How to clean a printer head?
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Hello everyone,
I have a Canon s900 printer.
My problem is as follows:
When I print a photo, the result shows lines on the photo, whereas it used to be perfect.
I tried cleaning the printhead with the built-in cleaning program (standard cleaning and deep nozzle cleaning several times), but nothing worked. I then cleaned the printhead (several times) with a cotton swab and alcohol, and there was a slight improvement (there are fewer lines), but it's still not right, it's not clear, there are still lines.
Can anyone tell me if there's an effective way to remedy this problem so I can print photos perfectly like before (other than having to buy a printhead which is too expensive for my taste at €150)?
Thank you so much....
I have a Canon s900 printer.
My problem is as follows:
When I print a photo, the result shows lines on the photo, whereas it used to be perfect.
I tried cleaning the printhead with the built-in cleaning program (standard cleaning and deep nozzle cleaning several times), but nothing worked. I then cleaned the printhead (several times) with a cotton swab and alcohol, and there was a slight improvement (there are fewer lines), but it's still not right, it's not clear, there are still lines.
Can anyone tell me if there's an effective way to remedy this problem so I can print photos perfectly like before (other than having to buy a printhead which is too expensive for my taste at €150)?
Thank you so much....
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1° Remove the print head
2° Unscrew the black ink distribution block (two screws) from underneath the removed print head
3° Soak it for a quarter of an hour in pharmacy alcohol, occasionally shaking the disassembled block
4° Using a syringe, inject alcohol into all the openings of the disassembled block as well as into the holes at the base (which receive the cartridges), ensuring that the liquid flows out properly from the other side.
Then, perform at least two automatic cleaning procedures for the print head openings (via the 'properties' menu)
2° Unscrew the black ink distribution block (two screws) from underneath the removed print head
3° Soak it for a quarter of an hour in pharmacy alcohol, occasionally shaking the disassembled block
4° Using a syringe, inject alcohol into all the openings of the disassembled block as well as into the holes at the base (which receive the cartridges), ensuring that the liquid flows out properly from the other side.
Then, perform at least two automatic cleaning procedures for the print head openings (via the 'properties' menu)
Hello,
There are now cleaning cartridges for inkjet printers.
They can be used, for example, when ink has dried on the print heads.
You can find the products on the website arthurb.fr
http://www.arthurb.fr
Good luck!!!
There are now cleaning cartridges for inkjet printers.
They can be used, for example, when ink has dried on the print heads.
You can find the products on the website arthurb.fr
http://www.arthurb.fr
Good luck!!!
This day in June 2015,
The problem is recurring with the HP Photosmart C309-C310. I discovered this today for my part.
Given the price of your cartridges (of which I would be curious to know the principle of action), it seems to me that boiling water is THE solution. About 1 minute to heat 1.5L in the electric kettle, 20 minutes of "little work" and a plastic container, that's all, it seems non-destructive if you're careful (so within the reach of a good handyman, especially since HP provides the procedure for removing the print heads) and no one can sell that!!!
No hard feelings, everyone has to promote themselves, right?
Best regards,
Didier
The problem is recurring with the HP Photosmart C309-C310. I discovered this today for my part.
Given the price of your cartridges (of which I would be curious to know the principle of action), it seems to me that boiling water is THE solution. About 1 minute to heat 1.5L in the electric kettle, 20 minutes of "little work" and a plastic container, that's all, it seems non-destructive if you're careful (so within the reach of a good handyman, especially since HP provides the procedure for removing the print heads) and no one can sell that!!!
No hard feelings, everyone has to promote themselves, right?
Best regards,
Didier
Saturday, April 26, 2008 Hello,
I inherited an IP3000. At first, the error message said "the print head is not appropriate," yet the ink flows fine. Now I have an additional error that displays "service error 5700." Is it possible to get some advice on these issues? The cartridges are new and original.
I inherited an IP3000. At first, the error message said "the print head is not appropriate," yet the ink flows fine. Now I have an additional error that displays "service error 5700." Is it possible to get some advice on these issues? The cartridges are new and original.
