Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Sheila, You may have a clogged ink delivery tube. That can happen if you don't print for a long time. I don't know if that is something you can repair at home with a Q-tip and isopropyl alcohol, but it might be worth a try before getting a new printer. Chuck You wrote: > > > My printer, right out of the blue, has decided not to print. I have done > everything I am supposed to - put in a brand new inkjet cartridge and > then having to uninstall and reinstall the printer again. It is an Epson > D68. Turned everything off, turned everything on again, tried to print > and it goes through some kind of motion, but doesn't sound like it used > to and then throws the paper out blank. I have only had it just over a > year. Any experts please who can point me to what is wrong. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Does it smell any diferent, as though something has burnt out...like the print head? Bob > > My printer, right out of the blue, has decided not to print. I have done everything I am supposed to - put in a brand new inkjet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi Shelia, I work in IT support. Did the cartridge have a protective strip that you need to remove before fitting it, and did you remove it? You could try taking the cartridge out and putting it back in again (we call this 're-seating'). Other than that it is quite hard to troubleshoot without being there in person. You could also try turning the printer off and leaving it for a minimum of 25 seconds (this is called a 'hardware reset') though I expect you have tried that already if you have followed the instructions in the manual. Printers are annoying because they have a lot of moving parts and can get dirty and clogged up with ink and bits of paper from when they have had a jam. They can be temperamental and sometimes reinstalling the drivers a few times, and turning them on and off again a few times, can help. Sometimes they just inexplicably start working again the next day. If its still under warranty you may need to get it looked at. Hope this helps, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Nope - everything smells fine. Everything looks fine, will try Chucks tip to see if that works , though somehow, it doesn't seem like that - but i don't know why it doesn't! Sheila Does it smell any diferent, as though something has burnt out...like the print head?Bob>> My printer, right out of the blue, has decided not to print. I have done everything I am supposed to - put in a brand new inkjet No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.17/1657 - Release Date: 06/09/2008 20:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi Jane and thank you. The original cartridge had the protective strip which was removed, I had only used about half of the ink and printed something the other day, though it was a bit blotchy, which annoyed me. Today when it wouldn't work, I put in a new cartridge, removed the protective strip, and it doesn't work. I ahve turned the printer and computer on and off and reinstalled the printer again. Any other ideas ??? Luv - Sheila I work in IT support. Did the cartridge have a protective strip thatyou need to remove before fitting it, and did you remove it?You could try taking the cartridge out and putting it back in again(we call this 're-seating').You could also try turning the printer off and leaving it for aminimum of 25 seconds (this is called a 'hardware reset') though Iexpect you have tried that already if you have followed theinstructions in the manual. .. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.17/1657 - Release Date: 06/09/2008 20:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi Sheila There's a tiny vent hole in the top of the cartridge that lets air in when the ink goes out. Could the half used cartridge have a blocked vent hole, likewise the new cartridge? Bob > Hi Jane and thank you. The original cartridge had the protective strip which was removed, I had only used about half of the ink and printed something the other day, though it was a bit blotchy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Any other ideas ??? Sheila, Have you tried going to the website of the printer manufacturer and downloading the latest driver? You can also download drivers from driverguide.com Then you can remove the printer completely, uninstall any software and the instance of it under 'Printers' then plug it back in and use the fresh driver when you install it again. I would do that before I giving up, but it would be quite easy for me, I don't know how comfortable you are with downloading drivers... I don't know how likely it is to work but it always worth a try. without being there to poke around inside it I can't really advise any further. It sounds like there maybe be a hardware problem with the printer in which case you will have to get it seen to, or replace it. Home printers are not built to last these days. If you do get a replacement one, see if you can get one that takes the same cartridges that you already have. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Try cleaning the print head very gently with a computer wipe, preferably the wet kind!! It may be that your printer has just died completely, don't worry you can get a new one for £20!! You can get a 3 in 1 printer/scanner/copier for £30, I had a refill deal going with my ISP, I sent them ink cartidges and they filled them with genuine ink from the printer maker. The very first cartridge I got back must have been damaged, now when I have used about half the ink in the cartridge, my printer refuses to print and tells me I have the wrong cartridge in!