How to Clean Clogged Printhead Nozzles for Epson Printers [SOLUTION!]

[@BestPrinters]

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[@danpedersen3120]

I had the equipment already (tubing, syringe & isopropyl alcohol) & followed this process. I pushed about 5ml of isopropyl alcohol through my blocked magenta nozzle and bingo - 3-4 cleans & a few big prints later it is 100% good as new. Thank you for posting this.

[@Neji513]

wait, it's just isopropyl alcohol? lmao i could've just cleaned my printhead already instead of waiting for it to arrive.

[@danpedersen3120]

@@Neji513 what! You have access to isopropyl alcohol on a post COVID world?!

[@Neji513]

@@danpedersen3120 i stocked up before pandemic for medical purposes =]

[@ryanjohnquest5664]

Isopropyl should work. I'm actually here looking for confirmation lol. However on higher end, production-level machines with print heads that cost thousands to replace, we're never supposed to use isopropyl on the heads. Only the proprietary solution which definitely isn't iso and I would be sure to wear ppe when working with ink solvents.

[@chloelee5405]

@@danpedersen3120 Thats all i takes? ... why did i buy print cleaning kit for that.......... I bought about 1 gallon of 99% isopropyl alcohol a year or two ago and still have most of the gallon here...

[@janehw]

I bought it, I did what you said, and it worked perfectly. I am no longer a doubting Thomas.

[@MarioHachemer]

Thank you! It's so appreciated to find a video exactly for your printer!

[@BestPrinters]

That's exactly what I'm here for, glad I was able to help!

[@AndyBrownYellowstone]

Bought 2 years ago for another Epson, just used it on yet another printer - still works perfectly. Thanks for the detailed instructions!!

[@BestPrinters]

You're welcome!

[@familyaboveeverything5914]

I have been fighting with my new printer for days. I have tried different methods and nothing has worked. Thanks to you I got ink coming out of my printer now. Now I have to figure out how to get the ink out of the cartridges lol. Thank you I’m one step closer to going back to work

[@BestPrinters]

Great to hear!

[@valeskanorton1939]

I TOOK THE INK OUT OF my cartridges with the with the same needles u put the ink in the cartridges, the one it comes with the ink kit,

[@abdullahal-osta7888]

Your video is useful, i have one of this printer often needs to fix this head broblem

[@BestPrinters]

I am glad this is helpful

[@georgen9241]

Dude, your a life saver, I purchased the yesterday and cleaned the heads today, did it 3 times, cleared all my issues. Thanks for your video.

[@BestPrinters]

Great to hear!

[@dianebailey3109]

I get nothing but blank pages on my WF-7720. I've done nozzle checks, printhead cleanings and purges. I'm praying this will work!! I'm pacing an order for the cleaner today!

[@BestPrinters]

Great, the cleaning kit should do the trick!

[@byronlovo]

Did it work?

[@byronlovo]

@dianebaileys3109 did it work??

[@derekmcgrew67]

I just used this and when I was done the printer didn't print anything at all... However, it seemed to me that using common sense, the cleaner fluid is what is in the printhead... so I let the printer clean the printhead I think four times and now everything works great. It's probably a product that could be easily reproduced, but I'd rather pay a little more than driving from store to store.

[@matthewb1122]

Would've been nice if you could've answered some questions

[@hand4letters851]

My workforce 7710 has been printing greenish pictures for some time now and tried the nozzle check and all that stuff didnt work I seen this video and purchase this stuff and my printer is good as new I highly recommend and its easy just like the video took me 5-10 minutes :)

[@rbarb8117]

Ordered yesterday arrived today and it worked great. And enough solution to do at a later date if needed

[@BestPrinters]

Glad to hear!

[@harrymengers4041]

Thanks for the instruction which I carefully followed. Now the printerheads release no Ink at all, even after replacing the cartridges with new ones. Please advise. Thank you Harry

[@downtownneonlights]

Well that’s just great!

[@chaoticcreations1643]

Did you ever figure out why they weren’t releasing ink or how to fix it?! I’m having the same issue and have tried absolutely everything I could think of and/or find online as far as troubleshooting goes….

[@hand4letters851]

@@chaoticcreations1643 Same here I have a workforce 7710 you have to run print head cleaning then all colors about 3-4 times

[@thekings780]

@@hand4letters851 I have done this and still not printing correctly but worse.

