How to clean printhead manually using hot water

[@paigeallen7479]

I wasted entire days of my life troubleshooting my PIXMA and ALMOST gave up and bought a new printer (that I cannot afford), and then, like a freaking DIVINE LIGHT, I found THIS VIDEO! I cannot thank you enough! I have to deliver a ton of documents and I am saved!

[@holyghostmovementtv1534]

A big thanks to you for this wonderful solution buddy 🥰

[@3rscrafting]

Thank you so much. I've been refilling cartridges for a few years now. I have both a TR something, it's the full package, and a TS700, whch I love because it's just th printer. But I'd refill a cartridge and then it would print out poorly, I'd install new ones, same issue. Well, using your method of manually cleaning the print heads, it's printing beautifully. I couldn't pop out the mechanism itself -- I'm 67, arthritic hands -- but I took a heavy duty blue shop towel and pressed it up againnst each one -- and decided to go for broke, filled each cartridge full -- gorgeous print the first time. I mae journals, and truthfully, if the printer broke today, it's more than paid for itself. But, thanks to your video, just like me, I think the old girl has some life in her yet. I subbed. Thanks again from Richmond, VA USA -- Patricia

[@bouncedancer]

Amazing! My Canon printer had sat unused for almost 3 years because it wouldn't print right. I bought a new set of ink cartridges at the time but didn't install them because I figured I'd be throwing good money after bad. Some of the other videos I watched made me afraid to do this operation; one video said you must not get the electronic board on the printhead wet, and another video didn't even remove the printhead. But I forged on, following the instructions in this video. It took a looong time to rinse out all the ink; it's amazing how much ink was hiding in the fine slots on the back of the printhead (which one video also said to not get wet!), and when I finally deemed it clean, there were still a couple of colored spots that dribbled onto the paper towel I put it on. The worst part was not this operation but reconnecting my printer to my computer, which took all day and was maddeningly difficult, but, lo and behold, I got it working! THANK YOU!

[@mistystuebs2253]

You're my savior! Of at least a 1,000 videos, you're the first one that broke down how to *reinstall* the freaking thing! Every other one says "just put it back in the way it came out", but you can't SEE that it came out almost almost completely horizontally because you're hand is in the way the way the whole time. The logical way is to feed it in horizontal, the feed vertically almost immediately, which you can do, but won't allow it to seat correctly. It just gets it close enough that you will try over and over again for a day and a half until you're ready to throw the freaking thing out the window! So, thank you. You saved my printer and my window.

[@xawecki8149]

Man, you are genius. My MG6320 was not used for colour printing for maybe 2-3 years and when I fired it again, there was almost nothing on the paper. Checked few videos, each involved buying some equipment, and then came across yours. After first attempt, it started printing b/w, so I took it apart again and just kept under hot water until last trace of blue ink was no more visible in the white sink. Used paper towel and hair dryer to remove all drops of water, installed in the printer and VOILA! It came back to life with the same vivid colours when I printed my photos few years back. So I am joining the chorus of other happy viewers and saying big Thank You for your time and posting this video. Oh, did I mention that in the meantime I bought another cheap colour printer... :-(

[@allangustafsson]

What kind of error message did you get?

[@xawecki8149]

@@allangustafsson I do not recall error message, the printer just didn't print correctly.

[@techporn6261]

Real legends come with no capes. After months of research and about to give up ,your video just saved my sanity.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PraterKDZ]

Perfect ! Was just about to give up and toss the printer. I had just bought all new ink and it was still giving the error code. Once I ran the printer head under hot water and dried well (using paper towel and then blowing with canned air) the printer is working perfectly. Thank you !

[@allangustafsson]

What error message did you get? U052 wrong printer head type?

[@mdf8884]

Once again the simplest answer is usually the best. Thank you so much for saving me at least $100 or more . I have a Pixma 920 series. I had a b200 error and everybody else said it was dead and I would have to replace the printhead or the printer. A lot of people blame the cheap Chinese ink which I have been using for years. It's possible that it just built up . Anyway this solution with hot water is 100% effective and does work believe it or not . Everyone else said to use swabs and alcohol and or a certain type of tool or cleaning solution. All I did was run hot water over the printhead literally everywhere over it and made sure it went through the mesh areas and I noticed a lot of ink coming out the other side. I simply rinsed until no more ink came out. I didn't use distilled water and I used a paper towel to gently dry it off and I shook it out and waited a few minutes. I shook it again, dried it again, installed it and the printer works perfectly. It's printing better than it has in years. The only thing is that when I was drying off the bottom portion with the thin strips where the ink comes out I made sure I was gently wiping and not scrubbing. The only other thing I would add is that when you're removing the printhead and you first need to pull that lever with the colored bars towards you, to make sure that the bar clears either side otherwise you won't be able to pull it . You'll see what I'm talking about if you're able to pull one side toward you but the other side doesn't because it catches on a part of the printer. There's only a small margin of the opening where you can align the ink cartridge carrier to be able to pull that lever towards you Last thought. Do not unscrew the two little screws on the underside thinking you'll clean more. Leave them alone

