that I have seen recommended. Oh BTW I do think
storage temperature has something to do with it as well.
rm
--
Yianni
in@mailbox9.gr (remove number nine to reply)
--
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:rBS8f.548$qk4.0@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
Thanks Shooter for the info.
John.H.
Shooter wrote:
Buy a set of cleaning carts and do a couple of cleans then run a purge
sheet
with all the colours, run a nozzel check and store the printer with the
cleaning carts in the printer, when you come back to it run the same
again.
"John H." <J.H.@noSpaM.com> wrote in message
news:7zQ8f.234$qk4.80@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
My question is I want to store the printer for about 8 months.Can the
carts be taken out and the heads be cleaned like it was when it was
new.
I just use the printer for printing cds/dvds.I really like this
printer
for printing on cds it does a great job.If anyone knows how to clean
the
heads so it wont clog please post.
John.H.
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in