[@u4232wkg]

Ok I’m not alone here. Bought used 7710 that sat for months. Mechanics work fine. I had some black ink show up but no color. Bought new ink so I did the clogged ink process. Now blank pages

[@rockulikeahurricane]

I used a tube that came off my husbands old jet ski.. not sure what it was used for but worked perfect for what i was needing it for 😂

[@BestPrinters]

nice

[@need100k]

I think what I will do is put just a little solution in each one to get it wet and let it start to dissolve the dried ink first, then go back and flush it out. I'd also want to replace that paper towel at least a couple of times rather than get it completely saturated as you did. Maybe do the first and third one, replace the towel, then do the second and fourth. Good video though. I have plenty of syringes but I need the correct size tubing.

[@ashleyharrington]

After running the solution through and disposing of the paper towel, does the printer need to sit unused for any length of time or can the cartridges be put back in and printing continue?

[@chloelee5405]

Cartridges should be in the open for as less time as possible because more and more air is sipping into the cartridge, it will take a lot of ink to clean that out.

[@Mr-gi6wk]

Well, I did all this with your kit and now the printer says error code:0x9a and it doesn't print at all. Ink cartridges are brand new never been used. My guess is that 20ml of your cleaning solution x 4 holes for a total 80ml liquid is more liquid than a few sheets of paper towels can absorb and now there's liquid in the printer? I just bought 2 XL packs of all colors printer ink for $160 thinking all would be fine. Any thoughts here or do I need another printer?

[@kevinr487]

I have 6 wide-format Epson Workforce printers (2 Workforce 1100's, two 7610's, and two 7720's) sitting on my garage shelf... where printers go to die. About once a year they clog to the point of no return and I have to buy another one. My operational 7720 just stopped printing Magenta. So here I am. Last ditch effort before heading to Office Depot to purchase my next future contribution to the garage shelf.

[@angelawhite4713]

Thank you, it worked for me...I'm so relieved. Have a wonderful Xmas and New Year, from Melbourne, Australia!

[@BestPrinters]

Same to you!

[@sarahmomoromero7394]

What do I do if the syringe isn’t pushing any of the liquid in? It looks like it should flow easily. Is it possible the printer head is too clogged to let any of the liquid inside? Any advice?

[@BestPrinters]

Yes, and that case you will need to warm up the fluid

[@sarahmomoromero7394]

Ok, I got the liquid to flow through after some time and patience, thank you! Now, it looks like the printer is only printing in large strips. Any advice to tackle this?

[@Chreis26]

Would you expect this to work for my 7110 that has been clogged from no use for several years (used sublimation ink)?

[@BestPrinters]

Yes, absolutely.

[@les27890]

It says to warm up the solution but for how long?

[@ssergeant9682]

question on sublimation conversion. many people convert these to sublimation inks but they recommend first putting in the original inks and then replacing them with the sublimation inks. could this solution be used to clean out the old standard inks from the initial setup? that would help offset the sublimation inks you would have to use to clear the lines of the old - with the new? the reason for starting it up for the first time with the original ink is to make sure the printer works. if you begin with sublimation inks - it would void your warranty. so people tend to wait until their warranty expires - then convert.

[@johnjoseph5784]

Have you been able to find an answer? If so please share

[@BLAZE5417]

Hey Brandon. Just came across your video. I was great. I'm looking for addvice. I have the Epson WF 7720 and I would like to know which Continuous Ink System will work best. Which one would you recommend? Thanks. I'll check back for which one you suggest.

[@chloelee5405]

CISS

[@phiwife]

Do you meed to do a nozzle check after you finish adding the cleaning solution?

[@BestPrinters]

Yes, to make sure it worked.

[@chwynn]

I followed these instructions to the letter, I have the identical printer (with the extra paper tray), I only had an issue with magenta, so I pushed 5ml of this solution through there, and removed the paper towel. I left it for about 12 hours, now the printer doesn't print anything. The black is coming through very faint, but no other colours are being applied, I'm just getting blank sheets of paper out. Help!

[@tarapetsch6474]

Did u ever fix this? I’m having the same issue!😭

[@belindamills3362]

@@tarapetsch6474 me too

[@tarapetsch6474]

Belinda Mills this is the video my ink company sent me. I had to get a new printer because it was ruined! Epson sent me one. Try this video tho www.inkxpro.com/kb_results.asp?ID=66

[@bazaltikus]

Make sure you flush the nozzles just with air a couple of times after unclogging them with the actual solution (in my case some didn't unclog so I used hot water, flushed with air then cleaned with isopropyl alcohol).

