Printhead cleaning.. alcohol or not?

Discussion in 'Large Format Inkjet Printers' started by arcon5, Jan 9, 2011.

  1. arcon5

    arcon5 New Member

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    Searching google terms like 'clogged printhead' or 'cleaning printheads' yields many many results describing how the use of 'isopropyl alcohol' will help with such.

    A search like 'has alcohol damaged my printhead' yields many results about how its not recommended..

    it can damage essential components
    it causes ink to dry up so has extremely short-term benefits
    ect

    So whats correct?

    Does alcohol damage printheads or is it a reputable method of cleaning?



    So your views???
     
  2. [=Brian=]

    [=Brian=] Member

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  3. tonymaclennan

    tonymaclennan Member

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    Is that link spam? Its been removed
     
  4. [=Brian=]

    [=Brian=] Member

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    No, try this www. macroenter .com/Cleaner_Fluids_s/2779.htm
     

  5. Data

    Data Senior Member

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    Ive cleaned several inkjet printheads in isopropyl alcohol with great results. You mount the head over cloths remove the rubber ring where the carts sit and fill the head. Leave for an hour or so (top up if necessary) after which you drain the remaining alcohol and blow through with an air line. Repeat this process two or three times and rebuild.
     
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