Epson ET 2800 Printhead Cleaning - Not Printing FIXED - EASY DIY

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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    0:00 - 2:58 Introduction / Important Info
    2:59 - 6:13 Cleaning Preparation
    6:14 - 11:33 Printhead Cleaning
    11:34 - 12:30 Fitting It All Back Together
    12:31 - 12:50 Power & Ink
    12:51 - 13:38 Power Cleaning & Nozzle Report
    13:39 - 14:12 Conclusion
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  • @vJ4purzu
    @vJ4purzu 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! Your video is the best & easy to follow. I have another Epson in storage that I think I'll bring back in because I bet I can get it working after watching this video. Keep up the good work.

  • @redlover5088
    @redlover5088 5 місяців тому +10

    To EASILY unlatch that "lid holder upper thingee": 1. lift your control panel up completely. 2. lower or completely remove the black plastic panel directly under the lifted control panel. 3. open the printer lid the least amount that allows you to get your fingers on that latch. 4. lower the lid and latch straight down as far as possible while continuing to hold onto the latch. 5. Push the lowest portion of the latch you are touching, straight back towards the back of the printer. This allows the small protruding "knobs" on the bottom sides of the latch, to clear the plastic housing that holds it in. (I forgot to look to see if there is a "knob" on each side at the bottom of the latch or just on the left side, but this works either way). 6. After you push the latch to the rear and it clears that housing, continue to hold it back as you lift the printer lid. The latch is spring hinged, so you must hold it back to keep it from going back into place and re-latching inside the housing.
    To replace, just hold the latch behind the housing, bring the lid down as far as possible and push the bottom of the latch forward toward the front of the printer. Lift up slightly on the lid.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @bookerthomen3803
      @bookerthomen3803 14 днів тому

      Oh wow, I should've read this before I began. How many times do we have to do this cleaning process? Is this a yearly thing with these epson printers? I didn't know I was buying such a high maintenance printer. The liquid cleaner was also very hard to squeeze through the tube for all the colors. I even pushed too hard at one point and exploded all the liquid all over inside, so hopefully it didn't ruin anything.

  • @MrRenoman2011
    @MrRenoman2011 7 місяців тому +11

    This is the best video seen on this issue thanks so very much.

  • @BeckyCrabb-ek8ud
    @BeckyCrabb-ek8ud Місяць тому

    Thank you SO very much! I usually rely on my husband to fix stuff but I was able to do this myself! Your video was so informative and easy to follow.

  • @hasbro35
    @hasbro35 4 місяці тому +6

    The clog issue happens way more often with printers than it should. Would love it if the printer companies actually added a cleaning solution tank and clean the heads for you instead of wasting a bunch of ink; but, we know that would impact re-sales. Anyway, it is much more of an issue with EcoTanks because you aren't swapping cartridges. This is very helpful and I will be printing pages more often to avoid the clogs, but use this when I forget. NOTE: My only issue with your steps is having people run a power clean at the end. Instead, I would do a nozzle check because a power clean will fill up the maintenance box with ink and eventually that would have to be replaced. Running some ink purge sheets (Pages or images that just have the 4 ink colors in stripes or a full sheet of color) through multiple times would be better to clear out any excess air and then get the ink flowing through the heads instead of wasting a bunch of ink with a power clean.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому +1

      It is true that our cleaning uses more ink however, it is the quickest way to get back to printing normally again. As ink is able to fill the system much quicker actually when you do a nozzle check or a nozzle cleaning it's the same process just in a smaller dose so if you have to do multiple nozzle cleanings, you may end up with the same amount of ink being used. Rather than using the power cleaning twice at the most, and having instant results.

    • @jackkraken3888
      @jackkraken3888 3 місяці тому

      Excellent point that print flush is probably something to avoid as much as possible so we don't end up soaking the maintenance box and needing to replace it sooner rather than later.! Once the maintenance box with is often little more than a little container with a sponge inside gets full you have to replace it otherwise the printer will refuse to work and even with the bypass that is sometimes available it could theoretically cause the the excess ink to spill inside the printer!

  • @junkman007
    @junkman007 3 місяці тому +1

    This is an amazing video! Thank you for the detailed instructions :)

  • @912582
    @912582 4 місяці тому +4

    Brilliant, very well explained, perfect thank you!

  • @patriciaking6126
    @patriciaking6126 4 місяці тому +17

    Everything is cleaned. Now when you say that if the scanner cable gets disconnected, its so easy to fix it, it's not worth you putting a video out. Well guess what? Some of us need that video!

