> > From: Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/04/27 Wed PM 12:36:26 GMT > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: OT: Inkjet Printing Problems - Update > > Sounds like you're ready for the Pentax Lens fungus correction procedure > (backyard, large sledge hammer ....) > Won't cure your problem but will definitely make you feel better (for a while) > > Kenneth Waller > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Apr 26, 2005 9:46 PM > To: PDML <[email protected]> > Subject: OT: Inkjet Printing Problems - Update > > Firstly let me apologize for not answering all your responses. I read > them and tried the suggested fixes. My thanks to all. > > This is what I did: > > 1) I used 3/4 of a ink cartridge running head cleaning cycles using > the printer management utility Jens suggested. > 2) Made several test prints. > 3) I reinstalled the print drivers. > 4) Made several more test prints. > 5) Re-aligned the print heads. > 6) More test prints. > 7) At this point I got desperate & pulled the damn thing apart. Using > a syringe some silicone tubing and a 50-50 solution of warm water & > isopropyl alcohol, I flushed all the nozzles.
Using this procedure, try a dilute solution of Ammonium Hydroxide(Ammonia), often found in household cleaning products. > 8) More [EMAIL PROTECTED] test prints > > After all that It's still playing up. The frustrating thing is that > about 3 out of 10 prints come out fine. Arghhhhhh. > > Anyway I've come to the conclusion that it's tired & it's time to get > a replacement. > > Again thanks for all your help. > > Dave S > > > > ________________________________________ > PeoplePC Online > A better way to Internet > http://www.peoplepc.com > > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.ntlworld.com virus-checked by McAfee visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
