Jeff,
I had the same problem with 2 Epson 600 printers (bought at same time).  I finally took the one to a Epson authorized repair center.  They said the problem is the print head.  It needed replaced (hadn't been used very much).  Cost would be at least $120.  I wouldn't spend it, so dropped it off at the nearest dumpster.  Then, a year later the other printer went too (same problem, diagnosis).  It seems you can't let them sit very long without use.  As far as trying to clean it, I don't know.  Before taking it in for repair I looked at taking it apart to look at the printhead, but it was too complicated.  I use HP printers now, and never have a problem.  I know this doesn't help you much, but if the problem with yours is the print head, it's going to cost a bunch.

Byron Wolter

-----Original Message-----
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Subject:        Re: [PCBUILD] Epson Printer Problems

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff House <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 12:59 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Epson Printer Problems


> Hello ,
>     I have a Epson Color Stylus 600 a couple days ago. It needed new
> cartridges so I bought them. After going through all the diagnostics Epson
> provides ( clean , align etc.. ) it still won't print. Does anyone know
much
> about this model ? I pulled out each cartridge and cleaned the nozzle off
> that goes into the cartridge itself but still nothing. The printer is
> working great besides printing. Can anyone help??? I know this printer has
> worked before I hooked it up for the person a couple years ago.
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Troubleshooting Tip #0013
Not printing with new ink cartridge
http://support.epson.com/webadvice/wa0013.html

This should solve the problem. Good luck

Alan Thompson
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