Unclogging Combo Kit for Epson Printhead: ET-8500 ET-8550 - Dye/Pigment/Sublimation MaxStrength Cleaning Solution with Adapter

Package includes:
1 x BCH MaxStrength Red Cleaning Solution (120 ml) for Dye, Pigment, or Sublimation Ink
1 x Unclogging Adapter for Epson Printhead Cleaning: ET-8500 ET-8550

To use:
Position the printhead at the center of the printer. Power on the printer, and as the printhead begins to move, quickly disconnect the power. Ensure the printhead can move freely. Slide paper towels beneath the printhead to catch any excess ink.

1. Fill a small bowl with distilled water. Using the syringe, draw up 5 ml of this water.

2. Align the adapter with the ink oval-shaped intake on the printhead. Ensure they match precisely. Press down gently on the adapter, ensuring an airtight seal forms.

3. Use the syringe to draw up, avoiding pushing down. This action helps extract any obstructions from the printhead rather than pushing them deeper inside. Continuously check the seal's integrity. Practice until you're confident in creating a secure seal.

4. Dispose of the contaminated water. Refill the syringe with fresh water and repeat the above steps. This practice will help perfect your sealing technique.

5. Draw 2 ml of cleaning solution into the syringe.

6. Secure the adapter to create an airtight seal. Slowly press the syringe, introducing the cleaning solution into the printhead. Monitor the seal to ensure no solution leaks. Apply gentle pressure; if excessive force is required, it's indicative of a severely clogged printhead. Over-pressuring can damage the printhead's internal membrane, leading to permanent damage.

7. Continue the cleaning process until the liquid flows smoothly. If the printhead was removed for this procedure, you should witness ink ejecting without resistance. While the cleaning solution will help soften blockages, it won't completely dissolve them. Therefore, give enough time (5-12 hours) between the cleaning. It's crucial to proceed with caution and patience to effectively clear the printhead without causing harm.

8. Execute the printer's internal cleaning cycles until the nozzle check yields flawless results. This function draws ink into the printhead, displacing the cleaning solution.


* Suggested cleaning solution for Dye, Pigment, and Sublimation:

** Small clog: Clear Cleaning Solution
** Medium clog: Green Cleaning Solution
** Extremely bad clog: Red Cleaning Solution

* Suggested cleaning solution for DTF, DTG, and Pigment

** DTF Cleaning Solution