> -----Original Message-----
> Date:    Thu, 6 Apr 2006 02:44:17 EDT
> From:    Dennis Dittmar <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: photo-capable printer/scanner recommendations
>
> In a message dated 4/5/06 10:47:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
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> > My Epson CX-5200 and CX-5400 both developed clogged ink
> > jets, out of warranty.  Attempts to clean jets on the CX-5200 have
> > not been successful, so far.
>
> I know Rhinotek sells cleaner cartridges, have you
> tried something like that or just the 'cleaner'
> utility in the Epson software?
>
> Dennis Dittmar
> Maspeth NY
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I have an old Epson 480SXU that I still use. At one point in time the
printer nozzles became clogged and the printer would not work. I read an
article somewhere online (I can't remember where I saw it) that detailed
cleaning instructions for the nozzles. It involved some rubbing alcohol,
q-tips and the plastic straw-type nozzle from a sprayer can (I used one off
of an old can of compressed air) to use as a dropper. After about 1 hour of
dripping and dabbing I was able to resurrect the printer. The 'straw' was
used to apply small amounts of alcohol into the printer head to loosen up
the old dried out ink. I used the q-tips to clean up any ink mess inside of
the printer, especially where the printer head is parked. To get to it, you
may have to unplug the printer at a time when the head moves to a spot where
you can access all of the areas you want to clean. Personally, I like to get
as much use out of a product as I can, even though printers can be had for a
small sum nowadays.

Chris Ryan
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