Epson scan stylus photo printer

[versatile75]

I have a stylus DX4000 printer and am having problems with
the black print, have gone through head clean process
a few times and changed the cartridge, when I scan and
colour print its ok but no good on black scan print
Any ideas please!!

 

[charles5001]

Hi, the printer head is likely blocked. if i recall, epson printers dont have renewable print heads (i.e. they're not in the cartridges), they're separate, fixed in the printer. you can try injecting industrial alcohol into the black port where the cartridge attaches, and putting a paper towel under the ink head. try looking at youtube for instuctions - they are there

unfortunately, you're probably due for a trip to the tip which is a real waste i'm sure you'll agree, but they're just not economic to repair.

sorry!

 

[versatile75]

I tend to agree with you re: scrap it! if I could have
done a quick fix, ok but have had silly quotes for cleaning
the head, and have had good use from it, but now not sure
if I should stay with a epson to replace it
Many thanks for your input. versatile75

 

[charles5001]

I had an epson a long time ago. cost £300. lasted 6 months.

After that I moved onto HP, which (then) had print heads in the cartridges.

My latest HP doesn't however, but its still just about working 5 years on.

My only suggestion would be to get a printer for which there is an established and mature supply of non-OEM cartridges or refill solutions. Always go for pigmented inks which are of higher quality.

Cheers

 

[versatile75]

Hi As it happens I have thought about a HP as a replacement
for the epson I had a HP scanner printer that I bought as used
it gave me good service and the inks were cheaper! when
it finaly failed to work ,I replaced it with the epson as it
was on offer, Thanks for your comment Re: the cartridges.
versatile75