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Been wondering why my invoice printer (a trusty CIS equipped D88) wasn't printing magenta about 2 months ago. So, knowing this sort of thing is usually sediment build up, particularly with the Magentam, I went to clear the clog.
I pulled the cartridge, used one of my pull-through adapters, and drew through 50ml of ink, clamped the tube (to stop air getting in while I removed the adapter), removed the adapter, replaced the cartridge and did a quick test... It printed some magenta so I figured (again, based on experience) that it would clear with a bit of rest and left it overnight.
Next day... no magenta but it wasn't critical so I left it for six or so weeks until today... Went to go through the same routine again only to discover the reason for the lack of ink...
Did I forget to unclamp the tube last time? I think I did. Amazingly, unclamped the tube and it all works again... Go figure!!
Doh!... :/
*I'll be in the corner, facing the wall, if you need me*
I pulled the cartridge, used one of my pull-through adapters, and drew through 50ml of ink, clamped the tube (to stop air getting in while I removed the adapter), removed the adapter, replaced the cartridge and did a quick test... It printed some magenta so I figured (again, based on experience) that it would clear with a bit of rest and left it overnight.
Next day... no magenta but it wasn't critical so I left it for six or so weeks until today... Went to go through the same routine again only to discover the reason for the lack of ink...
Did I forget to unclamp the tube last time? I think I did. Amazingly, unclamped the tube and it all works again... Go figure!!
Doh!... :/
*I'll be in the corner, facing the wall, if you need me*