R200 - cleaning clogs and compatible ink

measekite wrote:
Have you tried the deep cleaning cycle a couple of times? What have you
done to fix the problem?

chris wrote:

measekite wrote:

Whay kind of ink is in there now? Evber used 3rd pty ink?

chris wrote:

My Epson R200 clogs up after not being used for weeks. How can I
unclog the printhead? I think this is the last inkjet. No more. I am
interrested in advice on good quality compatible ink, just so to use
up my paper supply. Thanks.




the original set of ink.


Yea, used up half the ink but still having some clogs.

This is not true of the very oldest models of Epsons, which do a final
parking and capping when shut down, but you are correct for models made
for the last number of years.

However, the printer does generate a small amount of heat when left on,
which may slightly increase the risk of the inks drying. It isn't all
that meaningful, however.

Art

Harvey wrote:



The warning about 'always switching off' are a misinterpretation
of the advice that you should always firstly turn off the printer by its
on/off switch - allowing the printer to shut down properly and park the
heads before removing power. No real difference between shutting down your
PC, or any other printer for that matter.


The printer will park the heads (and cap them) about 30 seconds after
printing has finished. Once the heads are parked it makes no difference if
you leave the printer switched on for the rest of its life - the ink won't
dry out any faster than it the printer was switched off.

Usually, it caused by a failing Printhead assembly or Mainboard
Assembly.

It is also possible the build-up of dried ink, and that can cause a
colored line to appear.
Try this one first:
http://www.inkrepublic.com/members/nozzle
or
http://www.inkjet-cartridges.co.uk/e...ch_support.htm