How To Clean Blocked Or Clogged Print Heads On An Epson EcoTank Printer The Easy Way

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
  • A guide to cleaning a blocked or Clogged Epson EcoTank Printer.

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  • @glowingbunny5865
    @glowingbunny5865 Год назад +3

    Bingo!!! Because my red nozzle had only just started acting up (out of ink) I adapted your instructions with a piece of folded kitchen roll and it worked like a dream and once more I now have a fully functioning printer. You're printer service legends/gods. Thank you...xo

  • @glowingbunny5865
    @glowingbunny5865 Год назад +1

    Fantastic clear and easy instructions. I'm such a fan of my Epson 2500 printer and the quality/sheer number of photos' I can print. I'm going to attempt to fix my blocked red nozzle now and report back...!

  • @panamdragonboat
    @panamdragonboat 3 года назад +6

    That worked! Thx. BTW, I used kitchen towel but I backed it with some clear packing tape to make it stiffer then easier to push through and so no ink would leak through. Also, I had no syringe but I had an eye dropper so I ran a 3/32" drill bit through the end to open up the hole and that clipped onto the nozzle nicely. I did two flushes with the eye dropper. Prints like new now.

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад

      That’s brilliant. What did you drill exactly?

    • @panamdragonboat
      @panamdragonboat 3 года назад +5

      @@Theinkrefillexperts The tip of the plastic eye dropper. I just twisted a 3/32" drill bit through the tip with my fingers.

  • @benx104
    @benx104 2 года назад +7

    Why does no one seem to know anything about ET Eco tank series, ink tank not filling, but seem to know about everything else that I come across, over and over again?

  • @flova1084
    @flova1084 2 года назад +3

    HEllo "guys in the same boat", there is also the power cleaning, switch off, push ? + on buttons till it switches on, then let it wok 10min, done. It uses a lot of ink but saves a lot of time! anyway thanks for this accurate video!

  • @toriankirland383
    @toriankirland383 Год назад

    Very clear and quick setup through the HP printer App. It even gives animated pictures of Exactly w

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Год назад +1

    Many thanks ! Super clear . Nice accent too ! 👍🏻

  • @NFTeve
    @NFTeve 3 года назад +5

    I have an ecotank ET 7750. its 3 years old but rarely used. It's full of ink but so clogged and stuck. can I empty the ink before cleaning?

  • @New777World
    @New777World 3 года назад +6

    what are you using for the liquid to flush the clogged head? seems to be like nobody talks about this enough other than refer a product company for purchase!

  • @liveloveessentialoils4587
    @liveloveessentialoils4587 26 дней назад

    What type of cleaner did you use?

  • @eigget
    @eigget Год назад

    Hello your tutorial was very interesting and i hope i can fix my problem with my printer. please can you advise which cleaning fluid to use, to purchase in the UK.

  • @sztomi90
    @sztomi90 2 года назад +1

    Huge thanks man! It worked like a charm!

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  2 года назад

      You are very welcome, which one do you have ?

    • @sztomi90
      @sztomi90 2 года назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts Ecotank L4160

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  2 года назад

      Brilliant !

    • @moneysssssss
      @moneysssssss Год назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts that long tube you have attached to the syringe i dont have that. can i substitute with something else?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      Sorry but you have to have the tube.

  • @alistairgunn-henderson9372
    @alistairgunn-henderson9372 2 года назад +1

    Hi nice simple video im going to be using my epson 2650 for tattoo stencils so will be changing the black for tattoo stencil ink. will this process work to clean out the lines and black tank so i can print with the new ink?

  • @magentarose6659
    @magentarose6659 2 года назад +1

    I have an Epson ET"710 and can't see a way of opening it up? Am going to phone Epson.... Thanks for your video. I'll be back if there's a way in.