[@vanessaparnell4155]

@@tarapetsch6474 thanks so much for sharing your video. I was just about to offer the printer cleaning kit and decided to read the comments first. Using air to flush out to unclog my printer was a quick fix and didn’t cost me a dime. 😊

[@kevinclaridy1073]

Do you pull the print head while the printer is on? or does it need to be unplugged?

[@BestPrinters]

While its on or else it will lock.

[@voulahadjiathanassiou3747]

my issue is all lights go on. not sure this will help? I have WF-7010

[@BestPrinters]

Not sure about that one.

[@gertrudecharles]

Hi dear I have a epson x330 sublimation printer every copy has lines going across. I have cleaned the print head and nozzle mMy time and the picture is mot clear and has lines. What can I do.

[@bonnieb1222]

You said this would partially clean out sublimation ink . How can I fully clean sublimation ink out of my Epson printer ?

[@BestPrinters]

Actually, for this printer model, it will fully flush the sublimation ink out completely just keep applying the solution until the paper towel under the printhead is clear.

[@davebulanda6912]

Will it work on an Artisan 725 and Artisan 730? The cartridges are in a compartment that doesn't move like the ones shown in your video. Thanks

[@Ari_gatcha_gamergirl]

what happens if u use all the cleaning for each one i think my lines are colloged im always having to do head cleaning

[@rachelball6026]

I used this product today. I followed the directions exactly as shown in this video. All of my print heads were working except magenta. I used this on my Epson WF-7720 which I paid $300 for 2 years ago. I maybe print 20 sheets a week and it has worked great up until the magenta head got clogged. I used this cleaning product and now nothing at all prints. I've tried everything. I flushed all the heads, realigned the heads, cleaned the heads, put in brand new toner and NOTHING. I'm really sick to my stomach over it. I can't even print black and white. BUYER BEWARE.

[@myoshakiki4701]

Same, Please tell me if you finally got it to print. I did the same thing, and I have the same machine. Please Advise.

[@rachelball4876]

Ugh. Sorry it happened to you too! I ended up having to buy an new printer. The seller did refund my money for the product, but it was little consolation for having to spend another a couple hundred dollars on a printer when mine was only 2 years old with minimal use. I did happen to find the same printer on sale at Best Buy for $200 instead of the $300 I paid two years ago. I debated a different printer altogether, but this one had features others didn’t and met my needs perfectly until the clogged head. Good luck!

[@iluvmysix]

Well crap. I'm having the same problem.

[@thekings780]

This same thing has happened to me. I flushed it because of one color now no color prints right. I also bought mine when it was $300.

[@user-ey5ve3lm1f]

Thank you very much for your video. The kit worked great and, after printing a few sheets and cleaning the print heads, all is back to printing normally!

[@BestPrinters]

Glad it helped!

[@lisathrockmorton3447]

My blue is just not showing up on the nozzle check. No colors was but after flushing the heads all colors but blue is showing

[@user-js6tv8ei8w]

What is the solution to the problem of closing the scanner unit?

[@BestPrinters]

Its a code that needs to be reset.

[@ereikes]

Any advice? I did the cleaning, now the nozzle check is only printer black. No y, m, or c is showing up.

[@BestPrinters]

You will now need to run a printhead cleaning. Run it until all the color returns, via nozzle checks.

[@gostyjose6823]

I just received it yesterday, I didn’t even print yet it says that. Really want to return this and I got the 7720 wich is heavy

[@mohsenalbakri2875]

thank you

[@BestPrinters]

Of course!

[@tishaloulou]

What if i can't push the solution through? I have 2 of these and the black on one of them won't take the solution.

[@BestPrinters]

Tisha Burke You will need to warm up the solution and reapply.

[@eeyyaakk6801]

Best Printers I have the same problem, warmed up the solution and even let it sit 12 hours, ink port still jammed. Solution won't go thru. what do I do? by the way, now only black is printing, making the printer worse than it already was. thank you!

[@LameGaming]

Thought about ordering kit but wanted to see if my ink carriage would unlock to slide over. Went into maintenance>ink replacement.... it did its left to right sweep of the ink carriage but its locked at the right and cant slide it to the left to where I would even be able to get paper towel under it. Theres resistance like the carriage is locked in place, i dont want to force it and strip gears..... Is it supposed to feel that way?

[@sarcasticbrain2240]

I just came here because I was having the same issue. Look at the video, when he takes out the ink. Take out the ink cartridges, close the cover, and then slide it gently. It will slide. (I know your comment was 11 months ago, but it might help the next person with same issue).

[@kashansweeney6308]

Will this clean sublimation ink out of the printer?