Hello,
for my Canon MP510 which, despite using new generic cartridges, was printing pale and greenish colors, I only had rubbing alcohol on hand, so I proceeded as follows:
open the lid, unplug the power supply,
remove all the cartridges,
take out the print head by lifting the gray lever on the right,
dip it in a container of alcohol above the nozzle entrance and let it sit for 5 minutes, move the head up and down several times, you can also start by rinsing the print head well if that's all you have.
Let it dry well but do not wipe it, use sunlight or a hairdryer instead.
Put everything back together neatly and carefully, print a color photo on regular paper and voilà, everything is perfect!
There are definitely printers out there gathering dust that just need this intervention to work again;
Cheers to everyone.
for my Canon MP510 which, despite using new generic cartridges, was printing pale and greenish colors, I only had rubbing alcohol on hand, so I proceeded as follows:
open the lid, unplug the power supply,
remove all the cartridges,
take out the print head by lifting the gray lever on the right,
dip it in a container of alcohol above the nozzle entrance and let it sit for 5 minutes, move the head up and down several times, you can also start by rinsing the print head well if that's all you have.
Let it dry well but do not wipe it, use sunlight or a hairdryer instead.
Put everything back together neatly and carefully, print a color photo on regular paper and voilà, everything is perfect!
There are definitely printers out there gathering dust that just need this intervention to work again;
Cheers to everyone.
I've already gone through that and I removed the cartridge, cleaned it and the place where you insert it with cotton and alcohol, and after that it was better.
But getting to that point is still rare because cleaning the heads generally works very well.
But getting to that point is still rare because cleaning the heads generally works very well.
I've already removed the cartridges and cleaned each of the slots where they are inserted, but there are still lines appearing during printing.
I feel like I must have one or more clogged nozzles because when I perform the nozzle check test, the grid pattern of the printed design for each color is perfect except for yellow and magenta, where there's a missing line of grid in the middle of the design.
Is that it, and if so, how can I unclog these nozzles?
In any case, thanks to everyone who takes a little time to respond and help me out; it's very nice.
I feel like I must have one or more clogged nozzles because when I perform the nozzle check test, the grid pattern of the printed design for each color is perfect except for yellow and magenta, where there's a missing line of grid in the middle of the design.
Is that it, and if so, how can I unclog these nozzles?
In any case, thanks to everyone who takes a little time to respond and help me out; it's very nice.
you should have an option in the drivers ..... "cleaning the nozzles"
do it 5 times in a row!
see what it looks like ....
if it's better ... keep going .... otherwise .... the cartridges are not very "good" in printhead quality .... and you'll need to change it!
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do it 5 times in a row!
see what it looks like ....
if it's better ... keep going .... otherwise .... the cartridges are not very "good" in printhead quality .... and you'll need to change it!
***J3|_||\|3 P4D4\/\/4|\|***
* * * THE "thirstless wood" * * *
(6 years later) Do not excessively solicit Canon's cleaning options. They use a lot of ink (waste), significantly wear out the print head, and risk blocking the printer if the software detects that the maximum number of cleanings has been reached (resetting the machine will be necessary). Cleaning with demineralized water and/or boiling water works very well to dilute the ink.
Hello, I would like to know how to clean the print heads of my Epson Stylus SX100, as I have one color, blue, that is not coming out and I have lots of vertical white stripes. Thank you for a response. mousse38
@Drean,
try unplugging (directly from the 220 V outlet) the printer while it's working (for example, with the cover raised as in the operation to change the cartridges); then turn it back on
Do this several times while randomly pressing the button that is used to correct errors (yellow light)
It might eventually work (I've experienced it).
try unplugging (directly from the 220 V outlet) the printer while it's working (for example, with the cover raised as in the operation to change the cartridges); then turn it back on
Do this several times while randomly pressing the button that is used to correct errors (yellow light)
It might eventually work (I've experienced it).
I have an HP Photosmart C309g that had been working for 5 years without any problems. When I changed the black cartridge, there was no more black printing...
I used the method mentioned earlier, which involves soaking the print head in boiling water; I stirred it well and changed the water until it remained clear. Then, I dried it in the sun and with an air blower, put it back in place with the cartridges, and ran the head cleaning request. Miracle!! The black printing is perfect, as if the printer were brand new!!!!! Thanks again for the info.