[@4144758]

Haha I was tempted to removed the screws but didn't. I wonder why the water doesn't come straight through the print head like on HP printers

[@djh3214]

I've got a different printer (MX920) But this worked for me perfectly!!! 4 years later and this video is still saving people's hides! Thanks!

[@mathewosmichaeltensew327]

Thank youuuu so much brother!! You saved my day today!! God bless you! Thank you for not speaking 1/2 hour prior. You were to the point and smart!

[@safeharborchurchladonia2243]

THIS FIXED MY ISSUES! Bruh, thx for not talking for 10 minutes prior to actually doing anything!! Easy to follow and implement. Wish I could give more than 1 thumbs up.. Wait, I have another account. I'll give that one too! **One suggestion. I couldn't get the head release tray to pull when the printer was plugged in because it caught on the bottom left on the housing lip. May want to add a superimposed message telling peeps to open and center cartridge tray then unplug to maneuver. But seriously though it was a small thing. GREAT VID.

[@noahellis1908]

This worked like a dream, after weeks of trying to fix my printer your video came to the rescue - thank you!

[@mizushimma]

Wow, You saved me!! I was fighting with my printer for months!!! Thank you so much!

[@TheFutureGains]

Thank you for this video! I have watched several other videos in which they put towels inside the printer to soak up excess fluids while flushing the carriage inside the printer. Removing it is the best way to go. I'll use the cleaning fluid instead of water, but this makes it much easier. Thank you!

[@kevinbond9373]

Excellent video! Black and Magenta were not printing anything, so I followed this method and it worked. It's easy and only some hot water is needed.

[@leoap87]

This worked for me, but I also used a large straw to blow on each printhead. My PGBLK was not working even after cleaning with water, but it worked after blowing into the ink hole and washing further with hot water.

[@apaukovitz123]

Thanks, after reading your tip, I did the same but then filled my mouth with tepid water and blew it from the straw into the ink holes. Got a lot more out.

[@DuderofDudeness]

I hope this'll work for me. It sounds like soak it for ~30min. Then blow like the wind, huh? I'm pretty sure it's my PGBLK too since I hadn't replaced it in a long time, letting it dry too much.

[@DuderofDudeness]

😞 Straw didn't work either

[@leoap87]

@@DuderofDudenessStraw was a temporary fix for me. That Canon printer is not reliable. Had to replace it after cleaning stopped working. Currently using a Brother laser printer. Zero problems and laser doesn’t clog after long periods of unuse.

[@DuderofDudeness]

@@leoap87 Thx for the response. Nice, good to know. I figure that PG BLK clogged is the problem but maybe its my yellow cartridge, looks drier than an uninterested lady. Maybe I'll try a cleaner solution since I'm broke 😭😂

[@RoyWilkins96]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! The printer was almost in the trash until this video. Worked perfectly without chemicals and special tools.

[@careyhughes7257]

Was getting error 5100 on my TS9020. Hubs took the air compressor and sprayed it out, which got the error to stop, so he must have got rid of some particle. Then, printer only printed blank pages. Saw this video, took about 10 minutes of hot water rinsing, then dried with paper towels and hair dryer (on cold). And...I have a working printer again!!!! Color is not great, maybe I need to clean more, but it works and that is HUGE!!!! Thank you!

[@dbpriya]

Thanks for this video. Just ran into B200 error today on canon MX922 and this helped fixed the issue.

[@kevinnoone6900]

Thanks so much for this clear, instructive video! My printer has come back to life.

[@benebutterbean2737]

Glad I watched this. I used to soak the whole printer in the bathtub.

[@artisticabubakar9587]

Really ? Lol

[@benebutterbean2737]

@TheRoswellCrash I can't, my mom won't let me.

