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Anonymous Posted on May 10, 2017

Epson PictureMate pal (PM200) only prints blue on test print after cleaning heads. Aftermarket ink cartridge. No error code. Was given printer so not sure how long it was sitting around. Please help!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: Brand new Epson black ink cartridge won't print

Leaving an inkjet for two weeks with an empty cartridge is a definite way to get clogged printheads. Try doing 4 to 5 head cleans, wait about 10 hours for the ink to soften and do another 3 or 4 cleans with anozzle check after each. You should see a gradual improvement in the nozzle checks. If there is no improvement then you need a head cleaning solution such as this one:
http://www.powerklin.co.uk/?gclid=CNGDypir-JgCFQ4yQgodZlC4lw

Others are available just try googling "inkjet head cleaning".
Hope this helps.
Please take a moment to rate this solution, thanks.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jul 11, 2009

SOURCE: Hello! I don't use my Epson PictureMate as often

That is a problem with the Ink jet printers. Lack of use causes the cartridges/heads, etc. to dry up. You're only solution (I'm afraid) is to replace them.
TIP: If you're typically not using the printer for several days or even week(s) at a time, it never hurts to print a single (low coverage) page of colour every few days just to keep the ink flowing

TIPS72

DUSHYANT SINGH

  • 369 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 14, 2010

SOURCE: Recently replaced all cartridges in

You have to go to the properties of the printer and in the maintainance tab do some nozel cleaning and head cleaning.
and check it should be fine
thanks

Anonymous

  • 160 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 10, 2011

SOURCE: have changed all cartridges on epson nx400. test

Hi


The ink reservoir doesnt have to be completely empty to fail. Replace the cartridges. Some of the jets or all of them may be clogged especially if you have not used your printer in a while. If there are cleaning instructions in the manual clean the jets and then try to print from the printer's self test


Goodluck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 18, 2011

SOURCE: Can you Help me unclog

Inkjet printers need to be used frequently to prevent inkdrying out in the print head nozzles.
If the print head cleaning maintenance routine does not clear the blockages,then print head needs replacing, but it may be expensive.
It may be more cost effective to buy a later model and better printer thanreplace the print head.

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