Ian has moved his article to another site. In case anyone else lands here while googling (like I did):
https://www.digitalblackandwhite.co.uk/epson-r3880-revived.html
Epson Magentas appear to be a particularly prone to this. Jose Rodriguez had this problem and tried many things until it seemed to clear up when he cleaned the seal around the pump cap (purge pad):
https://youtu.be/LY6BAZtDRE4
Another guy used a flush solution directly into the back of the...
Some manufacturer will realize that they could carve out a bigger slice of the pie and, thus, a lot more business by catering to the pros who can only profit by keeping costs down. That manufacturer will attract other buyers from that quality tier and up which will let this manufacturer run away...
Thanks, guys. Adorama had a good price for the Maintenance cart so I went ahead and ordered one right before discovering that Fry's free shipping made it pennies cheaper ($20.09). Not fretting over that. :) Before the Maint cart locked me out I had already swabbed the wiper, blotted the purge...
It's the only make I've used other than the small sample spool it included but I have successfully used a spool and a half of the current stuff without issue before my problems suddenly started mid-spool.
I'll break out the digital calipers and check that. Thanks!
What would make a 3D printer suddenly start clogging repeatedly? (CR-10)
My brother and I recently got a CR-10 and went through two full rolls of filament and the original small roll without any clogging or filament issues. Suddenly, it's clogging every other print. We are using cheap Inland...
TL;DR? Questions are in BOLD. Thanks! :)
Hi, guys. Despite being a techie I've been a bit of a printer-phobe most of my life due to some bad experiences in the '90s. I've always been a color laser guy. :) Anyway, I've got some projects coming up that are going to require a large-format...