  • @RaquelQuinogui
    @RaquelQuinogui 11 месяцев назад

    Hi! I wonder if you could help me. I have an Epson ET-M1120 (monochromatic) which I use to print tattoo stencils (many tattoo artists are doing the same wíth these printers). So basically when I set it up for the first time I fill the tank with stencil ink for printers instead of the regular black ink. I didn’t print anything for a 1 month and half and now it’s printing with missing lines. I have done everything, head cleaning, power clean, everything that comes in the manual. Now I’m panicking cause I really need it to work 😭 Anyways I am wondering if I can do this manual cleaning to this specific printer? And (sorry for my ignorance) but should I do it with the ink still in the tank? Wouldn’t it be better to take out with a syringe and fill it again with the ink after cleaning? Won’t the liquid mess up the ink? I would be really grateful for any feedback. Thanks anyways for your videos. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @DeliaRoseReiki
    @DeliaRoseReiki Год назад +1

    what is the cleaning fluid? where do you get it? where did you get the syringe & the soft extended tube???

  • @interiorbadges5964
    @interiorbadges5964 Год назад +1

    I have questions for this video . Normally iside still have ink and in combination with cleaner this will be 50/50 ink/isopropyl alcohol .If the cartridge can be removed like normal printer this will be better .

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      The method in the video is best, it’s very simple.

    • @interiorbadges5964
      @interiorbadges5964 Год назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts Yes easy way for not too much blocked printer .

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      No, it will work with any blockage. The fluid will displace the blockage.

    • @mygames5625
      @mygames5625 Год назад +1

      @@Theinkrefillexperts I can’t get anything to flush through seems totally blocked it did at first but now the syringe has pressure and nothing comes out on the paper , it’s the black .

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад +1

      I would follow the video and leave it overnight. Let me know how this goes please.

  • @keekeewilliams8322
    @keekeewilliams8322 2 года назад +1

    Hello and help. Will this method work with the epson ecotank printers such as the 16600 i don't have cartridges but tanks on my printer

  • @Deyanirarodriguez-m2n
    @Deyanirarodriguez-m2n Год назад +1

    When i try to flush my red. Ink or liquid comes out through the yellow. Do you know why it does that?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      There could be damage to the line, it may not be blocked at all.

  • @theconquistador8862
    @theconquistador8862 4 года назад +2

    Nice videos are you still selling ink for printers? I'm also looking online for buying syringes

  • @Munequita.R
    @Munequita.R 3 года назад +1

    I have an Epson ET 2550. It is used, it has a little of regular ink but I want to know if there is a way to flush out all that ink to convert it into sublimation printer and add sublimation Ink. Hope you can help. Thanks.

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад +1

      I would advise you to suck out any remaining normal ink with a syringe and needle and then print until it runs out , then add a little sublimation ink and again print. This is most likely the only way.

  • @heathermizell5410
    @heathermizell5410 Год назад +1

    Even if there ink in the cartridge it’s okay?

  • @curiosidadesextrano
    @curiosidadesextrano 3 года назад +3

    I have an eco tank that I haven't used very much and now when I did the nozzle check and everything it was barely printing so I tried to print out something and nothing's coming out. The page is coming out blank. So would I have to do that to each line? And do you have a video to see could it be clogged coming from the actual tank that holds the color because it says that my tanks are almost all full. Help! Thanks very much.

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад +1

      You would have to do every line that is not showing colour.

    • @curiosidadesextrano
      @curiosidadesextrano 3 года назад +1

      @@Theinkrefillexperts thanks very much!

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад +1

      You are very welcome, if I can help anymore just ask.

    • @curiosidadesextrano
      @curiosidadesextrano 3 года назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts thank you so so much! I definitely will and I'll let you know how it goes I have to build the courage to do it now lol.

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад

      No problem 😀

  • @pjwarez
    @pjwarez 3 года назад +1

    If this doesn't work, can we order new print heads from Epson somehow?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад

      You would have to contact Epson to find out that for certain but I don’t believe that’s possible , well not unless it’s done professionally.

  • @katyh3269
    @katyh3269 Год назад +1

    would this be the same for the 2720?

