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TOPICS (click to jump) 
Printer Head Cleaning
Printer Banding / Incomplete Nozzle Check
CIS Installation
3 C.I.S Tips for Reliable Use
C.I.S Inkjet Reservoir Recovery
CIS Ink level reset / Cartridge recognition
Inaccurate Colour / Installing Profiles
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Before each printing session, carry out a nozzle check to ensure that all ink channels are firing. If they are not, make sure that you have not run out of ink, and then perform up to a maximum of four nozzle checks and cleans to restore a good nozzle print out .
Problem prevention is always better than problem solving!
Turn you printer on for a few minutes once every few days - especially when you are not using your printer for long periods. When you turn a printer on, it goes through a mini head-clean which can prevent the build up of dried ink on the underside of your ink head. - If you go on holiday, why not leave your printer switched 'on' and connect your print to the mains through an inexpensive central heating timer switch, set to turn on for a few minutes every other day - when you return, your print head will be in perfect order, ready to print.
For dirty rollers we recommend Platen Cleaner Spray. This will remove any build-up of dried ink or paper fibres. We advise you to use this spray applied to a sheet of paper to create a cleaning sheet, which will maintain your inkjet roller friction, and maintain good paper feed characteristics. |
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Printer Banding / Incomplete Nozzle Check |
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There are many causes of printer banding and these are often simple mistakes which can be easily corrected. Before you attempt any printer cleaning methods we suggest you go through this fault finding checklist:
• You have a perfect nozzle check and the text underneath is clear and crisp. (performed in printer drivers utility)
• You have a perfect head alignment. (performed in printer drivers utility)
• The CIS containers are at least 50% full
• The CIS tubes are not kinked or damaged
• The print resolution is correct (usually 'Best Photo').
• The CIS breathers on top of the reservoirs are clear of any ink.
• You have the selected the correct media setting. (set in printer driver properties)
- If this is unsuccessful, read on:
The aim of this printer head cleaning technique is to attempt to force ink through the nozzles, thus clearing any dried ink.
• Produce a solid block of the colour you are experiencing problems with in Adobe Photoshop. This is done using the paint bucket tool.
• Print it up to 6 times A3 size on 'Best Photo' setting.
• Keep printing until you get a solid colour.
• If you are experiencing a problem with a certain channel using a bulk system please ensure the bottle is filled to the top, and the tubes are not pinched off or damaged in any way.
If you have problem with more than one channel you may like to run a purge file at 1440dpi in order to gain a complete nozzle check. Right click here and select "save target as"
save this in any folder or on your desktop - you can then open this up in Photoshop for printing. Print this up to 6 times or until your nozzle check come good.
If your printer is still banding after you have tried the above, please refer to the C.I.S Tips for Reliable Use directly below: You may also like to refer to the C.I.S Inkjet Reservoir Recovery (cartridge re-priming method) found under the tips for reliable use. |
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To view the illustrated step-by-step installation instructions for the 1400 CIS, CLICK HERE (please allow a few seconds to appear)
You can also view a video demonstrating this process by CLICKING HERE |
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| 3 C.I.S Tips for Reliable Use: |
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The use of a Lyson bulk ink feed system is very simple as long as you remember five important points:-
1. Top up the reservoirs regularly with ink, and try and keep all the ink levels at the same height with each other. Be aware that certain colours will be used more quickly than others depending on what type of printing you do. For instance, the black ink will be used quicker than the other colours if you print a lot of text. Or, if you print mainly photos, then the cyan and magenta will run down first. Never let the ink levels drop below the 20 mark on the reservoirs and don’t fill above the 100 mark.
2. The ink level monitor on your computer may still work and show the ink levels dropping in the cartridges. Don’t worry as this is normal. If an ink colour shows low or empty, simply stop printing, switch of your printer, wait 10 seconds and then switch your printer back on. This will reset the ink level to full on your computer. You may also get the occasional warning on your computer screen to tell you that you are not using Epson original inks. Just confirm that you are happy to continue and the warning will go away.