[@truthersunitereborn9982]

@@benebutterbean2737 Too funny. Thanks for the laughs guys.

[@techporn6261]

😂😂

[@reesewhite8589]

@TheRoswellCrash I'm sorry but your comment.......... I just couldn't ignore it. 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆Damn.

[@dominiquerodriguez2372]

Thank you so much!!!! My boyfriend was feeling so discouraged because the printer wouldn’t work and you helped us fix it!!!! We also used a straw to blow out any remaining ink

[@samirlimouni722]

Your boyfriend!

[@riricreates]

Thank you sooooo much. I had to do it two times and for a lot longer the second time until I started to see the black ink running through. This stopped my mum from having to buy me a new printer. 💗

[@Alpha550]

Excellent Video!! I was getting ready to throw my 6821 printer out and came across your video. I did what you suggested and it worked! Thank you!

[@Emma-hq6dd]

Thanks so much! I did this and it worked! Saved me from buying a new printer!

[@hypocritekiller4900]

I was about to throw away my 10 years old Canon PIXMA MG6120, and order new canon TS9521c. Your method really helped me, thank you

[@NordicDan]

There's a caveat to this method that I didn't notice mentioned. If you have hard water or are on well water, this may not be the best option unless you rinse afterward with distilled water to get rid of any trace mineral deposits. If you have a water softener, you should be good to go.

[@leonard187]

Hey I have a question how long after rising out the printer head does it have to dry

[@urjnlegend]

​@@leonard187use it immediately

[@NordicDan]

@@leonard187 Honestly I would blow any water off the electronics immediately, then let the printhead sit and air dry for at least 24 hours. This is what I did when the print head in my Canon flooded from having my CIS system tanks sitting too high (my own mistake) and it worked just fine afterwards. Cleaning the mess from a flooded printhead is a SERIOUS pain in the arse....

[@caw2161]

I am student of YT University who will never graduate because there is so much to learn. Thank you for this helpful tibit. After watching your instructions, my Canon PX922 is up and running well again.

[@TheFilthy13]

Thank You so much !!!! I did exactly what you did in your video and now my printer is working again, I was just about to junk it, thanks again.

[@clayjar8208]

Thanks, this fixed the problem! Great video, super clear instructions.

[@markchoate9021]

How long do you let this dry after washing, before you re-insert?

[@paulpaulson9517]

Have been using "knock off" ink and noticed black (esp. 250XL) on my MX-922 was not printing. Used this method, and it cleared up my problem quick. Also used the "Deep Cleaning" function afterwards, and now prints like new.

[@lisasmyth1669]

OMG Thankyou sooooooo much!! I watched a few vids and decided that I felt confident that I could follow your video. Hate throwing things out plus with car Rego due a new printer wasn't an option anyway and this saved landfill. My Black wasnt working, but the colours were, followed your instructions and now working. Just did my nozzle pattern test and the black is back.....awesome

[@MsAmelia1957]

how long do i have to wait for it to dry before i put it back in please.

[@PurposefulHomeschool]

This worked great! I wasted so much ink trying to clear out just one color - this saved me! Thank you!

[@charliepwln7845]

THANKS! This worked great! Too bad I had already invested in a cleaning solution kit which was messy and didn't work before I saw and used your method.

[@trini938]

i did the same LOL

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@trini938 Did all that BS when all I could have done was just take the darn thing into the bathroom and rinse it

[@venice93]

thank you so much - youare a life saver....I nearly bought a new printer and there you were...

[@wallace.n]

It worked for my MX927. Can't believe it's that simple.

[@nathananderson5042]

This worked surprisingly well. Thank you!

[@JLady4]

Thank you so much. Your video was such a big help.

[@danicacockett7052]

How long should I be letting it airdry for before re-installing into the printer? Thanks for the video!!

[@Nyah1220]

This is what I’d like to know also??

[@cetto2045]

Grazie fratello, sei un grande!!! Problema risolto in pochi minuti a costo zero!!!

[@yayaa.5711]

Thank you so much!!!! This saved me from having to buy and wait for the cleaning solution. Works very well. It was easy to clean. I think who ever has an issue with ink not probably printing should try this.

[@soulskratch]

I have a MG 5520 I am getting the support Error Code 1403. It appears that the existing cartridges that i have in there have plenty of ink. If I clean the print head, do I need to install new ink cartidges? or should I use the existing ink cartridges?

