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 | Did Cleaning Epson C82 Kill My Printer? by amoore (3/7/05 4:51 PM) reply | + / - | My Epson C82 had been leaving narrow blank stripes across the page about every inch. After running several cleaning cycles to no avail, I decided the printheads might be clogged, so I ordered the "Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution Plus" kit. When it arrived, I followed the instructions precisely, being careful not to force the liquid through the printheads. I then ran the recommended three cleaning cycles, and then printed a nozzle check page. Absolutely NOTHING printed--all I get is a blank page. Have I killed my printer?
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| Re: Did Cleaning Epson C82 Kill My Printer? by Denny Conway (3/7/05 5:40 PM) reply | + / - | amoore: Unfortunatly, there is a common problem on the "C82" model, when it prints out blank pages. You might want to check out the "Dura Brite Blank Output Information Page", at http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/duraink.html . It seems like most of the problems are not actually related to clogging, or even a bad or empty ink cartridge, but is usually more of a Hardware/Parts Failure, but no way for me to really know. The most common failure seems to happen most of the time, just by simply repacing the ink cartridges, or simply happens during normal use of the printer. The most common problem found on some of the newer "C" & "CX" printers, is the tubing on the cap assembly becomes disconnected. The cap assembly can't clean the print head if the tube is detached. That information page may be of some help on your printers possible problem, if that tube has actually come off. I know this information does not really give you that much to go on, but I felt you should know about other peoples reports, just in case it happens to apply in your case...There is an "EPSON C82 Disassembly Instructions Page", that is available to view at http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/c821.html , that may be of some help to you in at least removing the Top Cover Assembly [Page #27 lists HOUSING REMOVAL]. There is also a free download of an "Epson Stylus Color C82 Service Manual", from fixyourownprinter.com, at http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/reference/manuals/public/epson . That manual may be of some help in troubleshooting your printers possible problem...Good Luck! Denny Conway
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| Re: Did Cleaning Epson C82 Kill My Printer? by amoore (3/8/05 10:07 AM) reply | + / - | I checked the tube (which can be done without removing the top cover merely by turning the printer off when the cartridge assembly is away from its home position) and both ends of the tube are firmly in place, so I guess that's not it.
By the way, the HTML version of the C82 service manual at the link you provided has some significant rendering problems, both under Firefox and IE. Unfortunately PDF wasn't available.
Thank you for your suggestions.
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| Re: Did Cleaning Epson C82 Kill My Printer? by Denny Conway (3/8/05 11:19 AM) reply | + / - | amoore: As that common problem did not apply to your "C82", its still always possible that one of those small hoses may possibly be clogged. A clogged hose will stop the Pumping Mechanism from working. No pumping, causes a loss of vacuum, which results in no ink flow from the ink cartridges. It's also possible that you may even have a different hardware/parts problem, such as a failing Printhead Assembly or Main Board Assembly. Normally, the next most common problem is actual clogging of the Printhead Nozzles. Especially if you were actually using Non-Epson Ink Cartridges in your printer. You might want to try using the "Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution", available through fixyourownprinter.com, at http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/kits/epson. However, that solution will usually only help, if there is an actual clogged printhead assembly. When that link opens, click-on "Epson Stylus Head Cleaning Solution" thats listed for your particular printer. The Epson solution sells for around .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. It was basically designed by Epson Company for use on their older models of ink jet printers, but people have been using it on the newer models, with success reported. IF YOU DECIDE TO, TRY THE "EPSON STYLUS HEAD CLEANING SOLUTION", JUST REMEMBER: 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. If you remove the "Top Cover Assembly", then you can leave the printhead assembly parked in its normal home position, at the far right side. Then any ink & fluids that are purged during the cleaning, will normally travel thru the cleaning station hoses, to the waste ink pads. If you have the "Print Cartridge Holder Assembly", positioned away from the home position, then you will need to slide strips of paper towels or coffee filters under that assembly, to soak up any expelled ink and fluids, or it can get all over. 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 dissolve, 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 to . There is a REVIEW of the "Printhead Cleaning Solution", as well as general "Printhead Cleaning Instructions", that is available to view at http://www.inkjetprinterhelp.us/EKR.html...I'm sorry that the free download of a Service Manual did not work for you. In that case, you may need to go on-line and buy an actual service manual to use as reference in disassembly, troubleshooting and servicing. I have not checked on any particular makes or models, but here are some sources that you can check with for a possible service manual: You will have to check the following web-sites for availability [some may be able to order or locate Service manuals for you] and pricing: I have not checked on any particular makes or models, but here are some sources that you can check with for a possible service manual: You will have to check the following web-sites for availability [some may be able to order or locate Service manuals for you] and pricing: http://www.2manuals.com , http://www.manuals4you.com , http://www.sm.copyprofi.net/index.htm , http://www.servicemanuals.net/(qxdgvu55gnxp1r55phmu5d45)/default.aspx , http://www.docteurtech.com/CAN-Import/can-import.html , http://www.workshopmanuals.co.uk , or http://www.user-service-manuals.com/epson-service-manuals.htm...Again, Good Luck! Denny Conway
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