Troubleshooting Ink-Jet Printers and Plotters
‘Five simple steps to prevent an ink-jet meltdown.
Repairing an ink-jet printer can be a messy job. Ink usually squirts everywhere. The ink can not only stain clothing, but damage connectors on the printhead and carriage assemblies. Before you attempt to troubleshoot your printer, get out latex gloves, a black shirt, and newspaper. I recommend keeping a syringe handy to clean clogged tubing with alcohol.
Check the ink cartridge and print head. Some printers have a separate print head that gets clogged.
The print head might get clogged if you turn off your printer using the surge protector power switch. ‘
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