On 2005-11-13 01:06:29 -0500, "Susan Sharm" <susanshaarm@yahoo.com> said:

> What is the procedure for home repair of Hewlett Packard #14 print
> heads?
>
> My CYAN stopped printing (even though the refilled cartridge is full)
> and a diagnostic report from the HP OfficeJet D145 all in one printer
> says the CYAN print head needs to be replaced.
>
> Since the print head has to be replaced, I may as well attempt a home
> repair. But how?
>
> A friend suggested I remove the bad cyan printhead drip a solvent such
> as alcohol or acetone or hydrogen peroxide on the top steel grid until
> it runs clear - which might unblock the screen in case it's blocked by
> teeny tiny honey-I-shrunk-the-kids debris.
>
> He said then to gently swipe the bottom of the print head with the
> solvent so as to free up goldish metallic strips on the bottom.
>
> Is there a published procedure for home cleaning & repair of print
> heads as a last ditch effort before replacing them altogether?
>
> Susan

This many people have clogged heads on HP inkjets printers that require
this much attention? Sure makes me glad I own an Epson!


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Jim <jen....not....home..remvdots...@....yahoo