    • @wdguffey
      @wdguffey 3 місяці тому +3

      Where do the scanner cables reconnect? Did you do a video on these cables

    • @michaelruszkowski1207
      @michaelruszkowski1207 25 днів тому

      It's Very simple to insert the cables. Why you pulled your's out ? Just look. They slide right in minimum resistance inserting. If you're not successful just take a second look. Simple Ribbon Cable in use since the 60's. Good Luck! Reply to me if you wish, I've been cleaning printers for 40 plus years. Take a chance you'll be fine........ Mike R

    • @B24CoPilotNiece
      @B24CoPilotNiece 13 днів тому +1

      My cables came apart also during the cleaning process and they are in such a tight space, I’m unable to get them re-connected even using a pair of fine jewelry pliers. Ugh! ;(

  • @ShannonHunsinger
    @ShannonHunsinger Місяць тому

    Thank you so much! I followed your video and my printer now works so much better! It wasn’t printing yellow or cyan but it is now!! Thank you so much for your very informative video!!!!

  • @user-vt6ve6mp1r
    @user-vt6ve6mp1r 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, very helpful and detailed.

  • @ised8m
    @ised8m 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you this fixed the problem!

  • @gamingwarlord5489
    @gamingwarlord5489 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your video. I have the same problem with the same model of printer.

  • @heatherkundzicz4638
    @heatherkundzicz4638 9 місяців тому +11

    The cyan was not printing, so bought your kit and followed directions exactly, including the part where the cables came unplugged, haha! What a b**ch to get those plugged back in, but in the end, all four colors are printing now. Thank you. But the top was too easily unhinged, causing those flimsy ribbon cables to come unplugged. My advice is to not let the top be raised more than about 45 degrees.

  • @BestPrinters
    @BestPrinters  9 місяців тому +5

    ATTENTION, Please make sure to have your ink tanks full before attempting this cleaning. Also allow 24 hours to dry before powering back on.
    BUY The Cleaning Kit Here: geni.us/wArXsZT

    • @ordie2011
      @ordie2011 9 місяців тому +3

      You should said that at the beginning of the video. :/

    • @lashaundamccullough3253
      @lashaundamccullough3253 5 місяців тому

      Yeah that would’ve been nice.

  • @RetroResinCA
    @RetroResinCA Місяць тому

    nice video! on my 2850 the top part actually opens up all the way with out having to take any plastics off

  • @carinathegriffin
    @carinathegriffin Рік тому +9

    I tried this on my Epson ET - 2800 which wasn't printing magenta or cyan. Now it is barely printing yellow and black is right out. Went to Settings, ran the nozzle scrub program (1/9 under settings). It started to improve after 2-3 rounds. Magenta worked, if not black. Went to a 110 weight piece of paper that would press a little more against the nozzles and it is up to 75% working.

    • @mariposarayna1418
      @mariposarayna1418 9 місяців тому +1

      nozzle scrub program? I'm in settings, and i don't have that option on the printer.

  • @Zawjawear
    @Zawjawear 10 місяців тому +5

    Do I have to remove all the old ink inside the tank wells or just clean the heads

  • @serenafitzroy7862
    @serenafitzroy7862 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much. This helped

  • @trishaolson6597
    @trishaolson6597 Місяць тому

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This worked!!!!!

  • @MariellaDelgado
    @MariellaDelgado 10 днів тому

    Thank you, I fixed my printer!! :D

  • @jcscarpino8344
    @jcscarpino8344 9 місяців тому +1

    My test prints are good, the purge print is perfect. But when I print a picture I get white lines . I'm at a loss...can you help

  • @SamShlivko
    @SamShlivko Рік тому +1

    Could you please link me to a tutorial on how to get my ET-M3170 to print. I can't seem to find anything on-point online. It is currently printing blank pages.

  • @MrRabidtroll
    @MrRabidtroll 8 місяців тому +6

    I'm thinking that placing a plastic sheet under the paper towel would keep the fluid from spreading.

  • @MsTish424
    @MsTish424 9 місяців тому +4

    Yeah I’m gonna need a close up vid of how to open the lid of the et-2800. Please & Thank you 😂😂

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  9 місяців тому

      Oh no

    • @MsTish424
      @MsTish424 9 місяців тому

      ⁠​⁠@@BestPrintersis that a ‘“oh no” I’m gonna have to help you bc I feel bad for you 😮?’ 😢

    • @MsTish424
      @MsTish424 9 місяців тому

      @@BestPrinters Nvr mind, I got it. I went over to TikTok! 🤭

    • @elizabeth4053
      @elizabeth4053 4 місяці тому

      @@MsTish424I don’t use TikTok. Can you upload a short on your channel please?

