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Re: unfixable blockage in 1520 - first since 1997

2004-10-26 by Lynn

I hadn't realized that would be an option. What a neat idea.

I guess I'll have to contact epson to see how to get the service manual 
and service program you mention.

Thanks very much for the idea!  Nothing to lose at this point.
-Lynn


> Re: [Digital BW] Digest Number 2564

> Message: 12
>    Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 01:47:34 -0000
>    From: "gladtug86" <gemery4@...>
> Subject: Re: unfixable blockage in 1520 - first since 1997
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> My rather old Epson 860 presented similar "unfixable" problems. With
> the service manual and service program in hand, I removed the print
> head. Soaking overnight in mixture of alcohol and windex and then
> pressuring the mix thru the head with a syringe cleared the
> blockage.It's quite a procedure but very satisfying to know I can
> keep the printer working perfectly.
>

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