3. Always try and use your printer at least once a week, and if you are not printing try to turn you printer on for a few minutes once every few days. When you turn a printer on, it goes through a mini head-clean which can prevent the build up of dried ink on the underside of your ink head. - If you go on holiday, why not leave your printer switched 'on' and connect your print to the mains through an inexpensive central heating timer switch, set to turn on for a few minutes every other day - when you return, your print head will be in perfect order, ready to print. |
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C.I.S Ink Reservoir Recovery: |
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If you have a Continuous Ink System and you are experiencing a lack of ink in one (or more) of your channels you may have lost your ink reservoir:
• To recover this reservoir, you must take out the cartridge that is causing problems (to do this you will need to move the carriage to the cartridge change position, if you do not know how to do this, the procedure is explained in your original CIS instructions manual) and place it on a piece of tissue paper.
• Take a CIS syringe from your original CIS kit (If you have not got a syringe, you can purchase one from here)
• Remove the bung from the top of the CIS cartridge that is causing problems and insert the Syringe inside the hole of this cartridge.
• Slowly pull up on the syringe until approximately 5ml of ink is present inside the syringe (not just foam or air).
• Take the syringe out of the hole and insert the rubber bung back into the hole on the top of the cartridge.
• Place cartridge back in the printer.
• You can then syringe the ink back into the correct ink container so no ink is wasted.
• Rinse out the syringe with water over a sink and keep safe in case you need it again.
• Perform a nozzle check.
• Please note: You may need to leave the printer for 1 - 2 hours to allow the ink to settle before you obtain a perfect nozzle check.
• If the nozzle check is not complete after no more than 2 head cleans please contact us.
For further Epson 1400 CIS support, please refer to this page
We demonstrate further head cleaning methods for printers such as the Epson 1400 in our Bad Nozzle Check Basics training video |
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CIS Ink level reset / Cartridge recognition |
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These Epson printer CIS systems are fitted with auto reset chips (ARC) which are easily reset without taking out the cartridges. When first installing these systems, make sure that each cartridge is securely pressed in to position, and an audible ‘click’ is heard.
When a light above each cartridge comes on (press the ink change button and the arrow pertruding from the casing will point to the cartridge that is not registering), simply push the ink change button, allow the cartridge carrier to travel to the ink change position, then gently squeeze the reset switch(s) between your finger and thumb - do not press with a single finger, in case you break off the reset switch stalk.
Once you have squeezed the reset switch, press the ink change button again, and the ink light should extinguish, once the green light stops flashing. If your lights continue to stay on despite a reset procedure, this indicates that either the chip needs cleaning (rub with a dry paper towel) or that the cartridge chip needs replacing. |
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Inaccurate Colour/Installing Profiles: |
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First of all, please ensure you have a perfect nozzle check (this is carried out in the utilities section of your Epson printer driver). If you do not have a perfect nozzle check, please refer to this section of this page. Once you have confirmed you have a perfect nozzle check, ensure you are selecting the correct profile and have the correct printer settings in Adobe Photoshop for that profile. These are:
Select "Colour Management"
Select "Let Photoshop Determine Colors"
(If using Adobe Photoshop CS2 or higher)
Select correct profile in 'Print Space'
Intent: Perceptual
Use Black point compensation: unchecked
Media type:
Premium semi gloss Photo Paper - For Gloss, Satin and Semi Gloss Papers
Archival Matt Paper - For Fine Art and Matt Papers
Resolution: Best Photo
High Speed: On or Off (depending on your speed / quality expectations)
Color Management: Color Controls Selected, Color Mode: "Adobe RGB", Gamma "1.8" - For Gloss, Satin and Semi Gloss Papers
Color Management: ICM ICC / ICM Profile: Off (No color adjustment) - For Fine Art and Matt Papers
• Epson 1400 inkjet printers do vary quite noticeably one printer to another, so it is advisable to install a free ICC profile for your printer/paper/ink combination. You can download free ICC generic profiles and the installation instructions from here.
• Note. For generic gloss profiles, any colour cast can be dialled out by adjusting the cyan, magenta, and yellow sliders. Ensure only small adjustments are made as they can have a dramatic effect on the overall tone of the print. Any amount you subtract from a colour should be added to the other two so that the net effect is zero. For example a warm cast could be compensated for by reducing the magenta by -2, and adding +1 to both the yellow and cyan.
Due to the settings used for Fine Art and Matt papers this technique cannot be used for these media types.
• For professional photographers and critical enthusiasts, it may be best to commission one custom ICC printer profile for your favourite inkjet media to guarantee best possible colour accuracy and image quality. We have two specialists who look after professional photographers, and one profiling specialist who assists enthusiasts (non-professionals). Please Click here for their links |
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| If you are still experiencing difficulties with your Epson 1400 printer, please contact us and we will do our best to help you. |
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