  • @Steven_Rowe
    @Steven_Rowe 7 місяців тому +2

    I have an et2710. It prints magenta, I test print revealed no yellow printing, head clean didn't fix it so have bought a cleaning kit.
    One question.
    The headcis parked on the right hand side of the printer and appears to be locked in position, how do you get the head to the mid position?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  6 місяців тому +1

      Print a print quality test and unplug the printer while it is printing.

  • @cidpusa700
    @cidpusa700 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome impressive superb

  • @TheRoddrickblow
    @TheRoddrickblow 11 місяців тому +2

    I can't get my 2800 to do a power cleaning. I press the buttons simultaneously but it never goes to that screen.

  • @B24CoPilotNiece
    @B24CoPilotNiece 13 днів тому +1

    I used your video here to know how to clean and unclog my epson et-4800. I cleaned out tubes, dampers, and print nozzles. I was able to get all colors working again *except* for the black. Anyone have any idea what to do further? Essentially if I can’t get all 4 colors working it’s useless for my sublimation projects. Thank you again for helping me try!

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  11 днів тому +1

      do another cleaning on the black nozzle, try warming up the solution

  • @monicagarcia-pg2ex
    @monicagarcia-pg2ex 6 днів тому

    Hi, last time I tried to do that. I broke my other printer so I have to get a new one, but it’s still giving me the same issue for some reason the cayman blue is the only one that gets messed up even in my other one is any other way that you can clean up without going through all this I bought my printer two months ago and it’s already gave me the same issue as my old one, and the other one only had it for five months

  • @bookerthomen3803
    @bookerthomen3803 14 днів тому

    Thanks!

  • @hotcheetobabe8722
    @hotcheetobabe8722 6 місяців тому +4

    why do i need to be a rocket scientist to use my printer

  • @eciripsujiro6191
    @eciripsujiro6191 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey great video!
    I actually got a printer cleaning solution for my EPSON L3110. Got a question. Do I really need to heat up this solution to use it? Can I not just use it as is? And for heating, will microwaving to warm up for like 10 seconds or so work or will microwaving might affect the molecules of the solution?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому

      Hi, if you feel that the unarmed solution is not breaking the blockage, you may need to warm it up. I highly advise you do not microwave the solution instead warm up a pan with hot water and slowly warm up the solution that way warming fluid up in the microwave is not safe.

  • @amys6168
    @amys6168 10 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the video, but unfortunately my printer still won’t print black. What should I do next. Thank you for advice

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  8 днів тому

      Do another cleaning at this time warm-up the solution

  • @CariCorene
    @CariCorene 16 днів тому

    Is there advice on how to reconnect the fragile white scanner cords after they have detached? My printer is now unable to function, because the scanner (which I don't use at all) is now disconnected.

  • @bookerthomen3803
    @bookerthomen3803 14 днів тому

    This video helped me so much! Fantastic video. You explained everything really well and I was able to follow along with you. I am not technical and this helped me a lot! The only thing I wasn't able to do was get my printer top to come out so I could prop it up, but my hands were small enough to go in and do it anyways without unhinging it. How do I send you some money? Thanks again! Definitely subscribing to your channel!

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  11 днів тому

      Glad it helped! You can send a super thanks donation. It is the heart icon with the dollar sign in the middle, I appreciate it!

  • @paraphoenix1898
    @paraphoenix1898 10 днів тому +1

    This was a really good video! It helped me out a lot! Idk if you still look at comments but I think I made a mistake and didn't unlock the print head before opening everything up. I ended up just pushing the block out of the way, but now I can't get it back in place. Will this damage the printer if I turn it back on without locking it place? Is there a way to get it back in?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  9 днів тому +1

      All you can do is attempt to power on and see if it goes back in place there's really no other way.

    • @paraphoenix1898
      @paraphoenix1898 9 днів тому

      @@BestPrinters it seems to have gone back in place and is functioning normally! Thank you!

  • @Kurosakiphoenix
    @Kurosakiphoenix 3 місяці тому +2

    We used the printhead cleaning solution, and it worked really well. It was printing black again, which was our issue. However, a day later it slower started to fade until it wasn't working again. We used the solution again, following the instructions listed in this video. Now, we are getting no black. Any thoughts on what could be happening here? We have done nozzle head checks, cleanings, etc. over and over again.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому

      So once you see that the cleaning has worked with the kit one time for the most part, you really don't need to use it again. Well you can do now is do deep cleanings, and once you start to print normally and a regular basis, you can pull away from doing those, but you'll have to do several deep cleanings and maybe even another power cleaning in this process.

