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printer problem-blochie text

  • 21-01-2012 9:54pm
    #1
    superstoner90
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    Hello Im experiencing problem with the home printer. It seems that the text is blochie. I downloaded software there about september/october time. as i lost the software cd. Im just wondering has anyone any idea why this is happening? Il upload a pic of a page I have tried to print 2min ago.

    P.S.
    Its a EPSON STYLUS SX405

    so any ideas?

    cheers in advance.

    img003.jpg


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    You need to run the printers "Head Cleaning" process. This should solve the problem, it may take a few goes but give it a try

    Nick

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  • #3
    superstoner90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭superstoner90


    yoyo wrote: »
    You need to run the printers "Head Cleaning" process. This should solve the problem, it may take a few goes but give it a try

    Nick

    Im a total noob at this kinda thing! But is that on the printer itself or is it a program? thanks so far.

    edit: found the "head cleaning" thing! working as I type! :)


  • #4
    superstoner90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭superstoner90


    When it prints the "nozzle check patteren". It lookes a bit dodgie. then it asks "If sagments are missing from the pattern, clean the print head." How do I do this?


  • #5
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    superstoner90 wrote: »
    When it prints the "nozzle check patteren". It lookes a bit dodgie. then it asks "If sagments are missing from the pattern, clean the print head." How do I do this?

    Run the Nozzle check process, look for the option under maintenance

    Nick

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  • #6
    aidan_walsh
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    According to this after it prints the Nozzle Check there should be a Clean button beside Finish.


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  • #7
    superstoner90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭superstoner90


    aidan_walsh wrote: »
    According to this after it prints the Nozzle Check there should be a Clean button beside Finish.

    Theres "head cleaning" and "Done"


  • #8
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    superstoner90 wrote: »
    Theres "head cleaning" and "Done"

    Run "Head Cleaning"

    Nick

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  • #9
    superstoner90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭superstoner90


    yoyo wrote: »
    Run "Head Cleaning"

    Nick

    Yup done it a good few times, Its not made a great deal of difference.


  • #10
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Are you using compatable or original Epson ink? If the blotchyness is due to mis-alignment you can run the printers "head alignment utility"

    Nick

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  • #11
    superstoner90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭superstoner90


    yoyo wrote: »
    Are you using compatable or original Epson ink? If the blotchyness is due to mis-alignment you can run the printers "head alignment utility"

    Nick

    Ya using the right ink. Mis-alignment done that too. Maybe its time for an upgrade? Have this printer for about a year only. :(


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  • #12
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    superstoner90 wrote: »
    Ya using the right ink. Mis-alignment done that too. Maybe its time for an upgrade? Have this printer for about a year only. :(

    Bring ink back to shop as its not fit for purpose, if after 5 head cleans in a row, you still get that problem chances are either the ink or possibly printer are at fault. Actually those Durabrite Epsons are very prone to clogging, on originals and compatibles, its a design fault with them

    Nick

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