Jack's Windex suggestion is producing some good results, but the printing is still unacceptable - I've waited far
too long to do a decent cleaning on this unit. William has supplied a creative, detailed procedure using
Isopropanol alcohol for cleaning the needles, which I will share if anyone wants it. ([log in to unmask])
I used to think I was inventive, but the suggestions you folks come up with are truly clever! Thanks for your
continued support.

Al Thompson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Brooks"
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Epson Printer - quality fading


> What I've done in the past with good success is to spray a little Windex on
> the spot where the print head parks. Dab up the excess with a paper towel
> and let sit for a while. They say up to 24 hours. I've waited about an hour
> with great success.
>
> Hope this helps
> Jack Brooks
>
>
> Good day all,
>
> I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 printer (circa. 1997) that, until recently,
> has printed very nicely. It still
> does - except for black. Whenever black is required, there are gaps,
> streaks, and faint areas. It's mostly
> noticeable when printing black-only text, but the quality of text or
> pictures seems to be directly related to the
> amount of black ink required.
>
> snipped for brevity

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