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Fix the Clog Cartridges of Epson Continuous Ink Tank system (CIS)

If you find out that some of the color of your printer is not printing correctly. Check first if  the continuous ink is functioning. Most of the time  the common problem why your printer not working because there is a leak along the hose.

Important thing to consider if you have an ink system:

  • Replace your ink system cartridge if it’s more that a year
  • Always check the hose for possible damage such as leaks
  • Check ink system bottles and keep it clean by removing dust
  • Be sure it is the right colors when refilling ink in the bottles
  • If you mistakenly refill  the wrong colors, don’t use the ink system, drain it
  • Make sure the bottle of ink system is leveled to your printer (avoid placing higher or lower to the printer
  • If you are a heavy user in printing, Check the cartridges every  three months. Sometimes the cartridge does not have enough ink.

Remember: Doing the intense head cleaning of the printer can result   printer head damage.

This video help you on how to fix your continuous ink system, and to determine that all cartridges is working well.

You may also try to clean the head nozzle if the problem of printout still exist: check this article

Tags : Printer Repair
Joemar Bagalanon

The author Joemar Bagalanon

I’m a tech specialist with a background in Computer Repair, Multimedia Arts, and Computer Science. With experience owning an Internet café and working as an IT Technician for small and medium-sized businesses, I specialize in troubleshooting software and hardware issues. I’m here to share knowledge and keeping up with the latest technology trends to inspire others through my writing and advises.