  • @624lfields
    @624lfields Год назад +1

    I have a ET16600 I have done all the things.....the cyan still has blank spots now what?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      It could be a damaged print head then and not blocked as the fluid works very simply and will dissolve any blockage.

  • @sanchez1189
    @sanchez1189 2 года назад +1

    Would this same method work for the eco tank 15000? Also should I try to flush the actual line that comes out of the attachment? Thank you!

  • @parttimedrummer2064
    @parttimedrummer2064 7 месяцев назад

    Where do you get a syringe like that?

  • @rilen011
    @rilen011 3 года назад +1

    I tried doing this with my eco tank and the nozzle check comes out almost blank :( Any advice? I'm going to call Epson tomorrow about it but I'm quite nervous

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад

      Try running a few head cleans

    • @flamecrow
      @flamecrow 3 года назад +1

      Same here, my printer is now completely printing blank pages (not even smudges). I've done over 20 head cleanings and printing over 50 pages and it is still blank.

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  3 года назад

      Try sucking upwards with the syringe. It could be air that’s blocking it or your ink could be low !

  • @camillecain4168
    @camillecain4168 3 года назад +1

    he’s literally a printer doctor

  • @ernesttan8090
    @ernesttan8090 2 года назад

    Thank you!

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  2 года назад

      You are very welcome. Did it work?

    • @moneysssssss
      @moneysssssss Год назад +2

      @@Theinkrefillexperts where do you get that syringe size but MORE IMPORTANTLY where do you get the tube to put on the syringe?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      www.118ink.com/shop/epson-printer-head-cleaning-kits/epson-printer-head-cleaning-kit/
      We ship worldwide.

  • @colleenbyers5089
    @colleenbyers5089 2 года назад

    I did this but now it won’t print the color at all! What do I do now?

  • @kittiegoff8889
    @kittiegoff8889 2 года назад

    I did this with every line cause my pages where coming out blank. the only color it worked on was the black.When I ran the cleaner through the other lines nothing came out. what can I do next ?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  2 года назад

      Run a few head cleans please. There’s possible air in the lines.

    • @sheepsfoot2
      @sheepsfoot2 Год назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts well that's the same as letting the ink wells run empty > Epsom warns to never do !
      Do yo even know what your doing or saying ?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      I don’t understand your message.

  • @patriciamariemitchel
    @patriciamariemitchel Год назад

    When I print all black it keeps printing out a pattern over and over instead.

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      What do you mean a pattern?

    • @patriciamariemitchel
      @patriciamariemitchel Год назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts, horizontal lines, different sizes the same pattern all the way across the page and all the way down... like it's seeing a pattern instead of a solid black rectangle. 🤯

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      The printer is most likely damaged and not blocked.

    • @patriciamariemitchel
      @patriciamariemitchel Год назад

      @@Theinkrefillexperts, how would it have gotten damaged?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  Год назад

      Probably just from use, have you tried contacting Epson?

  • @bentleybloodworth4282
    @bentleybloodworth4282 4 года назад +3

    It is always the black on many models and blobs black ink as well. Epson has a problem with their design or black ink chemistry is wrong. My ET-7750 it will do it every few pictures then get some that are fine then blob of black again on a print or so. Nozzle checks are good and do a nozzle clean many times a month. I will do a nozzle check and it is good do a clean then a nozzle check again then there is missing black spots makes no sense because it should be good not bad after a clean. I am on my third ET-7750 from Epson the third has a spring that was stuck to the packing tape under the scanner lid so I can't use it because the spring was for something. I have let Epson know this and it is 5 days and nothing from them. So for Epson they have poor customer relations and a poor product. I say do not buy the ecotank models for sure because many models have black ink issues.

  • @Hayahwassa-t9j
    @Hayahwassa-t9j 10 месяцев назад

    wouldnt the cleaning fluid mess up the ink?

  • @bobby4363
    @bobby4363 7 месяцев назад

    ..and this is the easy way?

    • @Theinkrefillexperts
      @Theinkrefillexperts  7 месяцев назад

      Yes, any other way would mean totally dismantling the printer or replacing the print heads.