[@murrayhall908]

@@soulskratch Just use your old ink cartridges? Did it work?????

[@soulskratch]

@@murrayhall908 thanks for checking in.. unfortunately I didn't work.. we ended up buying laserjet copier/scanner/printer...

[@LeeKeels]

Fixed my problem with my current printer, and I have an old one that I gave up on. Gonna try it on that one too.

[@allangustafsson]

Didn't work for me. Still got the error U052 on a Canon MP610. Replace the print head....

[@rperlberg]

If you hold down the Stop button, it will move the carriage past that obstruction.

[@cindylouyoucando5269]

This did not work for my issue.

[@snwbnny9]

Thank you soooo much. You just saved me from having to buy (ANOTHER) new printer. Question... is it ok to put the printhead back in while its still damp?

[@FatalMusa]

Dry it with a hair dryer. From a far enough distance of course

[@michaelturner3909]

Thanks man! I was just going out to buy a new printer when i decided to look this up. You saved me.

[@nenemabasa9307]

Im going through the same right now 😭

[@rachid310548]

it is practical and effective at 100% thank you👍😉

[@alyse8667]

I'm trying to find a video you might have on cleaning Canon Pixma MX882 ink absorbers. Mine has the multiple cartridges. I found similar models but only about printhead cleaning, and non-similar models (big, less cartridges) ink absorber cleaning. I see shiny different-size circles under my cartridges, but they don't seem to be pads. Any details/pointing to a video URL welcome.

[@IsaacOLEG]

WHat worked really for me, after using a lot of tricks, as strong solvents, hot water, and ultra wave bath, blowing, aspiration, no way to see some red on the nozzle (HP443 2 years no use) WHat worked really well and fast : I put hot water in my dental jet, pressure at the max. Just one full recipe and the red was open. It may be better to do it 2 or 3 times as it is pushing into the micro holes, but it really worked, after 24 hours testing different tricks. It is not sending ink everywhere do not be afraid ;)

[@ScottIsebrand]

*chuckle* -- Dental pick. I love it. Good improv.

[@007takur]

I was struggling with this, Thank you so much!

[@DaveInOroValley]

I'm in the middle of trying this as all of the ammonia cleaning kits did nothing. Thanks!

[@ChristinaBritton]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! YOU SAVED MY PRINTER!

[@UccelloLibero86]

Thank you. Do you have a tip or trick or anything you could help me with regards to the lights not lighting up at all for any of the tanks?

[@emrose3308]

Great, I've thuroughly gone through a printer head now and is waiting for it to dry and leak out what remains after the wash ^^

[@alexandertse1861]

Thanks!　it works and you saved my day today

[@mills3729]

Im having the same issue after cleaning that the black ink wont print properly - all the other colors are fine. Any ideas?

[@JB-tz9pi]

Does it matter any if the rollers in the back are getting dirty?

[@thomasbrandmeier4808]

Very good lighting, explanation, if you can’t figure it out after watching your video, then there’s no hope for you

[@jonathanmorciglio4944]

Thank you! Saved me just going to buy a new printer at Best Buy. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@juicingit]

I was so hopeful this was going to work for me however my nozzle check pattern is printing out perfect but I cannot print black at all....even though the nozzle check patter is printing black. Any suggestions on how to fix that?

[@bkzricancutie]

omg thank u so much I was looking up what to buy to clean it n this worked prefect n it was free

[@mama2650]

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[@benebutterbean2737]

After washing and drying the head, I had to pump ink into each port to make it work. Prints very nicely now.

[@benebutterbean2737]

After washing and drying the head, I had to pump ink into each port to make it work. Prints very nicely now.

[@noellelohr9303]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I couldn't figure out how to get the printer head out!!

[@patis3305]

This worked great! Thanks!!

[@funcake]

Your video has helped me a lot to fix the print. Thank you!

[@LoveLeeLeia]

I did what you did and now my black ink isn't coming through. What could be the problem? I let it dry overnight.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

I love how all the other videos have like 50 different cleaning solutions, hot water in a bowl, be careful of the chip And here you are, just washing the damn thing under a faucet. HA! I'm just going to do this

[@majormagics5571]

Hello, I have a canon MX922. I have tried everything from cleaning the printhead, resetting the printer, adding new ink, even putting paper in the upper paper holder. What is the deal with these? I see this was a problem way back in 2017. What will solve the issue? Its grabbing the paper, acts like its printing, sounds like its printing and the page comes out white.....

