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(directions included with each cleaning solution kit) Description: This is the same type chemical solution used by printer repair techs in their service departments. No printer disassembly is required. Works for ALL Epson inkjet printers except for the wide format printers (i.e.: Pro series). It will not harm the print head. Instructions For Use - Read CAREFULLY Before Starting! 1. Turn the printer on and lift the top cover to it's open position so you can see the cartridge holder (printhead). 2. Initiate a cleaning cycle or; push the 'paper feed' (or cartridge change) button and hold for three seconds. When the print head (cartridge holder) starts to move from it's parked position on the right side, IMMEDIATELY pull the printer's AC power plug. This allows you to safely and freely slide the print head back and forth without damaging the printer. NOTE: For C80/82 printers, SKIP to step #5. 3. First, apply the cleaning solution to the "waste ink sponge pads": Gently push the cartridges/printhead to the left out of the way to gain access. The service station is located just below where the cartridges park on the right. The sponge pads are either on the left side, behind or under it depending on your printer model. These example pictures may help to indentify the waste ink sponge pads. (opens new window) 4. Draw up a full syringe of cleaning solution with the enclosed applicator syringe (you may not need to use it all). Slowly squeeze the solution onto the waste ink pad on the service station. Stop when saturated. 5. REMOVE the cartridges you are having a problem with and set them aside. Cut 2 strips of paper towel approx. 6 in. long and 2 in. wide (your printer may only accommodate the thickness of 1 strip). Lay them inside the track in the bottom center of the printer. Slide the print head to the left, over the paper towel strip(s). You may have to hold the leading edge so the printhead head can pass over it. These strips will catch and absorb the solution you are going to inject in the next step. 6. Draw up a FULL syringe of the cleaning solutFULL syringe of the cleaning solution. Slide the clear plastic extension tubing onto the syringe tip so that it fits snugly. With the syringe facing upward, slowly squeeze the syringe plunger so that the solution is pushed to the end. ** Make SURE there is no air in the syringe or tubing. Look in the cartridge holder and you will see a small black spike (one for each cartridge). These spikes are the feed tubes that puncture the bottom of the ink cartridge. GENTLY slide the plastic tubing on the syringe all the way over the spike and hold it firmly in place. SLOWLY squeeze the syringe plunger until it is empty, being careful not to inject ANY air. Don't force the plunger! If there is resistance, just let it set for a bit and try again. Proceed to the next feed tube following the above procedure. Note: you only have to clean the nozzle that is giving you problems. If it's only the yellow, just inject the solution into the yellow spike (feed tube), etc. 7. Slide the printhead/cartridge holder back to the right side of the printer and REINSERT the cartridge(s). * Don't forget to remove the paper towel strip(s) when finished cleaning, it makes a mess in the paper rollers! 8. Plug the printer back into the AC power source and turn the printer on to let the print head / cartridges park to the right side again. Turn the printer off using it's on/off switch and let the solution work for a MINIMUM of 4 hours, overnight (6-8 hours) is best. 9. Turn the printer on and run 3 printhead cleaning cycles. *Be sure to print a nozzle check pattern after each head cleaning to check your progress. (If further head cleaning cycles are needed, wait a least an hour to let things "settle"). Print a "test page", a few colorful web pages should do nicely. Note: When using step # 9 above make sure to print out enough "test prints" to ensure complete evacuation of the cleaning solution from the print head. * For severely clogged heads, several applications and cleanings may be needed. * Make sure you have plenty of ink in your printer cartridges. Cleaning cycles use LOTS of ink! ;) Go here for our high quality, fully compatible Epson ink cartridges. Works for all Epson inkjet printers except the wide format (Pro series) printers.  Description: This is the same type chemical used by printer repair techs in their service department. It's completely Safe and Easy to use! * In testing on many Epson printer models (some that sat unused for several months), it 100% restored the printheads that had no output. (*Individual results may vary). Kit Includes: - 1 oz. (30ml) bottle Epson print head cleaning solution (enough to fix several printers). - 1 syringe plunger for dispensing solution. - 1 clear plastic extension tubing. - Simple directions for use (the instructions above). Checkout |