Luminous Landscape Forum
Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Len R on September 29, 2013, 12:07:58 pm
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Hello all. I have a Canon IPF 6100 that has been in storage for 2 years due to a home renovation.
What is the best process to follow to attempt to bring it back to life?
I did not have any print head clogging or other issues with it before it was stored.
I'm hoping it can be restored.
Many thanks for any help!
Len
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I have a 6100 but cannot give you any advice because I simply have not shut it down for longer than 2 weeks.
However, you may find this forum much more helpful - I lurk and learn a ton from their wiki and if your question has not been asked, there are people on that forum that will likely give you some advice.
http://canonipf.wikispaces.com/
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Len, I would first remove each ink cart and invert 6-8 times gently (don't shake), then simply power up and let the machine go through its self-cleaning routine and see if you get any error messages. If not, print up a nozzle check and try a test print.
If you get a printhead error message, I wouldn't try to force printing as you might draw too much current through the controller board and blow it.
Pete
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Thanks for the advice. I'll check the wiki and also try the process suggested.
Regards,
Len