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I think that is a bit beyond me Jane - the problem with me is that there are simply not enough hours in the day. theepsom D68 I have been disappointed in since I bought it. Unlike the printer I had before, it goes through the ink cartridges so fast. I am finding this quite expensive, because I often have a lot to print off. What printer would you recommend (around the £50 mark) - and then I will have to close this 'off topic' thread, or I will be getting my legs smacked *grin*. Luv - Sheila Any other ideas ???Sheila, Have you tried going to the website of the printer manufacturer anddownloading the latest driver? You can also download drivers fromdriverguide.com Then you can remove the printer completely, uninstall any softwareand the instance of it under 'Printers' then plug it back in and usethe fresh driver when you install it again.I would do that before I giving up, but it would be quite easy for me,I don't know how comfortable you are with downloading drivers... I don't know how likely it is to work but it always worth a try.without being there to poke around inside it I can't really advise anyfurther. It sounds like there maybe be a hardware problem with theprinter in which case you will have to get it seen to, or replace it.Home printers are not built to last these days. If you do get areplacement one, see if you can get one that takes the same cartridgesthat you already have.Jane No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.17/1657 - Release Date: 06/09/2008 20:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Epson do a good 3 in 1 printer but have no idea of the cost in the UK. Better to start looking for a new one than mess with what you have in my view......... 'and then I will have to close this 'off topic' thread, or I will be getting my legs smacked *grin*.' We wouldn't do that to our esteemed leader S. M > > I think that is a bit beyond me Jane - the problem with me is that there are simply not enough hours in the day. theepsom D68 I have been disappointed in since I bought it. Unlike the printer I had before, it goes through the ink cartridges so fast. I am finding this quite expensive, because I often have a lot to print off. What printer would you recommend (around the £50 mark) - and then I will have to close this 'off topic' thread, or I will be getting my legs smacked *grin*. > > Luv - Sheila > > > > > Any other ideas ??? > Sheila, > > Have you tried going to the website of the printer manufacturer and > downloading the latest driver? You can also download drivers from > driverguide.com > > Then you can remove the printer completely, uninstall any software > and the instance of it under 'Printers' then plug it back in and use > the fresh driver when you install it again. > > I would do that before I giving up, but it would be quite easy for me, > I don't know how comfortable you are with downloading drivers... > > I don't know how likely it is to work but it always worth a try. > > without being there to poke around inside it I can't really advise any > further. It sounds like there maybe be a hardware problem with the > printer in which case you will have to get it seen to, or replace it. > Home printers are not built to last these days. If you do get a > replacement one, see if you can get one that takes the same cartridges > that you already have. > > Jane > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.17/1657 - Release Date: 06/09/2008 20:07 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi Sheila, Depending on what you print try looking at the H.P. printers. The cartridges are fairly cheap and if you order from somewhere on the net such as KC Inks then you will get them even cheaper. I've always used Lexmark but the cartridges are pricy, (the print head is on the cartridge not the printer). Canon Pixma iP4500 Printer. £79.96 excellent make and the paper feed is at the back which means that you can use continuous paper or thick photo paper. (Front loaders have problems getting thicker papers round the roller feeds) Canon PIXMA iP2600 Inkjet £34.99 great printing resolution and reasonably fast. HP DJ4360 Inkjet Printer. £59.79 also fast printing and high resolution. The last two also have deals on them for cheap cartridges at Argos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi Here's a very good value printer - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PIXMA-210-Photo-Printer/dp/B000UXAORG/ note that you get £15 chequeback too, so it is only just over £20 and also free delivery. My boyfriend's brother just bought this one. They are both computer boffins (even more than me) so it must be a good one. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi jane and everybody. I had to go out this morning before I gave anybody a chance to respond regarding printers. However, I purchased (on recommendaiton) the Canon Pixma iP 3500 Advanced Single Ink Photo Printer. I hope to get this fitted up tonight so I can write to the GMC. Luv - Sheila Hi Here's a very good value printer - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PIXMA-210-Photo-Printer/dp/B000UXAORG/note that you get £15 chequeback too, so it is only just over £20 andalso free delivery. My boyfriend's brother just bought this one. Theyare both computer boffins (even more than me) so it must be a good one.Jane No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.19/1659 - Release Date: 08/09/2008 07:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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