How do I clean an Epson printer?

Any technique needs maintenance. Expression: "We are responsible for those who have tamed," applies to electronic devices, which have become an integral part of our daily lives. Any competent owner will want to extend the life of the devices to the maximum and will apply the required efforts to this.

This article will focus on the care of printers, in particular, how to clean the printer Epson, HP.Today we will discuss all the nuances of software and mechanical cleaning. It's no secret that timely maintenance of the device is a guarantee of a long work. This rule also works when working with printers. Dust accumulations can disrupt the operation of the machinery mechanism and cause a breakdown. Yes, most likely, you will not be refused repair under the warranty, if this happens, but why approach the fix time?

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How to clean the printer?

There are two main ways to combat "contamination" inside the equipment:

• Manual mechanical cleaning.
• Cleaning by software.

We'll deal with both, as with these processes are aimed at restoring the functionality of different hardware elements.

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Software

Let's not forget that the manufacturer already took care of the necessary software, which was carefully provided with an installation disc with programs, drivers and useful information, complete with the unit itself.

These programs can help in cleaning your device. To do this, run the software called "HP Solution Center", go to the "Printer Toolbox" menu, and there is already a utility for cleaning the cartridges. If such procedures are not taken for a long time, you can drive it several times.

Important! Unfortunately, the utility does not clean the print head nozzle. It remains only to climb inside and carry out all the procedures with your own hands.

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Manual cleaning

How to clean the HP printer? There's nothing complicated. Of course, it's best to provide the case to specialists, but only if there is a doubt in your abilities.

To clean the HP printer head, we will need:

1. Flat-bottomed utensils that you will not regret throwing. Perfect for such a task will cope with disposable plates and containers for food.
2. A cloth or gauze with good absorbent properties.
3. A special kit that is designed to clean the printer. Such sets are sold in specialized equipment stores and even have different purposes.

Important! We recommend contacting the manufacturer with the question: how to clean the head of the printer, in order to avoid undesirable consequences.

Let's get to work:

• Fill the vessel with liquid from the set and put it aside.
• We arm ourselves with a rag or gauze, which we moisten with water in advance. We wipe the bottom platform.

Important! Do not touch the wet nozzle of the nozzles by yourself. Such actions are fraught with breakage.

• Take another piece, which you need to moisten already in a special liquid. We clean the head along the contour. If necessary, the cloth can be changed to a new one.
• The time of the procedure may vary from the degree of contamination.
• Having finished with the head, we remove the gum from it. They can simply be washed in warm water, wiped and returned to their place.
• This is where the most difficult thing begins. The print head needs to be cleaned from the inside. You also have to deal with the printer's nozzles.
• For such a procedure, you need to put gauze, warm up the liquid to 55 degrees, dial it into a special syringe and pour it onto the ink fittings until the ink is left on the gauze.
• A clean cloth says that the procedures can be completed.

That's all the cleaning of the HP printer. Nothing complicated in this.

Important! For prevention, it is recommended to wipe the case with a slightly damp cloth regularly.

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Continuous Ink Supply System

Cleaning of this mechanism must be done necessarily. Such measures warn you against drying out the printer nozzles. To clean this device, it is necessary to have a cleaning liquid. Rinse it with liquid all the tanks, tubes and cartridges, empty the tank of ink and rinse the water holes."Drive" service fluid in the same way as ink during refueling.

These instructions demonstrate the simplicity of cleaning procedures with due knowledge base, but we will fix the material on other examples.

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How to clean the Epson printer's print head?

Cleaning the Epson printer using software is not much different from the above instructions, and has the following sequence:

1. Go to "Devices and printers" using the "Start" menu.
2. In the "Printers" section, select "Connected printer".
3. In the next window, open the "Print Settings" section. This is done with the right mouse button.
4. Go to the "Tools" menu and find the "Head cleaning" function. Confirm your actions by pressing the "OK" key.
5. Probably, the device will "propose" to conduct a test, which will be able to detect a problem. Do not give it up.

Important! Cleaning the Canon model printers takes place in a similar manner and has no significant differences.

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Do I need to clean?

There are a number of reasons why electrical appliances should be handled more often:

• If you do not pay attention to equipment for a long time, ink may dry up.
• Printhead is a very dust-sensitive element, because it is always "wet".
• Workstations inside the printer are clogged with waste from ink.

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When you need to remember about cleaning from dust?

You should immediately get down to business if you find at least one of these defects:

• Blots and ink spots.
• Some areas are difficult to print.
• Fuzzy lines.
• Horizontal stripes on the printed image.

Important! We repeat that if one of the defects is detected, you should clean the printer or contact the nearest service center.

Following all the tips and recommendations, and following the detailed instructions, you will spare yourself the need to purchase a new printer. The timely cleaning of the print cartridges of the printer and other components will prolong the life of the device.