Printhead Removal and Flush

[@chbrownie18]

After going through a full set of 220ml cleaning cartridges and countless nozzle cleaning cycles, ultras sonic cleaning cycles and printing perhaps 100s of pages with ink and also with cleaning fluid, I have finally conceded that i have to start taking things apart. This video is by far and away the clearest and most detailed procedure that I have found on KZbin. It is an absolutely superb effort. Thank you very much!

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

Yup, the best tutorial I've seen to date and it's been almost 10 years since you posted this!. I don't need this procedure (yet) but I certainly bookmarked it just in case. I'm running my 7600 on Windows 11 with the (last) x64 drivers Epson made available. You have to disable driver signature (look it up) and manually install the printer after that but it works like the day I bought it 20 years ago!

[@shimarlie1]

I've seen a lot of 'how to' videos on youtube mate, but seriously I think this is the best I've seen...just brilliant.

[@ericrachal6133]

Bruh, You totally ROCK as a trainer... BEST Training video, I have ever seen. PERIOD! Hands down you ROCK! thanks for sharing the knowledge. I subscribed 100% worth the subscription.

[@ronstar8857]

Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to do this on my Epson Pro4880. It works like a charm! A GREAT VIDEO! Very well explained for a step by step fail safe instruction set.

[@spkitch]

Excellent video thank you. I probably wouldn't have attempted it without seeing this first, all very straight forward once you know how. Still not printing, but happy to do it again when I have more cleaning fluid, fingers crossed.

[@ronstar8857]

Wow! What a great video. Certainly not for everyone, but for those (such as myself) with printer issues and mechanical skills, a GREAT instructional video. Very clear and precise instructions, WIthout this video, I would never attempt this procedure. I am going to give it a try shortly. Thank you sooooo much! Best regards! Ron

[@goalmind8753]

How'd it work out with the maintenance ?

[@OnTarget100]

The best video on KZbin for step by step instructions and excellent explanation. Very impressed with your detailed explanations. Thank you so much for your efforts. Would you have instructions for an epson stylus pro 4900 print head removal? Thanks once again.

[@michaelkleanthous8141]

Congrats on a fantastic video and clear and precise instructions.I wish everyone takes the same care when uploading video'sKeep up the good workHave a great day and thanks,Michael from Australia

[@seamusrobbo]

First class instructions, your a real professional, many thank. Jim from Nottingham England

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[@johnchao6014]

Outstanding video! Very impressive instructional work. Thank You! I wish you have one for the 7890 print head.

[@sharonmenshew4214]

thank you for this video.. I almost threw out this brand new printer since it was over 30 days and amazon wouldn't take it back nor HP.. You got my printer working again!

[@guisso01]

A most comprehension and detailed video. You just gave me the confidence to go into my 4800 (Flexi Jet DTG). thanks a million.

[@HMVideofilms]

Thank you for the tutoriall I am now just running some cleaning cycles to get it printing again. I like many others would really like to know what is the textile solution is, is it Windex or something else? we do not have it in the uk and if we buy online its very expensive, is there something else we can use? Thanks

[@TheXboxSux]

I always tell my guests at all my printhead cleaning parties "no double dipping please".

[@alljerseystudiosnj]

I had very few bars upon testing (after my 4000 being idle for months) - thus clugged. So, since cleaning and power cleaning weren't helping, I following your video, I've cleaned my heads getting a very clean waterfall and re-assembled. After restarting and 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 syring (fine), reiseated the two ribbon cables, reiseated 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?

[@hmdigiart7857]

Michael, I have done this twice and was very liberal with the flushes and waterfall the problem is though that when printing tests some of them are perfect and then some of them are not (not by a long shot!) On auto one row they are almost 100% and then the next row maybe a few of them are 60% and then another color changes from 100% to 60/70/80/90% it doesn't make sense the waterfalls looked as though they were well cleaned? Do you have any idea Michael why this is happening right now I have used half of a set of 220ml inks surely this cannot be right... Any feedback really appreciated. Thanks Hugh

[@dario1965]

Great video and explanation, I am going to try to use it as guide for cleaning the printer head on my Epson 9880. Thanks

[@joey6836]

This helped me out a great deal, thank you very much!

[@TheMoodyedge]

You have and info on how to manually flush out the ink tubes on a printer thats sat unused? I have a resolite r jet 5 dtg and its based on the epson stylus pro 4880. I plan to replace the head, the dampers and capping station

[@graemebstover]

Can anybody point me in the direction of where I can find this syringe and cleaning solution that is used in the video? Thank you.