I used the method mentioned earlier, which involves soaking the print head in boiling water; I stirred it well and changed the water until it remained clear. Then, I dried it in the sun and with an air blower, put it back in place with the cartridges, and ran the head cleaning request. Miracle!! The black printing is perfect, as if the printer were brand new!!!!! Thanks again for the info.
I've already done this cleaning with simple cleaning and deep cleaning several times (up to 10 times in a row) and I still have lines appearing (plus, these cleanings use up a lot of ink and the cartridges run out fast...)
I don't know what to do. Oh, there must be a way to print perfectly without having to buy a new print head
All your suggestions are welcome.
And thanks again to those who try to help me.
I don't know what to do. Oh, there must be a way to print perfectly without having to buy a new print head
All your suggestions are welcome.
And thanks again to those who try to help me.
Hello,
I can offer you an alternative that I used to remedy the situation. First of all, I believe that by cleaning with alcohol, you probably damaged the protective layer of the electrical traces. I recommend using a cleaner based on Teflon or silicone (Teflon being better in my opinion) for the head, but be careful not to touch the ink reservoir. The rest is about technique; there's no miracle, even here!
Best regards
Lupin
I can offer you an alternative that I used to remedy the situation. First of all, I believe that by cleaning with alcohol, you probably damaged the protective layer of the electrical traces. I recommend using a cleaner based on Teflon or silicone (Teflon being better in my opinion) for the head, but be careful not to touch the ink reservoir. The rest is about technique; there's no miracle, even here!
Best regards
Lupin
I bought isopropyl alcohol online because I wasn't sure about my pharmacy.
I soaked the print head overnight in 6 to 7 mm of alcohol, took it out the next morning, shook it to drain it, and then left it to dry. Be careful not to touch the nozzles underneath.
It works like new now, whereas I thought it was dead.
See how his easy trick above saved my HP Photosmart that refused to print in black without any cost: www.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-25168243-hp-b209a-cartouche-d-encre-noir-n-imprime-pas
I have a HP Photosmart Premium C309a. The cartridges are housed in a carriage that can be removed by operating a side release lever. This carriage contains the part of the 2 print heads. They were very dirty and had quite a bit of dried black ink in some crevices.
As for me, although I had already tried 2 or 3 cleanings with alcohol and cotton swabs and other DIY methods with no significant results, I was psychologically preparing to change printers after 2 years of good and loyal service... Since I had nothing to lose, I decided to attempt one final cleaning test knowing that if I destroyed everything, the stakes were not very high. And here’s what I did:
I placed the support of the 2 print heads in a small plastic container (about 15x8x8 cm type tip-o-ware) and set the whole thing at the bottom of the sink.
I heated my kettle and filled the container with boiling water.
The water immediately turned dark black; I let it sit while stirring the tray for about 1 minute, lifting the head completely submerged in the boiling water before emptying the container.
I repeated the operation about 6 or 7 times, pouring boiling water into the container each time, until the water in the container stopped changing color.
Finally, I rinsed one last time with boiling water and shook the support of the heads well so that no water remained. Most of it evaporated very quickly.
After soaking it well with paper towels and shaking it several times, I blew on it and replaced the support with the cartridges. I ran 2 test prints that were not immediately conclusive and went on to clean the heads again, which did not greatly improve the situation either. Then I went to bed.
MIRACLE!
The next morning, after doing another head cleaning that had completely dried overnight, the print came out PERFECT! Impeccable, my printer is alive again!
In conclusion, a bit of boiling water seems to provide an effective and apparently safe cleaning.
Thank you for your feedback and good evening.
Nicolas
I tried your method on the same issue as you (lack of black printing, while the cartridge is new) on a HP Photosmart 310a.
It’s just perfect! It works perfectly well.
I just want to add that in my case, on the right side, where the carriage parks, I found black ink that had leaked from the cartridges, forming a sort of black grease in big clumps; I had to clean for hours. After that, I applied your method on the carriage. And now, I have a nearly new printer :-)))
By the way, don't hesitate: boiling water.
Thank you,
A.