Unclogging Printheads on Epson WF-R4640
- By Ellen Joy
- On Dec 27, 2024
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Question:
My Epson WF-R4640 has a clogged printhead. How can I unclog it and restore proper printing functionality?
Answer:
To clean the printhead, the first step is to run a nozzle check from the printer’s maintenance menu. Use the printer’s head cleaning cycle if the nozzle check shows missing lines or gaps. Run no more than 2–3 cleaning cycles in a row, as over-cleaning will overheat the printhead. If you go printing, leave the printer to rest for around 30 minutes between cycles to avoid more damage.
For stubborn clogs, you might need to flush the printhead manually using a cleaning solution. To do so, turn off printer and take the ink out. Attach a silicone tube to a syringe and calmly inject cleaning solution through the ink-ports. Just be careful not to press too hard, or you might break the printhead. After applying the solution, the affected area needs to be allowed to sit for several hours to dissolve the dried ink. Next, replace the cartridges and print another nozzle check to verify that the printhead is clear.
Additional Guidance:
The process of printer maintenance and repair can be quite complicated and needs to be handled with a lot of care. We are sorry you can't get remote support for that kind of issues. While we do not offer onsite repair, we do have local diagnostic repair located at (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service). Your equipment will be repaired on a first come, first serve basis due to high demand so there may be a delay.
Check out our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies) for additional information — we have multiple videos about printer maintenance and trouble shooting. Search under the “About” tab for videos on unclogging the printheads or related problems. YouTube could then recommend similar videos from different creators.