  • @kaimyahall7015
    @kaimyahall7015 15 днів тому +1

    My printer has been down for a week, I could really use your help . Please and Thank you. How do you reset waste ink counter?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  8 днів тому

      turn off the printer for 24 hours and then power back on

  • @wilderpierrelus9403
    @wilderpierrelus9403 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you 🇭🇹🇺🇸

  • @bobr511
    @bobr511 10 місяців тому +2

    On my 2750, Black and Magenta work. When I pulled out all 4 of the cartridges as you showed, it looks like Yellow and Cyan do not have ink in the cart. Is this typical or is there another issue that needs to be addressed?

  • @robinheater9554
    @robinheater9554 11 місяців тому +2

    I have the Epson 2800. But we used the hippo ink. Do I need to stay with the same brand or would it hurt to go back to the ink that’s made for Epson printer.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому

      I would stay with the same brand.

  • @MaryAnnSmith-eg9up
    @MaryAnnSmith-eg9up 4 місяці тому +2

    My printer is only printing black ink. Got the top off and was ready to follow your steps to clean the print head and when I took the cartridges out I noticed that they were all empty- except the black. My tanks are currently about 80% full. Could my issue be the clog is in the lines? Will this print head cleaning work?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому

      With your specific scenario, it seems like the lines may be clogged. That is the lines that go to the printhead so in this case, what you want to do is run a power cleaning, and that should push the ink through those lines into the printhead. so this cleaning may and may not help try doing the power cleaning first and if it solves the problem and you noticed that there's ink back in those cartridges then you're good if the problem persist you may wanna continue on with this cleaning.

  • @DarwinDede
    @DarwinDede 8 днів тому

    could I use IPA to clean the head, sir?

  • @studivan
    @studivan 10 місяців тому +4

    The problem with inkjet printers has never really been the ink, it’s always been the print heads, they never really get clean and a print head cost almost as much as the printer if you get it from Epson.

  • @Y0uRnAmEe
    @Y0uRnAmEe 6 місяців тому +3

    I accidentally disconnected the measuring tape, after reconnecting it, the printer gave me the paper jam error.
    Any advice?
    Thanks

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  6 місяців тому

      Try reconnecting it, also make sure you didnt loosen any cables.

  • @MTaropatchkeikis
    @MTaropatchkeikis 2 місяці тому +2

    Is the fix just for this printer or all epson eco tank printers? I need help with my epson eco tank 16600 not printing black solidly.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  2 місяці тому

      Hi there, the Epson EcoTank 16,600 will have the same process of repair as the Epson 15,000 here is that video ua-cam.com/video/PnnhYeSYRgU/v-deo.htmlsi=k_tXbDjFhcvuQERO

  • @ritawilson7017
    @ritawilson7017 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi ok I did the printhead cleaning solution and was trying to put more ink in my printer but the ink is not going into the part where the ink goes, what can I do to fix that. And do you have a video on that. Thank for your help

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  2 місяці тому

      Hi Rita, I most likely do have a video of how to install the ink on the Epson Eco tank 2800. If you click on my channel icon and go to my channel page, then click on videos there should be a search bar where you're able to search up videos. It may be that you just need to do a upward and downward motion while installing the ink bottle and that would free up the ink so that it's able to flow into the ink tanks. If you require any additional help, please create a new comment so that I am notified.

  • @dandee28
    @dandee28 4 місяці тому +2

    is this the best way to flush out all the old ink as well and put different ink inside?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  4 місяці тому

      This is a partial flush, a total flush would have to start from the ink tanks.

  • @tyler_grxxn_3211
    @tyler_grxxn_3211 23 дні тому

    What if I have dried ink in the cartridges? How do I flush those?

  • @christinaphillips1739
    @christinaphillips1739 Місяць тому

    I tried all of this and now I have an E-02 error. I see a very thin white ribbon toward left rear area that appears to have pulled loose but I cannot see where it came out of. Anyone know? I cant proceed. The error wont let me even after powering down and unplugging.

  • @wendyward-wf3gc
    @wendyward-wf3gc 10 місяців тому +1

    What if it spilled ink onto bottom tray under the print head.that white strip looks multi colored. Will it still be ok?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  9 місяців тому

      After it dries it will be ok.

  • @jmeza157
    @jmeza157 6 місяців тому +3

    Hi! I have the 2850 that keeps leaving black ink behind causing smudges, any idea how to get rid of this?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  6 місяців тому

      This cleaning may help, also cleaning the ink waste pad will help.

