Clogged dampers and printhead

[signs1976]

How can I clean dampers when the ink has dried in them? Also the Print heads has not been used for ages... can I still wash and use them again? Sorry got myself an old printer and came with these problems. Thing is it costs too much to get new dampers and headprints.

 

[R08]

I bought an old machine that wasn't used in a year. I put some lacqer thinner on a clean rag and held it under the heads for about a minute each or longer. They cleared up.
Done that a few times.

 

[signs1976]

thanks for that! how about the dampers?

What can I use to clean the dampers? I have tried using a syringe but I blue up the damper and ruined the plastic cover.

 

[R08]

You will need a new damper for sure. They are not that expensive really.. But your in Australia?

I paid I think around $20/ea