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Ink Clogging Epson 820 vs HP 7760
The Canon IP4000 is great. I use OEM ink exclusively and have not had a
clogging problem. Most of the time but not all the majority of reported clogging problems have been from users who are or have used aftermarket inks in their printers. The HP does have an advantage if you are printing very infrequently since you get a new printhead each time you get new ink but it is more expensive to run. Canon is in the process of releasing the IP4200. They claim they have improved the ink and use a 1pl drop size but it is slower and has fewer nozzles in its head. Ken Hall wrote: I have an Epson 820. It has constant ink clogging problems. God knows how much ink we waste cleaning the nozzles. I had an HP before the Epson and it never had ink problems. There's a good deal on the HP7760 right now and it gets reasonably good ratings. How's the clogging problem with it -- anybody know? Ken |
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If you want to try to fix the clogging problem look up Arthur Entlich's
recent posts and email him. He has an Epson printhead cleaning manual that may help you. It goes beyond the cleaning cycles that are in the printer driver. I saved an Epson Stylus Color 900 printer with his instructions. Very simple stuff and using common household materials. If a clog isn't fully cleaned it is easy to get clogged again and again. If the HP you mentioned has cartridges with their own print heads clogging is less of an issue because you get a new printhead each time you change the cartridge. You do pay dearly for that benefit, however. "Ken Hall" wrote in message ... I have an Epson 820. It has constant ink clogging problems. God knows how much ink we waste cleaning the nozzles. I had an HP before the Epson and it never had ink problems. There's a good deal on the HP7760 right now and it gets reasonably good ratings. How's the clogging problem with it -- anybody know? Ken |
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Hi Ken,
If you have not done so, you may wish to request me Epson Cleaning Manual, which may help to resolve your clogging issues with your 820. Email me using the address used in the subject header and request a copy if you wish. The 820 has more clogging problems than most Epson printers due to manufacturing tolerances being off, and the head not parking properly/. Giving the head a mild push to the right after it parks sometimes helps, as does leaving the paper thickness adjustment at minimum after printing . Art Art Ken Hall wrote: I have an Epson 820. It has constant ink clogging problems. God knows how much ink we waste cleaning the nozzles. I had an HP before the Epson and it never had ink problems. There's a good deal on the HP7760 right now and it gets reasonably good ratings. How's the clogging problem with it -- anybody know? Ken |
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