Due to some circumstances it may happen that the printheads inside the Brother inkjet printer dry out or some of the nozzles on the nozzle plate are clogged. In some cases, the cleaning function of the Brother printer may no longer free the printheads and clear all clogged nozzles.
In addition, cleaning uses up a significant amount of the precious ink from the Brother inkjet cartridges. Below Erzedka.com has summarized the tutorial How to Clean a Clogged Nozzle..
Easy Ways to Clean a Clogged Nozzle
The majority of Brother desktop printers use flexible tubes to feed their ink from the cartridges to the printheads. The idea of the method shown here is to flush the ink system from the ink entrance, we call it the ink port, towards the nozzles on the print head. Dissolved cloggings and blockings are rinsed through the print head nozzles to the suction pads.
Our setup for cleaning is quite simple but also tailored to the needs of Brother inkjet printers – we use a gentle nozzle cleaner containing a special Surfactant syringe + refill with LuerLock connector + silcon tube with LuerLock connector.
The parking position for the print head almost does not provide an opportunity to work on the print head directly. Therefore the goal is to remove the print head from its parking position into the print area.
In the first step we trick the printer into thinking that the top cover/scanner unit is closed. We do this by blocking the switch using a folded piece of cardboard. Usually the switch is activated by a notch located on the top cover.
Then we started printing the nozzle test pattern and disconnected the power supply when the print head started moving towards the printing area. Thanks to the open top cover, you can see it easily.
Now you can move the printhead manually from side to side and it is very easy to install the suction pad under the printhead nozzle plate. The pad can be a rolled up sheet of paper towels. The pads prevent the nozzle cleaner and dissolved clumps plus the ink coming out of the nozzle from leaking into your printer.
To perform cleaning remove all Brother inkjet cartridges from the printer. Each cartridge position is clearly marked for its color. So you can identify which ink port you need to use to clean a particular color.
Now you can move the printhead manually from side to side and it is very easy to install the suction pad under the printhead nozzle plate. The pad can be a rolled up sheet of paper towels. The pads prevent the nozzle cleaner and dissolved clumps plus the ink coming out of the nozzle from leaking into your printer.
To perform cleaning remove all Brother inkjet cartridges from the printer. Each cartridge position is clearly marked for its color. So you can identify which ink port you need to use to clean a particular color.
Attach the refilled syringe and silicone tube to the LuerLock connector. Put the nozzle cleaner into the refilled syringe, making sure that there is air, 10 ml to 15 ml, in the syringe as well. This air acts as a pressure buffer during the cleaning process. Now press the silicone tube directly into the ink port. The fit must be tight.
Now you can start carefully pumping the syringe plunger to introduce the nozzle cleaner into the ink system. Push the plunger in and increase the pressure, letting the plunger go to release the pressure. The less pressure you apply the better – this protects the tiny structures inside the print head from damage. Depending on the level of pollution, the nozzle cleaner may take more or less time to cause clogging or pollution.
You can check the cleaning progress of the bearing under the nozzle plate. The cleaner and residual ink will leak from the color nozzles that you clean. As said earlier, it depends on the level of pollution, how long it takes for the clogged nozzle to become free again and you can see that the circle of spots on the bearings gets bigger.
A detailed check of the progress is printing a new nozzle pattern (all inkjet cartridges reinstalled). The pattern gives you a good indication if further cleaning is needed.
You can also use the pad to clean the nozzle bearing surface by moving the print head back and forth on the pad. This removes residual ink from the outside. Using this method we were able to achieve excellent results in getting completely dry and veiled print heads back to work.
The worse the blockage, the longer it will take to remove it. Increasing the pressure during rinsing doesn't help, the decisive thing is always time – let the cleaning surface work on the pollution.
How to Clean Epson Printer Nozzle
Cleaning Epson printer nozzles is one of the easiest ways to maintain optimal printer performance and prevent print problems such as lines or spots on printed results. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to easily clean Epson printer nozzles.
Here's how to clean the Epson printer nozzle using a cleaner head:
- Make sure your Epson printer is turned off and not connected to any laptop or computer. Disconnect all cables connected to the printer.
- Open the printer cover and check the inside of the printer. Make sure there is no paper stuck in the printer or around the nozzle.
- Take a special Epson cleaner head and attach it to the printer nozzle.
- Plug the power cable back into the printer and make sure the printer is turned off.
- Take a clean rag and dip it in clean water or cleaning fluid.
- Clean the outside of the cleaner head and printer nozzle using a damp cloth.
- Turn on the printer and let the Epson printer run the cleaning mode process.
After the cleaning mode process is complete, this is the right time to check the print quality of your printer. If there are still spots or lines on the printout, repeat the process of cleaning the Epson printer nozzle.
How do I Remove Nozzle Cleaner Residue from the Printheads?
After rinsing the Epson print head according to our instructions, there will still be some nozzle cleaning fluid inside the print head, in the printer ink system. The safest way for your printer to get that cleaner is to print it.
To do this, please reinstall the regular inkjet cartridge filled with regular inkjet ink into the printer and start printing some print jobs. It doesn't matter what you print as long as all the cartridges are installed.
You can also print on paper that has already been used because the print job is only for cleaning the printheads from the nozzle cleaner and not for producing fine prints. Continue printing until the color reappears clearly on the print.
This method of removing the cleaning fluid has the advantage of not being able to use the nozzle cleaning function of the printer, which would unnecessarily contaminate the waste ink pads inside the printer. All trademarks, trade names or service marks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
Tips and Suggestions for Cleaning Epson Printer Nozzles
- Clean your Epson printer nozzle regularly, especially if you often print files with different types of ink.
- Do not use tap water to clean the printer nozzle, as this will increase the risk of damage to your printer. Use clean water or a cleaning fluid specifically designed to clean Epson printer nozzles.
- Check the condition of the paper used when printing, make sure the paper is not dirty or wet. Dirty or wet paper can affect the print quality on your Epson printer.
Conclusion
That's a complete guide on how to easily clean an Epson printer nozzle. By following this guide, you can optimize your printer performance and prevent printing problems with your printouts. Make sure to clean your Epson printer nozzle regularly and pay attention to the tips and suggestions provided for more effective results.
That's the information about How to Clean a Clogged Nozzle? on a Brother brand printer which often happens for several reasons. Hopefully our information this time can help solve problems with the nozzle, good luck with the tips above, good luck!