on 12/21/03 3:33 PM, G-List at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I have a StyleWriter 2400 and a while back it started printing blank pages, > so I recently bought two new printer carts for it one black and one > replacement colour ink tank and one replacement black ink tank and it still > is printing blank pages.
2 cleaning tips you could try. 1. Remove the cartridges and rub both the contacts on the mount and on the cartridge. There may be oxidation on either. Use a soft cloth and if you wish denatured alcohol. 2. Remove the color cartridge from the printer. Remove both ink tanks from the holder. Hold the print head under warm running water until the water runs clear. Make sure you get water on the bottom where the ink comes out and on the nipples that protrude into the ink tanks. Dry thoroughly. Gently rub the bottom where the ink sprays from with a wet paper towel. You'll notice a large ink blob slowly dissolve. Don't be afraid to get the print head wet. I'm still using the same print head that came with my CSW2400 and I've cleaned it that way about once a year since new. I also refill the tanks with generic refill ink. Despite being new the black in tank/print head may need a cleaning also. Especially if you bought the Apple brand instead of the Cannon model. Both are the same but the Cannon refills sell faster and are probably newer. Either print a document or launch "PrintMonitor" directly. Under options you will see an option for cleaning the printer. You may have to run it a few times to get a perfect print. HTH John -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
