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| [title] Clean the printhead | |
| - | [* 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_caution] Alcohol should only be used as a last resort since it can damage the printhead. If alcohol is used, purge the printhead with clean water ***THREE TIMES***. |
| + | [* icon_note] As the ink clears up, the ink should get progressively lighter. This will take multiple cycles on heavily clogged printers. ***Tip: If your printer has a stubborn clog, an ultrasonic cleaner or small paintbrush can help with these clogs.*** |
| + | [* icon_note] Put the printhead in front of a fan to speed up the drying time. |
| [* 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. |
| + | [* black] Pour hot water into a bowl and let the printhead sit. As the water gets dirty, change it out. Once the water is reasonably clear, the printhead is clean. |
| + | [* black] Remove the printhead and dry the nozzles and electrical contacts by hand. This will help mitigate the ***Printhead problem*** error. |
| + | [* black] While the printhead is likely ready to use, allow the printhead to dry before installation. Let it sit outside of the printhead for 2-3 hours before installation. |