Clear Nozzle Clog and change cutting blade on Epson Printers

[@fionawalker9204]

You are an absolute legend! After spending two hours trying to fix my Epson 9800 Printer that I have had for 6yrs, I tried your method with Windex and it worked! I am so happy, I can't thank you enough, and I have so many orders to send out for Christmas. I tried the usual Maintenance cleans but nothing was working. I know my printer pretty well and I thought for sure it was something serious. This worked so well, my hands are covered in black ink and I've never been happier! Thank you again :)

[@jammer1637]

Andy, you are a genius! After not using my 4800 printer for over a year, the head was severely clogged and several power cleanings would not fix it. Tried your technique, let it sit overnight, turned it on and did a nozzle check and it worked perfectly! As good as new! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@treefroglegs]

OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you so much for this. I have an Epson 9880 and love it. But for over a year, my nozzle print test pattern has not been printing cleanly. I would run the head cleaning over and over. Even did a couple of Power cleanings along the way. But there were always broken lines in the test pattern. I could use the printer and it would print just fine for a few pieces. Then I would start to notice the banding again and do another head cleaning, not realizing that all of these head cleanings were just adding more ink to the problem .. not to mention wasting hundreds of dollars in ink (maybe thousands) over the past couple of years. I stumbled across your video and figured "what have I got to lose?" Last night, I did as you showed in the video. I used 'Glass Plus' because that is what I had in the house. I left it over night. This morning, the paper towel had a big blotch of ink on it. I ran the nozzle print test. For the first time in maybe 2 years, the test was perfect. I then proceeded to print a batch of prints. They look GREAT!! The one thing you didn't show in the video was how to get the print head to the middle of the printer and free-floating. I did it simply by powering up the printer and then when the head moved to the middle during power up, I quickly unplugged the printer. The print head was then free-floating. Thanks again!!!!

[@mgportraits]

Super! I hope it works! I been getting the magenta nozzle clogged forever and I am glad i came across your video. I will try it for 4 hours and post my results!

[@enzprintco.8625]

Well? Lol Seriously though...did it work? :)

[@bfvader]

Thanks Andrew, that was with an Epson 3800. It turned out the photo black ink had dried up inside the cartridge and none was getting out. Replacing that cartridge (which read at >60% capacity) fixed the problem temporarily until the same issue happened again. I've since upgraded to the Epson Pro 3880

[@shaunakayjohnson8398]

My encoder strip came off the spring do have a picture or video on how to reconnect it

[@alljerseystudiosnj]

I've watch your video and several other on youtube about cleaning the the Epson pro 4000. Since mine had clogged heads and all non-invasive cleaning failed to help I decided to try dissassembly and direct cleaning, I've cleaned my heads getting a full waterfall on each color head then re-assembled. After restarting and running a power clean, I had NO patterns. Suspecting that I made an error, I disassembled again and found that the grounding fork was pushed inside the case so re-aligned the fork and reassembled. Still no patterns after this second attempt. So as a last attempt, I filled all my cartridges to the top, disassembled, cleaned the heads again (stream is fine), primed each color by using a syringe (fine), re-seated the two ribbon cables, re-seated the fork and reassembled. Again, still not pattern. The printer reports no errors and seems to be operating normally. It seems that the inks are not being pumped since I see no ink movement in the tubes. Did I miss something in assembly, is the pump now bad or is it possible the the entire heads in not bad?

[@pterable]

This paper towel method worked for me on my 4880 that had a stubborn clog.

[@andrewfrausini4217]

You are most welcome Fiona. We are here to help. Should you ever need supplies, please consider our family business! We're on YOUR side! andy

[@bfvader]

I did as you said this morning, with the Windex-soaked cloths completely saturated with ink. Unfortunately it looks like there isn't any black ink coming through at all. Only 7 of the 8 inks show on the nozzle check pattern

[@angelaspaintings]

If I tried the paper towel method 5 times and still no magenta, what should I do next? I can tell I still have a bunch of magenta ink still in the cartridge? It just seems like nothing comes out. When I take the cartridge out of the printer, it looks like the magenta ink is available (IE primed?? - it glistens where the hole is where it is supposed to be coming out) I've done numerous deep cleanings and I have tried the windex paper towel method. I am so frustrated! I love my printer, but I have never gotten the magenta to print! Thanks for any suggestions! I have the Epson Stylus Pro 7800.

[@bfvader]

Trying this right now on my 3800... I just put my hand in the way and stopped it as it swiped back and forth during the startup routine. The LCD displayed a paper jam error but the head was able to glide freely back and forth. Letting it sit unplugged overnight now.

[@Remix1213]

I have the epson 4880 and I was wondering can i use alcohol instead of windex?

[@romanazup3111]

Can you please tell me which type of simple green you use to clean the nozzle? How much solution do you put on towel and do I have to dilute it with water or some other liquid? Also is it possible to use something else than simple green (e.g. jar, pur or similar)?