[@BestPrinters]

Yes but only partially.

[@kashansweeney6308]

@@BestPrinters Thank you for the reply

[@bonnieb1222]

@@BestPrinterswhat else would I have to do to get the sublimation ink fully out of the printer

[@jhcapparel824]

how often do you have to clean the printhead by using printhead cleaning function button?

[@BestPrinters]

As soon as you stat to see colors fading or after a long time of the printer not being used. However the best preventive maintenance is to keep your ink levels full.

[@valeskanorton1939]

I bought the kit, clean it twice and im still having the same issue, im not sure what am i doing wrong? only black is showing and the other ones are NOT. My printer screen is showing i'm almost empty on my cartridges but they are NOT. They r full, so im not sure what to do? can u please help me? I alredy use half of the bottle. Thanks

[@BestPrinters]

Yes, run a printhead cleaning. You can find this in the settings under maintenance. This should push the ink back into the system after you have used the B.P. cleaning kit. The cartridge problem you are having is common, dont mind it just run the printer like you normally would.

[@valeskanorton1939]

@@BestPrinters I've been working on it all day and i'm still cant get it to work, i tried to print something and NONE of the colors are showing, i'm running out of CLEANER. idk what else to do, now only MAGENTA is showing FULL color and Black is almost HALF, blue and yellow r not showing at all. i'm very frustrated it n idk what else i need to do. if someone can help me through a video call? so u or they can guide me or I show them what's happening? I need HELP desperately pls. Thanks

[@valeskanorton1939]

NVM... I just figured out, finally got all the colors back but now is the black one giving me a hard time. Thanks anyway, hopefully is not gonna happen again

[@BestPrinters]

If you keep running a printhead cleaning and keep the ink up to date/ on the full side. You shouldn't have that problem again.

[@ugljesajanjic]

Absolutely not working. Only cyan was not working, after I bought and ran the cleaner through, none of the colors were working any more. Followed the instructions to a letter. After some prints, black came though a bit, but the other colors don't work any more. Returning the product for a refund and buying a new printer.

[@BestPrinters]

Ok, or you can run a printhead cleaning and all the colors should come back.

[@mandistone8006]

Wouldn’t replacing the print head be more cost efficient than replacing the whole thing? Do you have a tutorial showing how to do that?

[@BestPrinters]

Unfortunately with these Epson models you can’t remove the print head without damaging the wires.

[@stephen1250]

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[@razrabar4251]

how can i get this water?

[@BestPrinters]

Here is the link: geni.us/wArXsZT

[@peacefultravels1485]

Hi. I have used cleaning solution and did printhead cleaning via the printer. I am still getting mixed results. the black will not print anything and the other colors will print one moment, missing lines the next or nothing. I'm really trying not get another printer.

[@BestPrinters]

Run a printhead cleaning, that should bring back the color. Dont give up.

[@hudspethfamily]

I have purchased your cleaning kit. I have an Epson WorkForce Pro WF-6530, and I can't figure out where I access the print heads to clean them....

[@BestPrinters]

Go into the setting and click replace ink cartridges. The print head should come to the center and you will have access.

[@derekdawson7343]

hi, whats the process after flushing the heads and closing lid? do you put cartridges back in straightaway ,head clean, nozzle check ? thx

[@Neji513]

epson 7710 auto does a head clean when you hit replace ink cartridge. i would do a nozzle check

[@wewo91]

Anyone can help me...I did the same but now when i try to print is show me only white plain paper ... is not printing anything at all. Can anyone help me please.

[@janetfowlow]

Hi. I have an Epson 1430 large format printer. I've followed your instructions with an ink cleaning kit, but I still cannot get any ink to flow through to the paper when printing. I am getting black ink when I pull up the solution in the tube (pulling back on the plunger), so it seems that the immediate clog may be gone. Do you have an suggestions as to what might be the real issue? Other than this the printer seems to work perfectly. I'm stumped...

[@hopperstonemason]

All my sponges are soaked in ink, those look clean?

[@xavierguzman4812]

Would this be a fix to my black ink coming out as a blue’ish grey?

[@BestPrinters]

Xavier Guzman Yes.

[@fidelkastro4337]

Why black disappeares on that printers?

[@katrinaalexander28]

Ok, I think I did something wrong. My Cyan was not working so I bought product and did only the blue, now nothing is printing. What should I do now?

[@iluvmysix]

Seems like several people are having this problem. But this guy doesn't offer any help. I did see one person say he refunded the cost of the cleaning kit.😒

[@Max04454]

I followed this advice and now my printer only prints in black which ironically is what was not working - no colour at all just black.