    • @elizabeth4053
      @elizabeth4053 4 місяці тому +1

      @@BestPrinterswhere’s the ink pad thingy and how do I find it and clean it. Pretty please 🙏🏻 🍒🍰🧁

  • @B24CoPilotNiece
    @B24CoPilotNiece 13 днів тому +1

    What is the purpose of waiting the 12 hours after doing the power cleaning procedure, and what does this actually accomplish?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  12 днів тому +1

      I would say to actually wait 24 hours. The purpose and waiting this period of time is to ensure that any cleaner that may have gotten on or around the electrical components within the printhead have totally dried before you power back on you back on prematurely, you can cause a short circuit and fry the printer.

  • @derekcheung1388
    @derekcheung1388 3 місяці тому +2

    Any other tips? I flushed the Cyan 3x already using 2 different solution. Still white lines for Cyan...

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому

      Aside from the cleaning kit, you will also need to use the power cleaning function on your printer. That is what is going to bring back the ink into your printhead.

  • @annjerome8556
    @annjerome8556 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video! However I must have pulled up to hard because the top came off completely. and the smaller white ribbon came unattached, so I have no clue where to reattach it. I get a -02 error scan code. If possible a close up shot of the ribbons would help me to put it back thank you.

    • @annjerome8556
      @annjerome8556 4 місяці тому +1

      I found a video that showed where to plug the ribbons back in. Thank goodness it is working great again.

    • @TranquilLois
      @TranquilLois 4 місяці тому

      @@annjerome8556 WHERE?!? I have been looking for HOURS! Please help me out!!

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому

      Great I'm glad that you found a solution. This comment will help others that may have the same problem. If you can share the video in an additional comment @TranquilLois is asking for it.

  • @user-js5sw5ly3r
    @user-js5sw5ly3r 4 місяці тому +2

    My Epson EcoTank 2800 notes a jammed error and I've tried everything there is no jam. The screen will not allow me to move beyond the error jam message to do anything with it. Can you offer any suggestions

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому +1

      These types of codes are usually not fixable unless you want to get a technician involved. In that case it might be a little expensive and not worth it at the end of the day. It may be time to buy a new printer.

    • @vickieroskom5175
      @vickieroskom5175 2 місяці тому

      My brand new one is doing that.

  • @catrenabritton109
    @catrenabritton109 11 місяців тому +3

    You said use warm water if the solution won't go through. What causes the solution not to go through at room temperature?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  9 місяців тому +1

      A dried ink clog will need warmed up solution to break the clog.

    • @heatherkundzicz4638
      @heatherkundzicz4638 9 місяців тому

      Warm cleaning solution, not water

  • @derekruddock6996
    @derekruddock6996 19 днів тому +1

    Is there a trick to actually seeing the ink levels in the fron 4 windows. Ive never been able to see ink levels thru them??

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  18 днів тому

      I've heard of this issue issue. I'm really not sure of a solution.

  • @h.m.2434
    @h.m.2434 Місяць тому +1

    This printer has a head cleaning option feature (under the maintenance menu) that takes about 3 minutes to run. Does that really do anything?

  • @michellegarcia2852
    @michellegarcia2852 Рік тому +2

    Would this work on an epson 2400? I’ve searched through your videos and don’t seem to find one for a 2400. Also how would you recommend fixing those cables that you said could get disconnected? Mine disconnected and I don’t want to touch it anymore without knowing how to properly fix it. Id really appreciate your help. Thank you.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes it will work with an et 2400, also there is a way to reconnect the cables. "Get an assistant to hold the top hinged-and-ready to close at about a 45 degree angle. Then get a bright little flashlight to look in from the back corner under the top, and find the connecters for the cables on the board, and wiggle them back in. It was not easy, but it can be done. If you have "fat fingers", you may want to enlist someone with smaller hands."
      @heatherkundzicz4638

    • @elizabeth4053
      @elizabeth4053 4 місяці тому

      @@BestPrintersa video please? You are now convincing me to switch from my expensive HP to the Eco tank from Epson. But I like to have my ducks in a row on cleaning and maintaining. Will order the cleaning kit. Thank you for your hard work and teaching us to be self reliant 💪🏻 and save 💰

  • @merrybobosky4842
    @merrybobosky4842 4 місяці тому +2

    so how do we reconnect the scanner cables back up mine came out and have no idea were they connect back

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  4 місяці тому

      Google scanner cable port, image. for the ET 2800

    • @merrybobosky4842
      @merrybobosky4842 4 місяці тому

      yes sir i found them they were right under were cables came out thank you . @@BestPrinters

  • @PS-on7jm
    @PS-on7jm Місяць тому +1

    I have Ecotank 2710 and it had some problems with printing colours. I bought the kit on Amazon and I did the procedure. The printer does not print any colours at all anymore, except for black. Any advice?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  Місяць тому

      that is normal. You will need to run a power cleaning after using the cleaning kit.