[@adelkisreyes9710]

hi, I do it, the same with care, but when I send to print it say in the display printing but there not image in the paper, and the cartrige are full

[@manfred6153]

evthg. done. Now I have the problem that my printer only prints white :-( . Have done all the cleaning programms a few times already. Whats the reason for this ?

[@pulchaimago4u]

Hi, have tried this, but on pushing fluid through the head it just comes out from the side of the gold plate on head base, there is no nice fine jet? Any ideas? Thanks

[@analogueandy8x10]

What size tubing are you using attached to the syringe? Thank you.

[@drpaulgodard]

Hi. This is the second time I follow these steps. Thank you so much for doing such a good tutorial. My 4000 is almost 20 year old. On Mac Monterey, I struggled to find a driver but finally did on the epson site. The problem I have is getting the right colors... completely over magenta whatever I select. Any suggestion?

[@beautilfulportraits7255]

Best video on here by far for print head removal and flush, a big thanks (saved my 4800 from the scrap heap) Just two questions .....1 can you slip the belt off without taking the side of the printer off. 2 . Do you need to keep some cleaning fluid in the head when first switching on (maybe to prevent heat damage to head) thanks Peter from UK

[@bodyworksatgmx]

You made my day. This is the best video i've ever seen. I currently have cloggs on my 9800 and i'm scared to remove the printhead because the mechanics looks very different. Is there any video out there where printhead removal of Epson 9800 is described?

[@ronifarias]

HELLO MY FRIEND HOW WILL? .. CAN ME CLARIFY A QUESTION? I AM USING MY UV INK EPSON 4800 AND INK SUPPLY HOSES ARE GOING DIRECT CARTRIDGE FOR DAMPERS. MORE MISSING INK .. .. TELL ME WHAT IS THE CORRECT MODEL OF DAMPERS FOR DIRECT USE OF INK The PUMPING.? THANK YOU

[@vandalla-pg1nv]

Hi my friend, your video is really helpful, but this process will work on my epson pro 3800, let me know, because i need help to clean the 8 clogged colors.

I have a question: this blue solution, is NeoTex or NeoSol Cleaning Solution?

[@shavaswill]

managed to unblock the dx5 head for vjet 1304 which my click mixed the inks without first flushing the inks from another ink supplier. Now its printing fine but be careful not to damage the head

[@alexptvz1076]

maaan this tutorial is just great! good teaching!

[@Marc-th9xw]

I need a new printhead for an Epson 4880. Does anyone know if the R1900. R2000, R2880 definitely use the same printhead? cheers

[@MrVictorchase]

you have a version of this for the EPSON PX810 type printers?

[@jojoff974]

hi.. i test it but now the printer print white paper ( nothing on paper ) what can i do ?

[@snafu673]

Where did you get the swabs and the cleaning solutions for this video

[@ceet12]

Hi mare, can you tell me the dimensions of the plastic dish that holds the printer head??, I'd be great full. Regards

[@GerardHanson]

What's the textile cleaning solution ingredients/product?

[@noiryoo1]

Where did you get the syringe and robber tube? I can't find one any where.

[@lucpoi6094]

Great video. May I ask you if theses procedures can be applied to an epson 3880 ? thanks

[@michaelwould]

+Luc Poi Basically any Epson Printer that you can take the print head out of this can be done. be careful because you can also ruin your print head doing this...

[@PRAM1118]

Can this be done for a Stylus Pro 4900?

[@devtank]

Very coherent!

[@wheelsmcdealsace]

working on a head that sat around for about 5 years. seems a few ports are completely clogged . going to let is soak for a week i guess

[@cornishman1954]

is this for an Epson 9890 if so how do I get your kit please

[@TheCocommmmm]

What ink brand do you use on light cyan?

[@RolandUrena]

Excellent!

[@pixelsprintpress8510]

Is it OK if I soak my print head in the solution for like 1 week?

[@didierdefrel5586]

iam french men and your video safe my life thanks you verrrrrrry much

[@valdovaldomero641]

Very educating video, excellent! very spoon feeding.

[@JOHNDENVER4848]

Where's the link for your cleaning kit????

[@MyJuancho2010]

Thank you ,Thank you..very good video.. I try to looking some video about ..Fix Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Air Pump. Do you can help me please.Thank you..Jhon.

[@susancopelas3566]

where is the door that you are opening to begin with??

[@sublifix2113]

great video well explained a credit to yourself

[@jdvphotography]

I followed this video to the T and meticulously followed and reviewed each step. Performed exactly as demonstrated. Now the epson stylus pro 4800 prints nothing. It went from just off colors and banding to absolutely not one drop of ink. Though it goes through the motions with no error message, saying "printing" on the display, clean white paper comes out. What could I have done wrong? Any suggestions for what to double-check on? Willing to redo the whole process ... can you point me at the exact solutions used in the video (what is textile solution)?

