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 | Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Don Dove (7/27/04 5:08 PM) reply | + / - | My C80 will now print with yellow ink. I've replaced the yellow cartridge three times and tried the standard head cleaning procedure several times...NO Luck.
Can anyone suggest what could be wrong and is it something I can fix?
Thanks,
Don
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Denny Conway (7/27/04 5:42 PM) reply | + / - | Don: It's possible that you may even have an actual HARDWARE/PARTS PROBLEM, but normally the most common problem is clogging of the Printhead Nozzles. You might want to try using the Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution, available through the Home Page on "fixyourownprinter.com", at http://fixyourownprinter.com/ . When it opens, click-on Epson, under PRINTER REPAIR KITS. Then click-on "Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution" and that page should then open correctly. The Epson Solution sells for around $10.00 plus shipping. It includes a syringe and some Epson Printhead Cleaning Solution, which is designed to dissolve most clogs, especially if you were using Epson inks. This is the same chemical used by Epson in their service department. You can try it if you want to and see if you can get the printhead nozzles to open up again, but that will only help if they are actually clogged. The Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution, sold by "fixyourownprinter.com", states that it is not designed for the C80 Epson Printers, but the fluid and syringe can still be used in the same way. The main difference is the instructions for the Cap Assembly [felt pad]. The C80 series uses a different style cap assembly that does not use a felt pad. So you have to ignore that portion of the instructions, because it does not apply to your C80 Epson Printer. The Epson fluids, that comes in the kit, is still the best thing to try, especially if you have a possible clog, but you try it at your own risk on the newer Epson Printers. I have read of many people using the kit on their newer printers and there have been no reported problems that I am aware of. You can try the kit if you want to and see if it helps to get the printhead nozzles to open up again...If you want to see what's involved in print head cleaning, Wes has supplied a link that might help: http://www.epsonhelp.web1000.com/printhead.html and he also suggests trying the SSC Service Utility from here: http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/epsonSSC.html . Unfortunatly, that SSC Utility does not work on all printers and on all Operating Systems, so you will have to actually check for yourself. If you want to see additional information on your C70/C80, that might be of help, then click on this link http://epsonhelp.freehttp.com/c80.html ...Good Luck! Denny Conway...P.S. Check for an e-mail from me, with some additional information with that cleaning kit, in case you decide to use it.
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Don Dove (7/28/04 2:40 PM) reply | + / - | Thanks Denny,
I tried using the hot water and syringe, but no luck. I'll order the cleaning solution.
In the event that doesn't work, how difficult is it to remove the head assembly?
Thanks
Don
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Denny Conway (7/28/04 5:50 PM) reply | + / - | Don: You would need a Service Manual to use for disassembly and servicing, but I do not recommend removing the Printhead Assembly for cleaning. They are easily damaged and its also easy to get the Factory Settings thrown off. I have not checked, but you can normally find Service Manuals and or Service Adjustment Programs/Resets for most Epson Printers, from 2manuals.com, at http://www.2manuals.com/index.php?cPath=2_18 (most Service Manuals can usually be downloaded for around $10 /- ). A second source would be from http://www.sm.copyprofi.net/index.htm [check prices of available Service Manuals]...If the hot water you tried, was able to actually flow thru the yellow printhead nozzles, then that would indicate that there was not a clog. If there is no clog, then that Epson Printhead Cleaning Solution, probably won't help. Also, if you tried to force that hot water thru the yellow printhead assembly, then its possible that you may have already damaged that printhead assembly. The nozzles inside the printhead assembly can be easily damaged by using to much force on the plunger of the syringe. Damage can even occur when you are using the Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution method, if you actually try to force the fluid thru the nozzle. To much force/pressure can damage the little tubes inside the Nozzle Assembly and then it will never work again. One individual printhead nozzle is so tiny, that it will not accept a human hair. You can see why they can get clogged so easily, or even why the nozzles can be so easily damaged. The correct method is to use the syringe to add the fluid into the nozzle and then leave the fluids set inside the nozzle for a day or two, to try and dissolve a possible bad clog. Sometimes you might have to use the fluids several times to be able to dissolve the clog in the printhead nozzles. Sometimes the clog will never disolve, or it actually damages the nozzles. The longer the clog has been in, the worse it is to remove. Again, if the cleaning fluids don't help, then its generally time to invest in a new printer. In some more expensive printers, you may want to get an estimate to replace the printhead assembly, but as a general rule, its not really economical to do in the smaller Epson Ink Jet style printers. You can generally buy a new small printer cheaper than you can have your old one repaired for. EXAMPLE: The printhead assembly in the "C80" Printer sells for around $120 to $130...Denny Conway Conway
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Don Dove (7/29/04 6:30 AM) reply | + / - | Thanks much Denny....I guess it's time for a new printer. You've been a great help.
Don
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Denny Conway (7/29/04 9:36 AM) reply | + / - | Don: You're welcome and I'm sorry that I could not really help you with your printer problem...Denny Conway
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Peter Colven (8/11/04 7:50 AM) reply | + / - | Denny - thanks for the timely advice you gave to Don.
I have just stumbled across your site having suffered similar problems with my C80 - looks like it is time for a new printer too.
Thanks again.
Peter
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| Re: Epson C80 yellow ink problem by Denny Conway (8/11/04 9:06 AM) reply | + / - | Peter: You're welcome, but I'm sorry that the previously posted information, has led you to determine that its probably time to replace your printer...Denny Conway
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