Epson R200 Problems ?

On Jun 15, 12:31*pm, measekite <inkysti...@oem.com> wrote:
> NotMe wrote:
> > "Arthur Entlich" <e-printerh...@mvps.org> wrote in message
> >news:v775k.31772$gc5.28789@pd7urf2no...
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> > | Epson printers are designed to not print if any of the cartridges are
> > | showing as empty. *The reason is to protect the heads from drying out
> > | and clogging with dried ink.
> > |
> > | Your only way around it, is to get a chip resetter, and reset the chips
> > | on the empty cartridges. *You can then consider refilling the cartridges
> > | with ink or just refill them with a cleaning fluid and use the black ink
> > | only.
> > |
> > | Art
>
> > Morning Art,
>
> > A bit tangentially related.
>
> > We use R200s in all our studios and had ZERO problems using after market
> > ink.
>
> > I'd like to set up a protocol to clean the heads,
>
> > First what cleaning solution should I use?
>
> > Second should I leave well enough alone?
>
> Is this a joke or something? *I have a Canon IP4000 and use only Canon
> ink and never have had to worry about cleaning heads to cleaning
> solution. *It certainly sounds like you have a problem using after
> market ink now or you would not need cleaning solution.

I also have a Canon IP4000...I have never used Canon ink in it. Never
had a problem. Easiest printer to refill. If your looking for print
quality buy an Epson.

Arthur Entlich wrote:
> If your printers are working well for you (whether you use OEM or 3rd
> party inks) you probably have a good printing schedule and perhaps a
> humid environment for them. Also, the r200 uses dye colorant inks and
> these clog less commonly than the Durabrite pigment inks.
>
> In your case, you probably don't require cleaning flushes for your
> printers,
I use Canon ink and do not and have never had any problem in years. And
I do not print everyday either.
> as the cleaning process using some of the ink seems to working well.
>
> I usually suggest a mixture of ammoniated window cleaner and some
> isopropyl alcohol mixed together as a good cleaning agent for these
> printers. You probably don't need to make up cleaning cartridges, but
> an occasional underhead cleaning might improve the color output,
> especially if you see any banding.
>
> For instructions, email me at the address shown below, and indicate
> the printers involved again.
>
> Art
>
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> NotMe wrote:
>> "Arthur Entlich" <e-printerhelp@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:v775k.31772$gc5.28789@pd7urf2no...
>>
>> | Epson printers are designed to not print if any of the cartridges are
>> | showing as empty. The reason is to protect the heads from drying out
>> | and clogging with dried ink.
>> |
>> | Your only way around it, is to get a chip resetter, and reset the
>> chips
>> | on the empty cartridges. You can then consider refilling the
>> cartridges
>> | with ink or just refill them with a cleaning fluid and use the
>> black ink
>> | only.
>> |
>> | Art
>>
>> Morning Art,
>>
>> A bit tangentially related.
>>
>> We use R200s in all our studios and had ZERO problems using after
>> market ink.
>>
>> I'd like to set up a protocol to clean the heads,
>>
>> First what cleaning solution should I use?
>>
>> Second should I leave well enough alone?
>>
>>
>>

Stryker wrote:
>
>
> "measekite" <inkystinky@oem.com> wrote in message
>>> |
>> Is this a joke or something? I have a Canon IP4000 and use only
>> Canon ink and never have had to worry about cleaning heads to
>> cleaning solution. It certainly sounds like you have a problem using
>> after market ink now or you would not need cleaning solution.
>>>
>>>
>>>
> What the hell does a Canon have to do with an Epson? Its like
> comparing apples to oranges.
Nope. They are both printers. Maybe comparing a fuji apple with a mac
but certainly not apples and oranges. That would be like comparing an
inkjet with an offset press.
> No one asked to know about a Canon, they asked about an Epson. And no
> one wants your opinion measekite!
Maybe you don;t but many intelligent readers do.
> You are here to only tout about OEM...OEM... you are like a ****
> broken record....
You are here to only tout about fly by nites...fly by nites... you are
like a **** broken record....
> either fix the scratch or turn your **** machine off! Many people here
> like myself have used aftermarket/3rd party cartridges and NEVER had a
> problem.....
Just read all of the posts. The vast majority who post problems are not
using OEM ink.
> I have used both Epson and Canon with aftermarket ink and I haven't
> experienced any problems with the good ink (from reputable sellers).
You never know what they sell you because they will not tell you. They
also will not tell you when they change suppliers.
> I have prints I made on my Epson over 3 years ago using aftermarket
> ink and there in no fading to my prints. So you need to reevaluate
> your so called expertise in these matters. You can't give out so
> called expert help when you yourself don't even use aftermarket ink,
All one has to do is read about the issues here and else where and also
read reviews from reputable sites.
> nor do you own some of the other printers that people talk about. And
> why are you always trying to push the IP4200,
I never have mentioned the IP4200 so it is quite apparent that you do
not know what you are talking about.
> do you own stock in Canon or do you work for them? For everyone else,
> I use an IP6000D
is slower than the Canon IP4500 and only provides marginally better
results on very few types of photos and very few circumstances so it is
not a good choice plus it costs more to operate. Based on what you say
I do not think you make very good choices so I think the readers should
be forewarned about following your advice.
> with aftermarket cartridges that I buy for less than $1usd
Sounds like the junk of the junk
> each and its works and prints perfectly with no change in comparison
> to OEM inks. I also RE-ENABLED... not hacked the printer to put it
> back to manufacture standard to print on CDs. I didn't have to
> physically change the printer in any way to do so... the printer comes
> from the manufacturer CD printing capable, All I had to do was buy a
> CD tray from Ebay. Don't listen to anything measekite says for
> he/she/it is obviously a troll/mole/spammer/(add in your own words here).
Don't listen to anything Stryker® says for he/she/it is obviously a
troll/mole/spammer/(add in your own words here).

>
> Stryker®