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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: msbc on February 13, 2006, 07:59:32 pm
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I havn't used my R1800 for about six months and am a little hesitant about turning it back on! When I purchased it I recall having to shake the ink tanks before installing them - so I'm guessing the ink 'settles' over time and can block the nozzles? Should I remove the carts and shake them before starting my R1800 up?
Opinions and advice welcomed.
Thanks,
Mark
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It certainly can't hurt to shake the cartridges.
Although, I would wrap each one in a couple of layers of paper towel,
to prevent the chance of polka dots on everything.
Rich
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I havn't used my R1800 for about six months and am a little hesitant about turning it back on! When I purchased it I recall having to shake the ink tanks before installing them - so I'm guessing the ink 'settles' over time and can block the nozzles? Should I remove the carts and shake them before starting my R1800 up?
Opinions and advice welcomed.
Thanks,
Mark
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Shaking the cartridge can also create bubbles. Let the cartridge sit for a day before installing it. This will allow the bubbles to rise to the top.
If your printer has been sitting without a cartridge, ink will dry inside the print nozzle. Do not store the printer without a cartridge. If possible use a cleaning cartridge to flush the print nozzle before storage.