  • @sherithayates8779
    @sherithayates8779 2 місяці тому +2

    I cannot get ink to go into the printer. Is there a good way to clean or unclog the area where I actually fill the ink?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  2 місяці тому

      The power cleaning function should help you get ink back into the system

  • @honestchris7472
    @honestchris7472 2 місяці тому +1

    I did this and the print test came out perfect, I then tried to print a picture and the printer is now dead and will not turn on at all.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  2 місяці тому

      Did you wait 24 hours before trying to print?

  • @luigifabi
    @luigifabi 29 днів тому

    ciao qual è la TESTINA DI RCAMBIO per la ET2810?. che sigla ha ?
    Si trova su Amazon?
    grazie

  • @RJaime869
    @RJaime869 9 місяців тому +1

    Those cables disconnected on me towards the end. Where do they connect to? I can’t find that

    • @heatherkundzicz4638
      @heatherkundzicz4638 9 місяців тому

      Get an assistant to hold the top hinged-and-ready to close at about a 45 degree angle. Then get a bright little flashlight to look in from the back corner under the top, and find the connecters for the cables on the board, and wiggle them back in. It was not easy, but it can be done. If you have "fat fingers", you may want to enlist someone with smaller hands.

  • @arlenehuerta6231
    @arlenehuerta6231 3 місяці тому +2

    How do you empty ink and refill the ink do you have another video to show this process?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому +1

      There is no need to empty the old in the only place that the old thing needs to be flushed from is the printhead. Which is why we're doing the cleaning. Simply add new ink and it will mix with the pre-existing ink and when you go to do a power cleaning, that mixture of ink is going to be pushed back into the system, and you should be printing normally again.

    • @arlenehuerta6231
      @arlenehuerta6231 3 місяці тому

      Great thank you so much for responding!!! And that makes total sense cause that’s what I was thinking but I didn’t want to assume or break my printer because Epson doesn’t make it easy at all for you to empty the reservoir. And then you break it and boom gotta go buy a new one. Your video is great I just hope it all works for me! Printers are not my best friend!

  • @deeznuttz7980
    @deeznuttz7980 11 місяців тому +2

    can that fix when getting white and black lines when printing a photo

  • @amandahugginkiss61
    @amandahugginkiss61 8 місяців тому +3

    Can I hit it with some compressed air to speed up that dry time?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  8 місяців тому +1

      That might spread the fluid to other components, just be careful.

    • @amandahugginkiss61
      @amandahugginkiss61 8 місяців тому

      @@BestPrinters lol I waited it out and got it back online with no ill effects. Thanks for your video and subsequent advice! You make me look computer savvy with my kids but I’m just trying to save a buck. Couldn’t pay for that admiration so, thanks. Also couldn’t pay a tech to fix my printer so thanks for that too. You the real MVP!

  • @elguerrero9140
    @elguerrero9140 5 місяців тому +2

    As soon as I started the “power cleaning” a minute after it hit me with “ink pad service” error 😩 it won’t let me print now😫

  • @mrstory6224
    @mrstory6224 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm looking to buy a cheap all in one tank style printer. I want one that has print heads that are serviceable. By that I removable, cleanable, replaceable and available for purchase. What printer checks these boxes?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  8 місяців тому

      Most older printhead models had this option for the printhead. No the only printers on the market that have this are the Canon Maxify Tank Printers. I will link a video to one I just reviewed, ua-cam.com/video/J1bed-sCbBI/v-deo.html

  • @hing983
    @hing983 6 місяців тому +2

    hi my espon 2880 ecotank all the cartridge is empty tank how to prime the ink

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому

      The power cleaning will prime the ink, make sure all colors are full.

  • @aagg3311
    @aagg3311 10 місяців тому +2

    Hello. I just did that to my Epson ET 2800 on Saturday. I just turned it on and is saying "scanner error" and is not letting me do the power cleaning. I promise you I put everything back very carefully. What can I do. Please help me. Thank you

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  10 місяців тому

      Reset the printer

    • @aagg3311
      @aagg3311 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for replying

  • @robinheater9554
    @robinheater9554 10 місяців тому +2

    I still have lines. I have heard back. From you. Can you please tell me what else to do

  • @feliciarogers5250
    @feliciarogers5250 9 місяців тому +2

    Please HELP!!! I can't fill the tank on the black. Will doing this clean fix that or do i have a completely different problem?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  9 місяців тому

      That is an entirely different problem.

