Epson printers are known to clog due to how think the OEM ink is. Dye ink printers aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. Unless you run a page through the printer 1-2 times a week (more in humid climates), it's only a matter of time with Epson printers. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
While Epson printers seem to be more prone to clogging then other brands, they are relatively easy to unclog when it happens. The built in utility usually makes the problem worse, so it's better to use a cleaning solution. While I have a formula for homebrew cleaner, I don't recommend that the average person goes that route since premade cleaner is so easy to find and homebew cleaner can damage the printer (I can get the formula if you want to try, though). In most cases, you can find it in a printer shop or on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay]. Some shops may even offer the cleaning as a service. All you really need to know is that you need to follow the instructions provided with the kit if you buy the cleaner and fix it yourself.
If cleaning it does not help, then you may have air trapped in the printhead or the printhead has failed.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually at this point). Removing the cartridge in this state damages the chip in such a way it's permanent and the cartridge needs to be replaced. While it's difficult (mostly due to Epson litigation), the chips can be replaced. However the carts need to be refilled to 100% or it will reset to the level of ink left in the cartridge and may lockout the ability to reset it if it's less then ~25% full.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the use of litigation to protect their ink sales, the use of wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), self bricking chips (with reset lockout) and the reduction in waste ink pad capacity, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pads.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the use of litigation to protect 1st party ink sales, wetness sensors and self bricking chips (with a reset lockout), (introduced with the 88/69/68) and the reduction in waste ink pad capacity, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pads.
Epson printers are known to clog due to how think the OEM ink is. Dye ink printers aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. Unless you run a page through the printer 1-2 times a week (more in humid climates), it's only a matter of time with Epson printers. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
While Epson printers seem to be more prone to clogging then other brands, they are relatively easy to unclog when it happens. The built in utility usually makes the problem worse, so it's better to use a cleaning solution. While I have a formula for homebrew cleaner, I don't recommend that the average person goes that route since premade cleaner is so easy to find and homebew cleaner can damage the printer (I can get the formula if you want to try, though). In most cases, you can find it in a printer shop or on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay]. Some shops may even offer the cleaning as a service. All you really need to know is that you need to follow the instructions provided with the kit if you buy the cleaner and fix it yourself.
If cleaning it does not help, then you may have air trapped in the printhead or the printhead has failed.
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I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip and cause the printer to reject them. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them.The chips can be replaced, but it's difficult and they're hard to find because Epson is litigation happy against 3rd party ink/chip manufacturers. They will also reset to what the ink previously had and if you were at 25% or less prior, you won't be able to reset the replacement chips you installed.
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I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually at this point). Removing the cartridge in this state damages the chip in such a way it's permanent and the cartridge needs to be replaced. While it's difficult (mostly due to Epson litigation), the chips can be replaced. However the carts need to be refilled to 100% or it will reset to the level of ink left in the cartridge and may lockout the ability to reset it if it's less then ~25% full.
I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the use of litigation to protect their ink sales, the use of wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), self bricking chips (with reset lockout) and the reduction in waste ink pad capacity, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pads.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
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Epson printers are known to clog due to how think the OEM ink is. Dye ink printers aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. Unless you run a page through the printer 1-2 times a week (more in humid climates), it's only a matter of time with Epson printers. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
While Epson printers seem to be more prone to clogging then other brands, they are relatively easy to unclog when it happens. The built in utility usually makes the problem worse, so it's better to use a cleaning solution. While I have a formula for homebrew cleaner, I don't recommend that the average person goes that route since premade cleaner is so easy to find and homebew cleaner can damage the printer (I can get the formula if you want to try, though). In most cases, you can find it in a printer shop or on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay]. Some shops may even offer the cleaning as a service. All you really need to know is that you need to follow the instructions provided with the kit if you buy the cleaner and fix it yourself.
If cleaning it does not help, then you may have air trapped in the printhead or the printhead has failed.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip and cause the printer to reject them. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's difficult and they're hard to find because Epson is litigation happy against 3rd party ink/chip manufacturers. They will also reset to what the ink previously had and if you were at 25% or less prior, you won't be able to reset the replacement chips you installed.
I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the use of litigation to protect their ink sales, the use of wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), self bricking chips (with reset lockout) and the reduction in waste ink pad capacity, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pads.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
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The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebrew cleaner and premade options,but most people should use something premade to avoid printer damage. With that being said, I can get the formula I recommend if you want it. The cleaner is usually readily available on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay], but some printer shops also sell it and may even clean the printer as a service. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
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While Epson printers seem to be more prone to clogging then other brands, they are relatively easy to unclog when it happens. The built in utility usually makes the problem worse, so it's better to use a cleaning solution. While I have a formula for homebrew cleaner, I don't recommend that the average person goes that route since premade cleaner is so easy to find and homebew cleaner can damage the printer (I can get the formula if you want to try, though). In most cases, you can find it in a printer shop or on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay]. Some shops may even offer the cleaning as a service. All you really need to know is that you need to follow the instructions provided with the kit if you buy the cleaner and fix it yourself.