[@crtslaura]

What solution do you suggest for clogging ? My printerhead has dry white Ink and I cannot use it, I have tried cleaning but it is just not working i really don't have the money to buy a new one so I want to find a Solutions because my printer is like ,2 months old and the shop I got it from didn't include the head as part of the warranty

[@idscheij]

Hi Andy I am very interested in your solution, because I have bad nozzles. In the video you mention that you take papersheets drensed with 'green'. Is what i could make out of it, but I don't know the word (dutch-girl) I heard something about ammonium, but that is all. What did you use in the sheets?? Thnks Ida

[@ronifarias1310]

qual o modelo dessa do video? a impressora modelo 7500 tem a cabeça de impressão plana ou inclinada?

[@andrewfrausini4217]

Dave, not sure which printer you have, but, ...if on a 900 series printer like the 4900, change from Photo Black to matte black and check your nozzles..doing a nozzle check, then switch back. This sometimes takes care of your black. Also, you MAY have to do this a few times. andy

[@MrHalhanson]

How do you get the print head to unlock so it can be moved?

[@momz4boys]

Being that the Epson 4000 is a printer, when you demonstrated removing the cutting blade, are you using this machine as a die cut/vinyl cutter/plotter machine?

[@dorse72]

doing this for an Epson 3800, I cant get the head over the paper towel - it just pushes it out of the way. the head seems to go down all the way - how did you get the head to glide over the towel?? really need this to work

[@nicolaspotts2293]

How do you get the print head to release? When i turn off the printer, the print head is locked away..? Please advise. Ive done 2 Power Cleanings and a dozen regular cleans and the heads are still clogged! Thanks

[@charlton635]

I'm getting a deal on a epson stylus pro 9600 which has been place in a store room for a long time. After viewing the product and powering on its displaying mentainance tank full, so i guess it needs to be replace. do u think this is a good buy.

[@smurfabout]

@idscheij He uses Simple Green. In Australia it's called Morning Fresh. It's a neutral dishwashing liquid that they've diluted with water.

[@taunson]

Hello, I clean nozzle clog throughout the week, day by day on my 9900. I have problem only with yellow cloggs. After cleaning (power or normal or pairs) broken lines on printed test always moved to another position, but only in yellow. I call to tech, he would change ink selector and then maybe printer head too. What do you mean? For any advice I am very grateful.

[@beerequalsheaven]

HELP!! Hi I need some advice. I'm thinking of getting the 7800 second hand. How many prints can the printer do before things start to go wrong? I look at printers like cars, the more mileage the more worn out parts. The one I'm looking at is quite cheep but has done 31405 in the total pages..a lot!! but I don't mind if the printer can keep going for another 20,000 odd pages. Just don't wont to get a printer that will need parts 4/5 months down the line. many thanks for any advice

[@debgrogan9003]

YOU GUYS ROCK! I cannot wait to try this on my Epson 9800 Pro :) Thanks os much :)

[@danielbrevick]

there is a small green tab next to the cutter/scissors label, pull it forward, then (as indicated in this video) there is a depressible screw (spring loaded?) you need to reach up and to the right a little. This will unlock it pull it forward a bit while holding it down and then release the depressible screw. funny this one little detail isn't covered any where on line...

[@suhail4u20000]

how about cleaning of EPSON STYLUS PRO 4450..is this the same way something else

[@andrewfrausini4217]

We never used Simple Green. We were told by clients that it too works straight..no dilution. We use WINDEX. NON FOAMING meaning the old fashion windex.

[@andrewfrausini4217]

I would imagine the same way but no idea. If you can't get your head out of the parked position like we did here, simply turn your printer on and when the head moves to the middle of printer, pull the plug. Then you should be able to do this with your 10600.

[@marmac7467]

worked like a dream...thanks

[@rikuziyi]

is the solution just watered down washing up liquid???

[@andrewfrausini4217]

pull the plug when the head is in the middle of the printer.

[@SimplyInspiredNZ]

i have a 9800 and have just changed all the ink today as I ran out. It worked well, but now I could cry, as ink has literally disappeared - very splotchy. It looks like the new ink is not running thro now.I have done a clean, and a couple of nozzle checks - but haven't tried to clear nozzle clogs(not sure what that stuff is - I'm in NZ)& your printer is slightly different, so a little bit nervous to try. would appreciate some help! cheers

[@jaymiller12]

Anyone know a UK equivalent for Simple Green?

[@andrewfrausini4217]

You could try looking at our video on cleaning the 900 series printers. It is basically the same as what you see here but a little different. Go to our other youtube video. Just type in nozzle clog on the search and you'll see us there. The last part of the url is watch?v=lU6PbizbKaw

[@frankspeechhastheevidence6383]

Viva paper towel works the best its like cloth.. Thank you very helpful

[@maxg192]

Thank you!!! It worked!

[@andrewfrausini4217]

The trick is....set your machine to SHEET (even if you have roll in it) and then line it up and let the machine get it set to print. Once it is saying ready, switch it back to roll! There you go...no waste! Keep[ me in mind when you need supplies. We are COMPETITIVE and give you the service you deserve. email me direct at andy_then the AT SIGN-prodigitalgear THEN the dot...C>O>M andy

[@andrewfrausini4217]

no, it has ammonia in it which releases a gas the dilutes the clog.

[@GabbleGob]

I realise you asked 5 months go but you can buy Simple Green in the UK from Unit 7 Creations Ltd or mail Sales at unit7creations com