    • @feliciarogers5250
      @feliciarogers5250 9 місяців тому

      @@BestPrinters do you know how to fix it?

    • @spongebobuniverse
      @spongebobuniverse 6 місяців тому

      There is another video with an Asian man fixing the problem you have. Search epson 2800 not printing.

  • @Angieram45
    @Angieram45 24 дні тому

    my printer will not print nothing can not make the head where the ink is in help please i can not unlock it

  • @djsymons61
    @djsymons61 5 місяців тому +2

    So my ET 2800 keeps reading paper jam, in rear of printer. There are no paper jams at all. When I first turn the printer on a piece of paper loads and comes out the front with no problem. When I request a print it says there is a jam

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому

      It may be time for a new printer, there is no diy fix for that code.

    • @djsymons61
      @djsymons61 5 місяців тому

      Great!!! It’s two weeks old!!!

  • @AliciaLopez-zx2sw
    @AliciaLopez-zx2sw 5 місяців тому +2

    How do I plug the ribbon cables back in? 😫 I got excited I was able to open up the top part of the printer and they ripped right out 😭

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому

      You can simply attempt a reconnect, the connecting sources are there. Just be very patient when reconnecting.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому

      "Get an assistant to hold the top hinged-and-ready to close at about a 45 degree angle. Then get a bright little flashlight to look in from the back corner under the top, and find the connecters for the cables on the board, and wiggle them back in. It was not easy, but it can be done. If you have "fat fingers", you may want to enlist someone with smaller hands."
      @heatherkundzicz4638

  • @One2ThreeCreationsbyMonica
    @One2ThreeCreationsbyMonica 22 дні тому +1

    How do I put those white cables back on if two were disconnected

  • @Bimtasprints
    @Bimtasprints Рік тому +3

    Pls i need assistant on my new epson l3210 printer it prints a blank page

  • @NicolesFactory
    @NicolesFactory 7 місяців тому +2

    I tried this and the black piece came off. How do I insert that back in?

  • @vickieroskom5175
    @vickieroskom5175 2 місяці тому +2

    Can u help me with new 2800 keeps saying paper jam or wrong paper.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  2 місяці тому

      The paper jam. I'm not not sure how to help you but for the wrong paper, you can go into the settings of the printer and make sure that the right type of paper is selected.

  • @jessicaeoffkms7788
    @jessicaeoffkms7788 10 місяців тому +3

    My Epson ET 2803 keeps stopping at about 30% and giving a W01 paper jam error. After a few times, it will say foreign material error. There is not foreign material. I have cleaned the rollers and updated drivers. Have you had any issues with this or other suggestions for fixing.? Epson won't help because warranty ran out a week before issue started.Teacher in desperate need of a working printer.

    • @erinsuzy613
      @erinsuzy613 8 місяців тому

      Same thing just happened to me and my warranty is up next month. I'm so disappointed. I thought I was upgrading but my cannon printer was a workhorse and I should have kept it.

  • @markruggiero3321
    @markruggiero3321 25 днів тому +1

    Hey Printer Guy, let me tell you about my ET-2803. It paper jammed, and I got it all out the front, nothing from the back. I say I got it all, and with the help of the comment below, I got the lid up and can see no remaining paper anywhere. When I tell it that it's cleared and push the diamond button "complete", the print head slams to the left, slams to the right, and comes back to rest left of center. I mean SLAMS. Then it says it's still jammed. I don't know how it determines it has a jam in the first place, or if there's a sensor somewhere that's still got a small shred in front of it. I can plainly see the mechanism it uses to determine if it's out of paper, but I'm not able to see a cause for my issue. Can you offer me any insight? Thank you.

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  24 дні тому

      Paper jams can be complicated. It would be worth consulting a local technician. They may be able to help you out.

  • @spongebobuniverse
    @spongebobuniverse 6 місяців тому +2

    Hey man what happens if I power on before 24 hours

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  6 місяців тому

      You are taking a risk, 50/50 either it will damage or wont.

  • @kelcordeen8630
    @kelcordeen8630 8 місяців тому +3

    Hi, do you have the dimension of the silicone tube that you attached to the printer head nozzle?

