printer is printing blank pages help please

born2bamug

I have just replaced all the ink cartridges in my epson sx600fw printer and they have all been fully charged without any problems. However, I have gone to print something and I am getting blank pages. Can someone please tell me what is wrong and how to fix it? Or will I have to replace the printer altogether?

Thanks in advance.

santer_2

Have you tried printing a nozzle check?

born2bamug

Yes I have done the nozzle check and prior to replacing the ink cartridges I also did a a full printer head clean with magic bullet, as I was only printing blank pages prior to replacing the new set of ink cartridges.

santer_2

You could ask Epso, using their live chat, don't mention compatibles or the magic thing

http://www.epson.co.uk/Contact-Us

If it is under warranty, ask for a replacement unit

If they cannot help, eg, they just suggest taking it to a service centre.

This says it could be a blocked tube for the waste ink

http://www.applefritter.com/node/17681

If you disconnect the printer, turn it over, on one side, there should be a screw at one end of a long flap, if you carefully remove the flap, the waste pads should be attached, and then also the waste ink tube should be there

See how the pads are, possibly full, and whether the waste ink tube is letting ink out.

You would need to join this group if you wanted to ask for his free cleaning manual, which covers blockages etc.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EPSON_Printers/

david39

If it is an Epson printer try looking through this website :

http://www.mwords.co.uk/catalog/info-articles-printer-maintenance-c-15_128.html

Lots of tips and maintenance advice - mainly on Epson printers.

Sounds like you have a blocked feed tubes from the cartridges to the printheads. Full details for solving this in the above pages.

To stop this happening in future :
Always switch the printer off on the body of the printer, not at the wall socket (this will ensure that the heads are parked with the tubes sealed)

Leave the old cartridge in until ready to replace it.

If you don't need to use the printer for prolonged periods, just run a nozzle check a few times, once a week, to keep the ink flowing.