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| [title] Clean the printhead | |
| - | [* icon_caution] Alcohol should only be used as a last resort. This can damage the seals on the printhead if it is not fully dried and alcohol is left to sit. The best way to do this is to purge the head when you are done ***THREE times*** without alcohol. |
| - | [* icon_note] Maximum recommended water circulation times: ***With alcohol: ~10 minutes maximum***. ***Without alcohol: ~15 minutes maximum***. |
| - | [* icon_note] As the head clears and you change water, the water will get lighter as you clean the printhead. If this does not happen quickly, the printhead is heavily clogged. ***Tip: If you are having problems with a stubborn clog, a ultrasonic cleaner or small paintbrush may break these clogs down.*** |
| - | [* black] Pour some hot water into a bowl and let the printhead sit and cycle the water as it starts to get dark. Once you think the printhead is clean, pull the printhead from the water. Quickly wipe down the electrical contacts and printhead nozzles. |
| - | [* black] Let the printhead sit in the open for a few hours. This will allow the rest of the water on the printhead to dry, which may cause problems if reinstalled wet. Reinstall the printhead into the printer once it is dry. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Alcohol should only be used as a last resort. Alcohol can damage the printhead if you are not careful and left to sit for an extended period of time. To avoid this, purge the printhead with clean water ***THREE TIMES***. |
| + | [* icon_note] As the ink in the printhead is purged, the water will get lighter with every water change. If this takes a while, you have a heavily clogged printer. ***Tip: If your printer has a stubborn clog, an ultrasonic cleaner or small paintbrush can help with these clogs.*** |
| + | [* icon_reminder] ***Recommended circulation times:*** ***With alcohol:*** 5-10 minutes. ***Without alcohol:*** 15 minutes. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] Putting the printhead in front of a fan can dramatically reduce the drying time as this will speed up the process. |
| + | [* black] Pour some hot water into a bowl and let the printhead sit. Occasionally change the water, since the water gets dirty very quickly. Once the water is reasonably clear and the water is no longer dark black, the printhead is clean. |
| + | [* black] Remove the printhead and wipe down the electrical contacts and nozzles now. This will prevent most printhead contact problems that cause the printer to show ***Printhead problem***, since many of these problems are caused by residual water on the electrical contacts. |
| + | [* black] Let the printhead dry for a few hours to make sure there is no residual water (which can cause problems or damage the printer). Once the printhead is dry, reinstall it in the printer. |