  • @PoppyC62
    @PoppyC62 5 місяців тому +3

    Hey Brandon, I hope you can help. I bought a new Epson ET-2803 that has only been used to make tattoo stencils with with Electrum Eco Stencils Ink for Epson Eco Tank Printers in all 4 tanks. Apparently, I found out the hard way that I wasn't printing enough stencils with this printer because all of the heads clogged over time. Since I only use a medical grade Methyl Violet-Based Stencil Ink, I'm not sure if the liquid head cleaning solution would be toxic. I do however clean up any spilled stencil ink with isopropyl alcohol. So I guess my question for you is since I cant use a standard printer cleaning kit, I hope you knew what size hose is on the syringe in the kit so that I can try to clean my printer with alcohol? I want to thank you in advance for any assistance that you can give me. 🙏 Poppy

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Poppy, I believe a standard smaller sized tube should work. Sorry the sizes aren’t coming to mind right now.

  • @rmorones
    @rmorones 11 місяців тому +2

    any information on the ET-4800?

  • @michaelapreston3792
    @michaelapreston3792 3 місяці тому +1

    I did the cleaning. Wondering why you have to wait 24 hours. I did not and still have lines. Is that why you have to wait? Can it be done again a couple of days later? Thank you 🙏

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  3 місяці тому +1

      You have to wait 24 hours to make sure that the fluid is totally dried and that there's no chance of damage happening to the printer. It has nothing to do with the cleaning itself necessarily what you can do is you can do another cleaning and if you feel comfortable with a 6 to 12 hour period and you feel that it'll be totally dry by then after one cleaning you can then do another cleaning after that also make sure to run a power cleaning after you do the manual cleaning with the cleaning kit.

    • @michaelapreston3792
      @michaelapreston3792 3 місяці тому

      Ok great thank you so much for the great video and answer 👍😊

  • @user-gf8px7sh5h
    @user-gf8px7sh5h 4 місяці тому +1

    i switch it to a sublimation ink from regular ink and now it is not printing should i purchase a new printer.

    • @johntrevy1
      @johntrevy1 Місяць тому

      I think you are only supposed to convert brand new printers.

  • @lilsmiley16840
    @lilsmiley16840 Місяць тому +1

    can i use this cleaning solution to unclog sublimation ink?

  • @juliaagresta9769
    @juliaagresta9769 7 місяців тому +1

    I can’t even get past the first step. The black thing that I need to lift out/detach from my printer won’t budge and I’m afraid I’ll break it. I can’t see a thing in there to help me

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  7 місяців тому

      You may want to get help from someone.

  • @notaryconnectionplus9107
    @notaryconnectionplus9107 2 місяці тому

    Yeah! It's too much of a headache, I'd rather buy toner or cartridges change and keep pushing. You have to buy and change pads, it's too much. Was not told all this before purchasing

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  2 місяці тому

      Tell me about it

    • @notaryconnectionplus9107
      @notaryconnectionplus9107 2 місяці тому

      @@BestPrinters Buy reset key after changing ink pads, everybody making videos for themselves after watching one person make one they turn around and copy adding their own content/format to the video not fully explaining that after purchasing the Epson ET-2800 printer believing you'll be saving $ on the ink, of which you will not. You buy ink, you buy over priced rubbing alcohol to clean the head, then you buy and replace the inkpad which then causes the printer to stop working unless you buy the reset key to get it to work again. Not worth the price of the printer at all

  • @annettamoore4234
    @annettamoore4234 11 місяців тому +2

    Will this work on an et-15000

  • @DanielaTsoneva
    @DanielaTsoneva 15 днів тому

    Hello, I would like to ask you how to clean my sublimation printer ET1810 ?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  11 днів тому

      It will be the same method that I used in this video

  • @mtuipala1
    @mtuipala1 4 місяці тому +2

    I did this and nothing is printing now… what else can I check on?

    • @BestPrinters
      @BestPrinters  4 місяці тому

      Make sure to run the power cleaning.

  • @Julia-zz3gl
    @Julia-zz3gl Місяць тому +1

    The link doesn't seem to show that cleaning kit.

  • @333godisgood
    @333godisgood 8 місяців тому +5

    Ink tank printing sounds like a dream, but it is not. Don’t buy no matter how good Shaq says they are. 😉

  • @aqeelzone7452
    @aqeelzone7452 4 місяці тому +2

    Can we use water instead of the solution

  • @cheesetomatoes
    @cheesetomatoes 9 місяців тому +2

    This is why I only use a laser printer, and will never buy any inkjet again. No nozzles to clog if I fail to print for a while.