At 09:26 AM 23/06/03, you wrote:
>Very good explanation of the difference between piezo and
>thermal/bubblejet. However, despite the website describing thermal
>heads as temporary, part of the ink cartridge, and short-lived, I've
>used two Canon BJC 610 inkjet printers for quite a few prints without
>ever replacing the heads, sold one and the other finally did clog
>badly but it was so old by then that I bought another printer rather
>than put herculean effort or pay $12.95 for a new head. Then a Canon
>BJC 5000 that clogged badly enough to require replacement about every
>6 ink replacements. Now a Canon BJC 6000 that I've used quite a bit
>but has never (knock on wood, ow my head!) yet needed a new print head.
>
>With Stefan's experience and your's and others observations, I am
>going to see if I can pick up a working Epson inkjet since they are
>Piezo. Loads of Epson 600's in the thrift stores here lately, but they
>don't have a straight through paper path. Are there any Epson inkjets
>that have a rear feed slot and a straight paper path?
>
>Steve Greenfield
Steve no need to replace the heads when they clog. Just use household
white vinegar and lintless paper towels. The vinegar very quickly cuts through
old dry ink. You can usually get the head clean by "flossing" the head with
a section of paper towel rolled then soaked in vinegar. I've salvaged quite
a few
printers this way when they were dumped on my door.
Only bad thing is that your printer smells like a pickle or a day or so....
Dave