Before you replace the cartridges, try taking them out and soaking just
the jets on them for a few minutes in warm water. I've been able to use
cartridges that sat for some time that way.
Gregg
Dave Bulger wrote:
>
> Charlie,
>
> If the 600 is anything like the 750 (which I have), the heads are built in
> to the cartridges and are replaced each time you drop new ones in.
>
> Per the instructions that came with the printer, sitting idle for a few
> months will clog up the cartridges and they will need to be replaced.
>
> HTH --
>
> Dave
>
> On Monday, December 20, 1999 6:47 PM, Charles Loeven
> [SMTP:cpl49@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> > Does anyone know of a way to clear the printer heads on an
> > Epson stylus color 600 printer?
> >
> > At this point I am only getting partial black and no color on the test
> > pattern.
> > I have used the cleaning utility about 10 times.
> > The machine sat idle for a few months. Could it be the ink cartriges?
> > I had a similar problem and I got a replacement unit while under
> warrenty.
> > No possibility this time. Is there a cleaner that can be used?
> >
> > You may reply off list to save the others the extra mail if you wish.
> >
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