Cleaning dead print heads

jfc123 · ‎08-02-2023

I'd like to try to resurrect a dead print head for my Z3100. I've seen kits that let you "push" ink through a print head, but I'm reluctant to send non-hp ink through one of my print heads. What material can I use that will be safe? Something like a linseed oil?

Repairatrooper · ‎08-02-2023

First thing to try with a dead printhead is to soak in warm water for ten minutes. This will loosen up anything clogging the nozzles and I have had pretty good success with this. You only want the bottom portion of the head in the liquid. Do not submerse the entire printhead.

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jfc123 · ‎08-02-2023

Thanks, I'll give that a shot.

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