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I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually already at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips. The other issue is Epson is litigation happy, so 3rd party ink and chips are hard to come by.
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If cleaning it does not help, then you may have air trapped in the printhead or the printhead has failed.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly (they will happily sue 3rd party ink vendors at will), the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), self bricking chips with reset lockout and the waste ink pad reduction, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pad reduction.
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I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip and cause the printer to reject them. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's difficult and they're hard to find because Epson is litigation happy against 3rd party ink/chip manufacturers. They will also reset to what the ink previously had and if you were at 25% or less prior, you won't be able to reset the replacement chips you installed.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the use of litigation to protect their ink sales, the use of wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), self bricking chips (with reset lockout) and the reduction in waste ink pad capacity, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pads.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebrew cleaner and premade options, but most people should use something premade to avoid printer damage. With that being said, I can get the formula I recommend if you want it. The cleaner is usually readily available on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay], but some printer shops also sell it and may even clean the printer as a service. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually already at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips. The other issue is Epson is litigation happy, so 3rd party ink and chips are hard to come by.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly (they will happily sue 3rd party ink vendors at will), the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), the self bricking chips and reduction in their waste ink pads I don't recommend Epson printers. They went too far with the waste ink pads for me.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly (they will happily sue 3rd party ink vendors at will), the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), self bricking chips with reset lockout and the waste ink pad reduction, Epson is not a brand I would recommend to anyone at this point. I personally drew the line at the waste ink pad reduction.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
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The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
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The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebrew cleaner and premade options, but most people should use something premade to avoid printer damage. With that being said, I can get the formula I recommend if you want it. The cleaner is usually readily available on sites like [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XEpson+printhead+cleaner.TRS0&_nkw=Epson+printhead+cleaner&_sacat=0|eBay], but some printer shops also sell it and may even clean the printer as a service. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually already at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips. The other issue is Epson is litigation happy, so 3rd party ink and chips are hard to come by.
I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly (they will happily sue 3rd party ink vendors at will), the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), the self bricking chips and reduction in their waste ink pads I don't recommend Epson printers. They went too far with the waste ink pads for me.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually already at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips. The other issue is Epson is litigation happy, so 3rd party ink and chips are hard to come by.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly, the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), the self bricking chips and reduction in their waste ink pads I don't recommend Epson printers. They went too far with the waste ink pads for me.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly (they will happily sue 3rd party ink vendors at will), the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), the self bricking chips and reduction in their waste ink pads I don't recommend Epson printers. They went too far with the waste ink pads for me.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually already at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips. The other issue is Epson is litigation happy, so 3rd party ink and chips are hard to come by.
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I'm not exactly fond of Epson (as you can probably tell). Between the borderline excessive litigation to maintain their ink monopoly, the wetness sensors (introduced with the 88/69/68), the self bricking chips and reduction in their waste ink pads I don't recommend Epson printers. They went too far with the waste ink pads for me.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
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I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode. Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If this happens you should buy a new set of cartridges. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips.
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I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode (if it's low, it's usually already at this point). Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If you end up removing it and damaging the carts, you will need to replace them. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips. The other issue is Epson is litigation happy, so 3rd party ink and chips are hard to come by.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
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The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner.
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The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner. If you continue having issues, it's an air or printhead problem.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode. Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If this happens you should buy a new set of cartridges. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips.
Epson printers are infamous for clogging because of how thick the ink they use is. It's less of an issue on dye models since those aren't as bad, but the pigment models are horrible in regards to this. The Stylus Photo 1400 uses Claria ink, which is dye based.
The thing I usually recommend Epson owners try on these printers is unclogging them. Normally I recommend a homebew cleaner and premade options, but I think the average user should stick to premade cleaner to avoid damaging the printer (I can get the formula I recommend if you want it). You can usually find this relatively easily on eBay, but some printer shops also sell it and some may even do the cleaning for you. Follow the instructions on the bottle for the cleaner you purchased, since the instructions usually vary from cleaner to cleaner.
I also need to warn you about this now since you have a wetness sensor Epson :(. If the cartridges are at ~25%, the chips permanently lock into read only mode. Removing a cartridge in this condition WILL damage the chip. If this happens you should buy a new set of cartridges. The chips can be replaced, but it's a waste since the levels will even out and you will reset from 100% (new) to the levels of the previously damaged chips.