[@majormagics5571]

@@TPPNews NOPE. I ended up buying a new printhead. It DID NOT work.

[@paulmaclachlan6960]

how long do you leave print heads to dry to be able to use , thanks

[@quantumss]

Thank you. Worked great.

[@clubsobri]

I had tried using just alcohol and it didn't w3ork. Using hot water too, did the trick. It is still not perfect as when new, but it is usable now.

[@DuniyaGhume]

Worked perfectly. Nice Solution

[@ShahedZaman]

Thank you so much!

[@waqassaeed3838]

Thank you so much for the help. God bless you

[@noujanorma8161]

What is the reason for printing squiggly lines in the Canon mg5750 printer?

[@lagrandisimu1810]

I drove home during my lunch break to try this on my MX922. Did everything as shown by removing the printhead, running it under lukewarm water, drying it up and replacing it to it's original location. I also did a "deep cleaning" prior to attempting a test print but the printer still won't print anything on the paper.

[@kaindog100]

Same here! Mine goes through the hole printing process but the paper has nothing on it.

[@theillicus6768]

Yep same thing. Pixma ts8120 on mine

[@lagrandisimu1810]

@@kaindog100 So!!!... I ended up buying a brand new printhead for the MX922 from a seller in Arizona on eBay for $112.

[@gregalfrey3606]

@@lagrandisimu1810 did that solve it? Mine wont print either after hot water cleaning

[@lagrandisimu1810]

@@gregalfrey3606 No, it did not work. I ended up purchasing an original Canon printhead replacement and now I'm back to printing as usual.

[@clivewhitworth4755]

Great video, thanks very much!!

[@franzainal]

thanks a lot but does it works with the pixma MG5100 A long time ago a friend who sadly passed away told me "you remove the print head" and you soak it in methylated spirits. But if the water works it's better

[@milahans]

I am still having problems taking it out. do i need to click something to take the printhead out. since you don't speak.

[@Irishwildchik59]

Did you put the printhead back in immediately after you rinsed it with hot water ?

[@brucepugsley9748]

Was having serious issues with print quality followed these instructions and it worked great and was easy. If it hadn’t I was looking to buy the next printer. Thanks!

[@lisawills9161]

Do you leave it to dry. Eg just wait until the circuitry is dry properly. It got a little wet.

[@fransiscatio3442]

Thank you so much for your video, it helps lots ❤❤❤❤

[@tashadixon8376]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER

[@patrick8886]

Merci, super explication.

[@kristagiffin5629]

Thank you! That worked great!

[@tiaguinhusil]

and there is no problem of water contact with the chip behind?

[@buttafly312]

Hi i am having a printing issue with my canon TS6220. Icleaned the printer head and changed the ink and its still printing stiped black line in my image when the background of the image should be solid black. Any idea of what else the issue my be? Any advice will be kindly appreciated

[@boogalootoo]

Thank you so very much! It worke like a charm!

[@LinzB]

Oh my god this worked. Thank you!!!

[@speedyboishan87]

Hi I print onto CD's, DVD's it leaves smudges, smears on the disc, it was not like this for 2 years until now, could the nozzles be clogged. It was working fine for 2 years until now.

[@DoriJenn]

Hmmm. I tried this and now my colour cartridges do not work. The printer is not identifying that there are full cartridges in place. It thinks they're empty. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@bridgetbarnes8053]

Thank you l really did not know what to do

[@artur4945]

he limpiado he reseteado pero me sigue dando fallo b200 ¿?¿?¿

[@gus051]

Ummmm doesn't the printhead have electronic parts on it?

[@amwartwork]

my pixma ip8750 has ink cartidges in with plenty ink and the printer prints blank pages. very annoying. ive soaked the head overnight once and this uncloged it, but i will give it a good blast now and see what happens. the ink heads are around 36-80 quid online. mostly from china. should it get wrecked. i could do with a straw to blow and blast anytihg stubborn out

[@heidimorton1726]

How long does it take to dry out?

[@Sunnyldh9]

You can use a paper napkin or soft piece of cloth to dry. You may use the air pressure to wipe out the water. After 10 minutes of wiping out the water it will be good to use again.

[@smplaorg9644]

I did all this, but now the test patterns are only black even when I put in new colored ink. What did I do wrong?

[@raymondkostanty8634]

Try pulling the power cord from the wall socket for 10 minutes then plugging it back in again.