Epson Printer servicing

Posted on Mon 29th, March 2010

• #1

jodie_harsh

Anyone ever have their inkjet printer serviced using an independent servicing company?

I have a Epson R1800, hasn't been used for a while and prints are quite dodgy. I've done the obvious (cleaning and adjusting software interface) but think the actual print head/ink pads may need servicing.

Epson charge £160 whereas indie shop are circa £29-£79.

Any help appreciated.
• #2

General_Lucifer

Bloody hell! for £160 you're half way to a new printer!
At our place we always use independents, but we're up North, so no use recommending.

How about changing the printheads yourself?

This might help:

http://www.fixya.com/support/t371048-remove_print_head_epson_stylus_photo
• #3

citygent

Lwet me know how this pans out. I too have an R1800 and its been unused for 2 years but I'm back at uni now and will end up saving me moneys on prints.
• #4

jodie_harsh

£160 is ridiculous but I'm gona look around I think. Its hard to get a hold of Epson Print heads but I might have to hunt one down.

CityGent - I Did a few more 'Clean Print head' at its bit better but it drinks up ALOT (about 1/6th) of ink everytime you do it.
• #5

citygent

Perhaps biuy some cheap carts just for cleaning, or refillable ones– but fill them with alcohol?
• #6

edscoble

Do anyone know of a good place to get the missus printer serviced? she have it for 3 years (Canon iX4000) and it's not exactly as smooth as it used to be.

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