Epson Stylus SX125/SX130 (And Many Others) • Printhead Manual Cleaning

[@MikeBommerson]

Thank you so much! I just got an Epson SX-125 that I found in the street, to print all colours again. After I first tested it, only black prints would come out. Now all 4 cartridges are used again! Yay! By the way I did not disconnect any of the flat cables. Although I had the materials at hand I didn't have to do the "last resort cleaning". Very relieved about that.

[@qrautboy]

thank you for this video, i haven't used my printer for 10 years and cleaned it with your instructions

[@jainetu]

Which method worked for you? Soaking it or flushing the cartridges?

[@qrautboy]

@@jainetu soaging with a paper towel

[@paulpickup6935]

great video showing where the 4 screws are etc.the job would've taken much longer without this information. thanks for your expertise

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Thank you :3

[@happispaces]

Thank you for this video. I have a Epson XS130 that has been stored in the loft for years. I have bought new cartridges and even a new USB connector as I couldn't remember where I stored the original - wish I hadn't have wasted my money now. It really is a poor printer. It was not printing properly and and ink light constantly flashed. The method of pressing the 'stop' button, which then brings along the next cartridge to change and allows you to access to it not working so once I manage to replace one colour, the light stayed on, but the machine would not bring along the next cartridge in place for me to access it and change. I was pleased to come across your video just so I could replace all cartridges and understand the machine a bit better (i'm not techy at all!). I didn't clean it too much because I wanted to test whether that would do the trick. Now its all back together, plugged in and working and finally, the ink light had gone off. Issue now is, its not printing with black still. Any advice from here anyone? I also now remember that I stopped using this printer as I had issues back then!

[@alfa-q9438]

Hi i got the "WIC Reset Utility", It Worked problem Solved, I used The "trial" Key so only reset 80%, but now i can print again, "Thank You" for the Help and Video's

[@medalone5119]

thanks man good job

[@mohamedadamkh411]

Thx so much.. GREAT VIDEO

[@CJWarlock]

Very informative video. Actually, the most informative and well presented that I've seen on this line of Epson printers. [Subscribe] clicked. Cheers. :)

[@sergiopirozzolo9581]

Ciao, bellissimo video. Mi hanno regalato questa stampante come non funzionante. Al momento una volta collegata e accesa ho una segnalazione di errore manifestata con il lampeggio di tutti i tre led del pannello anteriore. Sai per caso come devo procedere per risolvere il problema?

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Ciao, ti consiglio di utilizzare WIC Reset non per fare un reset, ma per fare il report degli errori e vedere che tipo di errore ha, per maggiori informazioni sull'uso di WIC Reset vedi il video sull'errore stampante epson WF-2510. Grazie.

[@MACYNET323]

Ciao, si può usare l'alcool denaturato 90 gradi per pulire le testine?

[@sarahbosse2805]

What do I do if it is locked? I tried to wash them out per your instructions and no ink came onto the paper towel on any of the colors.

[@etiennelorette6708]

bravo et merci belle vidéo

[@mazambeliqbal3487]

Hi I got same on as yours, but main issue is it not printing any paper, and it has got all 4 new link and anyone no what could be possible problems with this?

[@nuitariranthor]

I cleaned the head with the syringe, everything went slowly. But I put everything together and now there is no power. Even the lights won't blink. I tried to reset the printer with holding the button while plugging it. No luck. Is there a protection on the chasis? maybe I shorted it

[@anasaponjic8505]

same....

[@warrybeiss5459]

I will try. thanks.

[@derbyblu57]

Ciao una domanda: ho fatto la pulizia testine manualmente xché il nero non stampava bene,ho rimesso le cartucce e ho fatto fare una ulteriore pulizia testine alla stampante ma nonostante tutto mi stampa fogli bianchi. Che devo fare? Aspettare un giorno x fare in modo che l'inchiostro scenda nella testina? Grazie.

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Ciao! Se fai una pulizia manuale della testina, un solo ciclo di pulizia automatico non è assolutamente sufficiente per far fluire di nuovo l'inchiostro nella testina. Assicurati che tutte le cartucce siano recenti (installate negli ultimi mesi) e fai almeno 3 cicli di pulizia di fila, se la qualità torna apposto bene così, sennò lascia la stampante ferma per qualche ora e fanne altri 2-3, e vedi se la situazione migliora.

[@derbyblu57]

@@PaoloMarcelli ok grazie.... comunque Le cartucce le ho messe la settimana scorsa

[@annamariamandra1634]

Ciao Paolo, molto interessante, ho visto come smonti la stampante per pulire testine ma a me serve poter disincastrare il rullo o scanner che è nella parte alta della stampante, per intenderci il coperchio che hai tolto dopo aver svitato le viti, come posso aprire il vetro o plexiglass e mettere a posto lo scanner? Se puoi essermi d'aiuto grazie mille. Anna

[@EmiliaMegna]

Anch'io ho lo stesso problema verificatosi dopo aver pulito la testina di stampa

[@wladimiroscalas3236]

Buon giorno, ho effettuato la pulizia della testina dall'inchiostro su una Epson Stylus sx130: dopo avere rimontato il tutto ho un errore tutti i led lampeggiano, c'è qualche modo per rimediare ? Grazie.