[@ALLSTARYESWECAN]

I have the exact issue! Did you ever get this figured out?

[@claytonlong9258]

My printer keep telling me the red ink need changing what's wrong

[@JayCei23]

What printhead is this? Looks like Epson DX5 printhead?

[@johnstainton]

whats the light blue cleaning fluid you use? whats the uk equivalent

[@mrBDeye]

John Stainton The blue solution is a good quality window cleaner. It has ammonia and detergents.

[@chuckmartin7395]

When I do this it wont "waterfall" the cleaning fluid just comes out of the side of the print head.

[@drdarrow]

I needs to soak in the solution/solvent longer. Put a little pressure with the syringe and fluid forward and backward little at a time.

[@joeykid6228]

Did this but now I don't have any ink coming out.

[@dudleyhinton]

How can I get the cleaning solution or a cleaning kit for the R280?

[@myscreenart]

Chris Hinton h

[@urjnlegend]

What printer is this

[@DR-xv8ps]

Thanks for sharing --- very nice video, well done

[@mongoyurts]

I couldn't get it to water fall, the solution comes back up the next color Help!!

[@Guez_art]

Same here, Since i see that your questioned wasn't answered, id like to at least let you know that in every print head I've ever tried this method, I always get the solution to come out the next color. i'm thinking its the pressure inside the print head that might cause the other colors to eject whatever is inside. I apply gentle pressure so as to not damage the print head.

[@NEQUIZ]

What model and brand of printer is that?

[@dwerg85]

It's an epson that has been rebuilt into a direct to germent printer. I forgot the specific model of Epson it is, but that's why it's not mentioned in the video.

[@oliviaseeley5311]

Epson Stylus 4800

[@enzprintco.8625]

It’s a 4000 series printer. Either the 4000, 4800 or the 4880. I love my 4880!!!

[@carlosarce2998]

I noticed your print head doesn't have ink at all. so im guessing you are using a brand new printer for the demo. how about using an old used up printer to make it more convincing

[@lzgoldn7709]

This video reminds me of the old Steve Martin joke how to never pay taxes on a million dollars. First, get a million dollars! So, how do you get to the infamous 3rd screw in the back? Fail.

[@kjelltp]

never...let...an...ink...printer....sit...idle.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

I just gave up on ink jets. All they are is a pain in the ass and they ink is sometimes horribly expensive for what little you get. It seems that something with nozzles so small that they are known for clogging easily are a recipe for failure anyhow.

[@kjelltp]

I hear ya. I recycled the damn thing in the trash. I got a decent HP that so far has been really good, and seems better than the Canon crap bought last time. Would like a laser however....next time.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

I have a Brother HL-2140 (black and white laser). It has never given my any trouble and I must have had it for 10 years. I don't print a lot so I only had to replace one toner cartridge. There is a very similar one to that which is WiFi enabled. The colors on the case are the reverse of those on the HL-2140. I see that one in the bank where you can go print stuff from your account. My printer is an older model obviously and so I am doubtful that that still produce that one. You can still get all the consumables for it anyhow.

[@rawlevidal1754]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@tural2009]

most pepople told that flushing is very damaged dx5 head

[@colinsphoneemail]

I knew their had to be an Asian person doing this at @18:47 very technical and hi tech.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

I fixed all of my inkjet problems when the nozzles clogged. Want to know what I did? It did not involve any messy print head cleaning or even replacing those damned cartridges. What I did was just throw the F-ing printer in the garbage and buy a laser printer. I have never had any problems with the laser printer yet and I had it for at least 5 or 7 years. The only thing it ever needed was a new toner cartridge. My Uncle tells me that only businesses need laser printers but I think is absolutely 101% full of shit. Why should businesses be the only ones to have a trouble free printer that does not require ink that is more expensive than fine French Cognac? He always has bad luck with things then he wonders why I never ask him for advice on what to buy. Instead when he buys something I take it as a lesson on what not to buy because he buys cheaply made junk that fails too soon. He buys lesser known crappy brands of things when they are on sale. I would rather spend the extra $50 on something that I will like that will last. I don't hate spending money, I am just cheap and don't like inkjet printers no matter who made them. I bought a laser because at that point I could care less about printing color and lasers generally make sharper black and white prints which I like better than inkjets.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

John Doe It would have been fun to take it to a field in the middle of no where with a sledge hammer and a few of my friends and beat that pile of junk to oblivion. Then I have also considered encasing it in concrete as if it were a custom made Italian cement shoe. They can be awfully expensive depending upon who makes them hehehe.