Epson SX510W Printer Printing Issues

Good evening,

I also have a SX510W purchased in October 2010, delivered with cartridges T0711, T0712, T0713, and T0714. I replaced them with compatible EPSON T1001, T1002, T1003, and T1004, and then there were no more prints despite cleanings. While browsing different forums, I came across one that proposed a solution that I eagerly tried, and it worked.
With the computer off, start a cartridge change, remove them, then close all the covers, disconnect the printer (without turning it off with the switch), reconnect it, and turn it back on (it indicates the absence of cartridges) then reinstall the cartridges. Normally, it should work.

Something that worked for me.
After changing the 4 cartridges, nothing printed anymore, even after cleaning the heads.
So I:
- Reset the settings: Setup menu / Restore default values (except for network)
- Then cleaned the heads

And it works again :)

Hello,

I bought this printer in May, so it is brand new.
The problem is it doesn't print black like you do.
If anyone has found a solution, thank you!

Good evening everyone,

lamichel35,
Is your method only applicable to an SX 510W, or can it also be valid for an SX 405W, or even a DX 4850?
Thank you in advance for your response.
Best regards,
Jack

Hello everyone,

An infallible solution

It's not always that the trick of unplugging the printer, taking out the cartridges, etc., works.
I'm fed up with doing cleanings that empty the cartridges. Luckily, I refill my cartridges.

On my SX510W, when a color stops printing, and after 3 or 4 useless cleanings, I remove the cartridge, and I connect a tiny tube to the nozzle inside the "print head" carriage.
The tube I use is a "snot sucker" that we used for our baby... and that is no longer needed.
On the other end, I connect a syringe, and I suck a bit to draw up some ink and blow to push it down... all 2 or 3 times.

I put the cartridge back in, and after 1 or 2 cleanings, it works perfectly again.

This problem has happened to me 3 times, and I've solved it this way. The first time, it was the black ink, and I had emptied the other cartridges twice because of unsuccessful cleanings and had found no solution. Some people talk about cleaning products to inject into the nozzle... but waiting for ordering and so on. I didn't order anything, and with this little tube, I managed to fix it without products!

Aside from this problem that I can solve, I'm happy with my Epson, but it's true that it's abuse to force consumption and especially waste.

Same issue, the black ink doesn't work, I've wasted hours trying to get it to work, I've installed new cartridges and nothing does the trick! I wouldn't recommend this brand to a friend.

Thank you very much for this tip, and I will remember it during my next printer purchase: GOODBYE EPSON!

Hello,
There are cleaning cartridges available on the site arthurb.fr or on amazon.fr
For various inkjet printers

These are cartridges with a solvent that allow:
- Cleaning the print heads
- Unclogging the print heads
- Preventing white lines
- Removing dried ink from your print head.

See the link below:
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0041MAFQ2
or
http://www.arthurb.fr

Hello,

I also have the SX510W. When I replaced the cartridges (generic ones), everything worked fine, but during the next change (all 4 at once), I got the message "ink cartridges not recognized". I contacted the manufacturer of these compatible cartridges, who sent me others... with no result. I am still getting this message and I must point out that I cannot access the settings or any other button. Only the OK button works, in addition to the power button.

Do you have any idea what I can try? I've already tried a lot of things that you've suggested, like soaking up the ink, turning it off...

Thank you in advance.

Good evening,
As for me, I bought the Epson 510w printer in April 2010. Due to the black printing issue, I returned it to where I bought it, as it was still under warranty. After 3 weeks of waiting, I finally got the equipment back (supposedly in exchange, but the serial number was the same!!!). Anyway, it worked for 2 weeks and the black printing issue happened again. Still under warranty, I returned the printer once more. It's off for another 3 weeks, but I hope this time the printer will be replaced. I did manage to have the store lend me another one in the meantime. However, I couldn't find any cleaning cartridges for this model.
I think I'm simply going to change printers.

Apparently a lot of people have the same problem with this damn black cartridge.
SOS
Is there a solution after doing the cleanings?
Thank you

150 € for a printer that stops working after a year and is therefore no longer under warranty, I'm losing it! :@

Hello, 4th Epson, currently in service, sx510w with a black cartridge failure, and px 720w which still works because I refill the Epson cartridges and reset them, but it’s tedious because I have to monitor filling them before they drop below 25% ink. So I'm fed up with Epson, always issues with compatible cartridges and malfunctions due to the chip on the cartridge that prevents any option for cartridge compatibility. This time, goodbye Epson for me too, it’s a shame because their machines are top-notch technologically, but their system is really bad. If their sales drop significantly, they will have to stop their push for exclusive brand consumables, so let’s take action by boycotting purchases of this brand.

lamichel35,
I'm adding myself to the list to say thank you. Helpless and broke to change printers, as I don’t find Epson reliable at all, I was quite troubled because I needed it.
So, thank you for your help.
Lak.

Hello, I have the same problem except that I have an Epson WF2510. After changing the cartridge to a compatible one, there is no more black ink when printing. I then bought an Epson cartridge, but the result is the same. After trying everything, I resigned myself to take it back to the store as it's still under warranty (bought less than a year ago), but I'm afraid it will happen again given your comments. Very disappointed with the brand!!...

I have the same problem as you. Do you have a solution?
My email: christophe.robisson@neuf.fr
Thank you

Hello, I also have the same problem with my Epson Stylus SX510W printer. Did you find a solution?

Hello, I have the same problem. Have you found the cause? Thank you.

Hi, I'm in the same boat as you. Have you found a solution?
The black Epson ink isn't working!
Despite several attempts at initialization, cleaning the print head, and the nozzles. In short, no results.

Thanks for your help.