[@MACYNET323]

Nel rimontarla ha inserito nel verso corretto i cavi flat?

[@mustafa_sapan]

İ did it but still i get blank paper, what should i do?

[@bitesizevideo7796]

Hi, I have bought this printer used for really cheap and I cannot get it to scan. Do you have any suggestions? I downloaded the drivers and when I press both top buttons nothing happens.

[@PaoloMarcelli]

You need Epson Scan in order to use the scanner, other than the driver, that's for printing.

[@alfa-q9438]

Thanks

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Thank you SO much for your support :)

[@lodo9]

Ciao! Sai dirmi come risolvere l'errore relativo alle cartucce su questa stampante? Nonostante abbia installato nuove cartucce la spia resta accesa e non mi permette di utilizzare la stampante. Grazie

[@ayoubarshad697]

Sir Mera printer sx235w hae kafi dinon se bnd pra tha head clean Kia hae .on krne per all lights blink krti hae head not move pls help and guide me Tanx.

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Hi! Sorry but I don't understand :/ please try to write it a bit better

[@mariodistefano2973]

Ok, why, at the end don't you show the printed result? I think this method works only *SOMETIMES*

[@ayoubarshad697]

Dear my printer name sx235w whose problem is ,when power on all lights are blinking but head of printer is not move I want to you what's problem ,

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Hi :) Install on your computer a software called WIC Reset (it's free to download), then open it, select your printer and then click "Report" under the "Information" section. It will generate a full report on your printer. Look at the section where it says "last printer fatal error code" and tell me what it says next to it.

[@ayoubarshad697]

Error code 20000010 and 2000068 after resetter software install these code are mentioned after check

[@ayoubarshad697]

Please send w/c reset link

[@PaoloMarcelli]

@@ayoubarshad697 I can't, just search for it on google.

[@CarlosRiveroAro]

if in the case both methods don't work, can i just replace the printhead with one from aliexpress?

[@PaoloMarcelli]

sure!

[@johnh7784]

Epson Stylus SX218?

[@sgaws]

now all lights are flashing. what to do ?

[@killapakiz786]

Hi got i Epson stylus Sx130 and not printing anything? Ink is new and anyone no what could be easy to fix?

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Could be a case of clogged printhead!

[@berangersamuel13]

merci ;)

[@laspongie2458]

ciao, ho seguito le tue indicazioni, ma in seguito al rimontaggio della stampante, non si accende più, sai per caso dirmi dove potrebbe essere l'errore ?

[@manueladefalco8228]

si è riaccesa poi? stesso problema...

[@MACYNET323]

Anche a me non si accendeva, uno dei cavi flat posizionati sulla scheda in alto a sx andava inserito girato rispetto agli altri.

[@soapyvanshoey3179]

You dont have to disconnect the on off button from the ribbon the force you put on that was excessive imo

[@abderrahimmehal3860]

What about using alcohol or h2o2?

[@PaoloMarcelli]

I'd definitely avoid to use something other than glass cleaner.

[@abderrahimmehal3860]

@@PaoloMarcelli i have a similar printer didn't work for more than 5 years it's brand new , i hope it works

[@MACYNET323]

@@PaoloMarcelli But your version of Quasar glass should contain alcool, the formula with ammoniaca can work well?

[@birdsworld2614]

What is the name of cleaning solution give me the chemical composition please

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Hi! I use Quasar glass cleaner, sold in Italy, if you're from USA you can use Windex with Ammonia D, if you're from any other state consider using a glass cleaner that has similar to water density, and contains ammonia.

[@paulpickup6935]

try warm not hot water and a weak 20% isopropyl alcohol solution. that works to unclog stubborn injets. leave the syringe overnight connected to the blocked nozzle with a paper towel underneath to fully loosen any dried ink then try purging the nozzle again in the morning with 1 or 2 ml of fluid

[@alfa-q9438]

Great video and info , But now i have another problem , So if you can help or make a Video Tutorial, About How to Solve, " The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life. Please contact Epson support. " I am sure i am not the only one who has this Problem , ps SX125, Or if anyone can help , Thanks

[@PaoloMarcelli]

Hi! You need to reset the waste ink counter, I've done a video on that (InkChip WIC Reset) but you also need to replace the ink pads or disconnect the waste ink tube and connect it to an external reservoir to collect it, as the pads in the printer are completely saturated.

[@alfa-q9438]

@@PaoloMarcelli Hi i got the "WIC Reset Utility", It Worked problem Solved, I used The "trial" Key so only reset 80%, but now i can print again, "Thank You" for the Help and Video's

[@minanina6269]

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[@Go-wl2ff]

canon printer is better. The head comes off and washes much easier.:)

[@PaoloMarcelli]

And it burns out giving errors like B200 or B203 very often, and even when working it's subject to wear much quicker because it's a thermal inkjet head instead of a piezoelectric one :)

[@MonoRav]

I broke my printer :/ fuck

[@minanina6269]

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