Author Topic: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers  (Read 2580 times)

Offline ZooCity

  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4914
Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« on: May 26, 2016, 01:10:19 PM »
Anyone have a recommendation for cleaning fluid for Epson printers? 

We used MIS in the past but the last gallon they sent reeked like fish.  Gross/not cool for use in a small office space.  They refused to replace it so I'm movin' on.


Offline jsheridan

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 2130
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2016, 01:42:55 PM »
after all the trouble i went through on an old 4800, found ethanol based cleaners to be the best to break down ink residue.






Blacktop Graphics Screenprinting and Consulting Services

Offline sportsshoppe

  • !!!
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 649
  • A way of life.
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2016, 01:46:02 PM »
i use a solution from Conde. seems to be working well on Brads hand-me-down epson 4800 :)

Offline ZooCity

  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4914
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2016, 01:54:48 PM »
Should have clarified- it's not for busting heads but just something to put in the carts not running black.  But good to know about the ethanol based stuff.

Will check out Conde, thanks.

Offline ebscreen

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4278
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2016, 02:12:39 PM »
Anyone have a recommendation for cleaning fluid for Epson printers? 

We used MIS in the past but the last gallon they sent reeked like fish.  Gross/not cool for use in a small office space.  They refused to replace it so I'm movin' on.


I don't know what happened to that place. They used to be so good. We've since switched over to Cobra, and
can at last report that their dye based blacks are compatible with eachother.


after all the trouble i went through on an old 4800, found ethanol based cleaners to be the best to break down ink residue.

We talkin' whisky? Tequila? Some o' that clear shine? (that would probably be best, no sugar)


 FWIW if you aren't concerned with losing the other colors forever we've run 'em dry.

Offline sportsshoppe

  • !!!
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 649
  • A way of life.
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2016, 02:53:36 PM »
Should have clarified- it's not for busting heads but just something to put in the carts not running black.  But good to know about the ethanol based stuff.

Will check out Conde, thanks.
That is what we use it for is our blank cartridges, I think it was like $80 for 2-1000ml bottles and I'm still on the first one so far so good.

Offline mimosatexas

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4221
  • contributor
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2016, 03:05:52 PM »
There are lots of DIY recipes for cheap, and most of them are pretty close to the same recipe: 8 parts windex (some say dilute it 50/50 with distilled water), 2 parts 99% isopropyl alcohol.

Offline jsheridan

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 2130
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2016, 03:09:55 PM »

We talkin' whisky? Tequila? Some o' that clear shine? (that would probably be best, no sugar)



that clear shine do ya best but not to strong now, over 85% and it'll soften and melt the plastic
Blacktop Graphics Screenprinting and Consulting Services

Offline Rockers

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 2073
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2016, 11:41:22 PM »

Offline willy35

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 163
  • www.broceliande-serigraphie.com
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2016, 04:34:45 AM »
Should have clarified- it's not for busting heads but just something to put in the carts not running black.  But good to know about the ethanol based stuff.

Will check out Conde, thanks.

Then cheapest that work well

80% Distilled water
10% Propylene Glycol
10% Ethylene Glycol

By weight


www.broceliande-serigraphie.com
San Gen Shugi - real place (Gen-ba), real part (Gen-butsu), reality (Gen-jitsu)

Offline prathap

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 4
Re: Cleaning Solution for Epson Printers
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2016, 06:25:54 AM »
Spa Marvel use thia to UNCLOG EPSON PRINTHEAD NOZZLES