Recent content by Charles218

After years of using Precision Colors ink in various printers, I recently purchased Epson's ET-8550, now it's time to dispose of a few leftover odds and ends. I'm selling several bottles of Precision Colors ink that I purchased for my Epson P-400. All of the bottles are sealed and dated...

Thanks for the reply, I assumed as much though assumptions have gotten me into hot water more than once. Good to know that I can proceed with the update.

After many years using third part inks on various Epson printers, I recently purchased a new ET-8550, it fits my needs perfectly. My question concerns updating the firmware, after working so hard to avoid installing an update, for fear of third party inks being locked out, the 8550 is telling me...

I am in the process of unpacking and setting up my brand new ET-8550, and I wanted to let you know that your advice did not fall on deaf ears. After much going back and forth, virtually everything that I read pointed me to the 8550, all initiated by your helpful and gentle words. With much...

Gentlemen, thanks again for sharing your advice, as a certified amateur I find your knowledge extremely helpful. So I am planning on finding a Pro-100 in good condition, and going the refill route, I see many available for sale and will research how to select one in good condition. Jose...

Thanks for the responses, I have not kept up with the current crop of printers so the ET-8550 is new to me. However, I am not wanting to spend the amount required to purchase this printer, that is why I mentioned that I would look for a used unit. I am aware that a used unit can have issues, but...

Yes, 13" is what I am looking for, nothing larger. I originally purchased the Epson over the Canon for the ability to print banner size. I don't have the exact numbers in my head at the moment, but I wanted the ability to print genealogy family charts. Epson allowed something like 44" paper...

I purchased my P400 directly from Epson 6 or 7 years ago, at the time it was my understanding that the print quality was excellent, plus I would be able to print up to 13 wide. I am a 100% certified amateur and I enjoy tinkering but not much more. As it turns out the Epson got very little use...

John, I appreciate the video links, both are very good. However, after following the steps in the second video and using Piezo Flush, I still get the exact same nozzle check pattern. When I say exact, that is exactly what I see, nothing is changed. I never got around to trying a different...

Reporting back, after removing the printhead and manually cleaning it quite thoroughly, then running a nozzle check, the result is virtually a clone of the pre cleaning nozzle check. I then ran one deep cleaning followed by a nozzle check, the result is as far as I can see identical. Both of...

Before I proceed with the advice above, I have had around 7 or 8 of these printers over the years. We currently have two up and running at our house. Having had problems with the heads in the past, I vaguely recall someone saying that moving a problematic printhead from one printer to another...

Thanks, I really appreciate your detailed response, I will get to this over the weekend. I have some experience removing and cleaning these heads, so I am not too squeamish in this area.

In trying to resurrect one of my MX922's that has been sitting unused for about a year, I am getting quite severe smudging which you can see in the attached files. I've run both the Bottom Plate and Roller Cleaner procedures, neither seems to make any difference. Any suggestions on what is...

Duh!, I forgot about that. I have an Epson P400.

While refilling my Precision Colors refillable carts, I filled one of the two blacks with the wrong ink. Should I drain the cart and then refill? If so, what is the best way to go about this? The other option I see would be to get two new carts and start from scratch. Any suggestions for how I...