[@BestPrinters]

You will need to run a printhead cleaning.

[@kmoore5150]

Bought it. Tried it. Did it with the video on. Everything looked like it should. Put in new ink. Now none of the heads print. Have a Workforce 7620 which is not cheap. Will try to rescue it some other way. BTW, the WF-762 is a POS, so stay away from those as well. I still think Epson purposefully puts malware in their printers to give a lousy print job if you buy someone else's ink and not theirs.

[@ericajones8952]

did you get this fixed? having same issue

[@kmoore5150]

@@ericajones8952 - partially. Bought a kit from Best Printer's Tech, who I think has a video on KZbin (see link above) Doesn't work as easy as shown and is a lot messier. After numerous printer self cleanings, got most, but not all of the functionality back. Be careful not to use too much fluid. I still need to give the yellow nozzle a second cleaning. Finding the time is hard. Printing not a priority for me (wife uses it more); and basically use black only for what I print. Will probably redo them all, but one printhead at a time. I might just use plain rubbing alcohol which I did a couple of years ago which also works.

[@razrabar4251]

what’s the water? is it just normal water?

[@kmoore5150]

@@razrabar4251 - No. It appears to be a proprietary mix put together by the seller.

[@cvrican]

I did this a few times, replaced the ink and cartridges and still nothing

[@BestPrinters]

You will want to run a printhead cleaning after using the kit. That will allow for ink to be pushed back into the system.

[@charlesw4160]

People, don't buy into this because it does not work. I purchase the kit and new ink and the problem did not go away. just wasted money that is all. I will call Epson now and ask them what is wrong. Wish I had done this first.

[@HatesRacists]

What was their solution? They weren't helpful for me at all.

[@icoleby]

Well I did this because the yellow was clogged and no colours are printing at all. I guess because there is too much cleaner fluid in the system. How do I fix that?

[@katrinaalexander28]

I've had the same problem did you get an answer?

[@icoleby]

@@katrinaalexander28 no answer and the printer didn't work again. I have just scraped it and bought a new one. This process killed my machind

[@icoleby]

Don't do this. I did it and it killed my printer. It's now scrap and I had to buy new one.

[@katrinaalexander28]

@@icoleby already did it and now won't print omg are you serious?

[@icoleby]

@@katrinaalexander28 absolutely. I followed the instructions exactly. When I powered it up I got nothing. Printer is now giving an error message. Itrs dead.

[@bigbusa1]

FYI this does not fix the 097 error code on a wf3640

[@CJT3X]

What does?

[@mistiparido3960]

I just did this and now my printer won't recognize the cartridges

[@estocadatx8172]

Same for me

[@shekinahkidscare4690]

My printer gives me an error code will this work for that as well?

[@marckleejoseph2498]

Which error code you had? 031008? If so i have the same for days. Did you found a solution? Tia

[@rickurbina6528]

I keep running into an error 031008

[@marckleejoseph2498]

Hi @Rick. Did you resolve this problem?

[@marckleejoseph2498]

Rick Urbina. Did you finally found a solution? Plz share with us. I am running this error code for days. Plz help me

[@o.g.-reala3326]

@@marckleejoseph2498 I had the same error code a few months ago. Epsom said it was a mechanical issue. Since I was still under warranty I took it back and got a refund

[@rayy2991]

you'd think they would do a better job designing a frickin' printer!

[@rayy2991]

OK, I feel stupid now--ya know that yellow tape they put on the cartridge that says "REMOVE"? (eyerolls) Long story short, didn't need the kit, but I have it just in case.

[@blockgotti17palmore6]

MINES NOT PRINTING NOTHING

[@BestPrinters]

Run a print head cleaning, that will bring the ink back to the print head.

[@chaoticcreations1643]

@@BestPrinters How many times do I need to run a print head cleaning before the ink returns?! Because so far, we’re over 2 weeks in and I’ve ran it at least once a day (most days, multiple times) and I still can’t get anything to print…..

[@6godsway]

3 weeks the product never came. So disappointed.

[@DrHumairaKaySath]

It’s printing nothing now

[@carminareyes4069]

Mine doesn’t print anything either after the flush.

[@memathomas123]

I DID THE CLEANING AND MY BLACK STILL NOT WORKING

[@deanrussell2496]

I did the cleaning 2 times it didn't work I first , then my grand daughter who s a Teacher and woks with computers and printers every day

[@adventurousone5077]

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[@sophieodell2675]

will this definitely fix my printer ??