Epson R200 Problems ?
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From: measekite on 15 Jun 2008 12:31 NotMe wrote: > "Arthur Entlich" <e-printerhelp(a)mvps.org> wrote in message > news:v775k.31772$gc5.28789(a)pd7urf2no... > > | Epson printers are designed to not print if any of the cartridges are > | showing as empty. The reason is to protect the heads from drying out > | and clogging with dried ink. > | > | Your only way around it, is to get a chip resetter, and reset the chips > | on the empty cartridges. You can then consider refilling the cartridges > | with ink or just refill them with a cleaning fluid and use the black ink > | only. > | > | Art > > Morning Art, > > A bit tangentially related. > > We use R200s in all our studios and had ZERO problems using after market > ink. > > I'd like to set up a protocol to clean the heads, > > First what cleaning solution should I use? > > Second should I leave well enough alone? > Is this a joke or something? I have a Canon IP4000 and use only Canon ink and never have had to worry about cleaning heads to cleaning solution. It certainly sounds like you have a problem using after market ink now or you would not need cleaning solution. > > >
From: Frank on 15 Jun 2008 13:16 measekite wrote: > > > NotMe wrote: > >> "Arthur Entlich" <e-printerhelp(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >> news:v775k.31772$gc5.28789(a)pd7urf2no... >> >> | Epson printers are designed to not print if any of the cartridges are >> | showing as empty. The reason is to protect the heads from drying out >> | and clogging with dried ink. >> | >> | Your only way around it, is to get a chip resetter, and reset the chips >> | on the empty cartridges. You can then consider refilling the >> cartridges >> | with ink or just refill them with a cleaning fluid and use the black >> ink >> | only. >> | >> | Art >> >> Morning Art, >> >> A bit tangentially related. >> >> We use R200s in all our studios and had ZERO problems using after >> market ink. >> >> I'd like to set up a protocol to clean the heads, >> >> First what cleaning solution should I use? >> >> Second should I leave well enough alone? >> > > Is this a joke or something? I have a Canon IP4000 and use only Canon > ink and never have had to worry about cleaning heads to cleaning > solution. Liar! It certainly sounds like you have a problem using after > market ink now or you would not need cleaning solution. Liar! > >> >> >>
From: Arthur Entlich on 16 Jun 2008 07:40 If your printers are working well for you (whether you use OEM or 3rd party inks) you probably have a good printing schedule and perhaps a humid environment for them. Also, the r200 uses dye colorant inks and these clog less commonly than the Durabrite pigment inks. In your case, you probably don't require cleaning flushes for your printers, as the cleaning process using some of the ink seems to working well. I usually suggest a mixture of ammoniated window cleaner and some isopropyl alcohol mixed together as a good cleaning agent for these printers. You probably don't need to make up cleaning cartridges, but an occasional underhead cleaning might improve the color output, especially if you see any banding. For instructions, email me at the address shown below, and indicate the printers involved again. Art e-printerhelp(at)mvps(dot)org (at) = @ (dot) = . If you are interested in issues surrounding e-waste, I invite you to enter the discussion at my blog: http://e-trashtalk.spaces.live.com/ NotMe wrote: > "Arthur Entlich" <e-printerhelp(a)mvps.org> wrote in message > news:v775k.31772$gc5.28789(a)pd7urf2no... > > | Epson printers are designed to not print if any of the cartridges are > | showing as empty. The reason is to protect the heads from drying out > | and clogging with dried ink. > | > | Your only way around it, is to get a chip resetter, and reset the chips > | on the empty cartridges. You can then consider refilling the cartridges > | with ink or just refill them with a cleaning fluid and use the black ink > | only. > | > | Art > > Morning Art, > > A bit tangentially related. > > We use R200s in all our studios and had ZERO problems using after market > ink. > > I'd like to set up a protocol to clean the heads, > > First what cleaning solution should I use? > > Second should I leave well enough alone? > > >
From: Stryker on 16 Jun 2008 07:41 "measekite" <inkystinky(a)oem.com> wrote in message >> | > Is this a joke or something? I have a Canon IP4000 and use only Canon ink > and never have had to worry about cleaning heads to cleaning solution. It > certainly sounds like you have a problem using after market ink now or you > would not need cleaning solution. >> >> >> What the hell does a Canon have to do with an Epson? Its like comparing apples to oranges. No one asked to know about a Canon, they asked about an Epson. And no one wants your opinion measekite! You are here to only tout about OEM...OEM... you are like a damn broken record.... either fix the scratch or turn your damn machine off! Many people here like myself have used aftermarket/3rd party cartridges and NEVER had a problem..... I have used both Epson and Canon with aftermarket ink and I haven't experienced any problems with the good ink (from reputable sellers). I have prints I made on my Epson over 3 years ago using aftermarket ink and there in no fading to my prints. So you need to reevaluate your so called expertise in these matters. You can't give out so called expert help when you yourself don't even use aftermarket ink, nor do you own some of the other printers that people talk about. And why are you always trying to push the IP4200, do you own stock in Canon or do you work for them? For everyone else, I use an IP6000D with aftermarket cartridges that I buy for less than $1usd each and its works and prints perfectly with no change in comparison to OEM inks. I also RE-ENABLED... not hacked the printer to put it back to manufacture standard to print on CDs. I didn't have to physically change the printer in any way to do so... the printer comes from the manufacturer CD printing capable, All I had to do was buy a CD tray from Ebay. Don't listen to anything measekite says for he/she/it is obviously a troll/mole/spammer/(add in your own words here). Stryker�
From: Aftermarketink on 16 Jun 2008 09:13
On Jun 14, 10:55 pm, measekite <inkysti...(a)oem.com> wrote: > Your solution is to buy a Canon IP4500. Not too much more than a set of Epson ink. The printer is far better and faster. And be sure to use Canon ink so you do not mess it up. This is not true. The R200 is an excellent printer. Canon stated that generic ink is as good as thier ink. Stick with Epson...more professional. > Robert11 wrote:Hello, Have a Epson R200 Haven't used for a while, and now it won't print anything, or even feed paper. Red light on the left is always on. Middle paperr feed button does nothing. Head does zoom back and forth a bunch of times, before "settling down". Wish to print only black text, and have selected Black Only from the Advanced Menu. The black ink cartridge is full, but the colored ones are empty. I have the feeling that it will not even print Black Only, although selected, if the colored cartridges are empty. Can this possibly be ? Any other thoughts ? Thanks, Bob |