Archive for November, 2014

Inkjet Print Quality Issues: Understanding the Print-Heads

How to resolve over 90% of inkjet print quality issues in under 5 minutes: Understanding The Print-Heads and how to clean them.

Most inkjet quality issues can be resolved in under 5 minutes!

Replace Cartridge or Cartridge Not Recognized Error in Epson XP600 / XP800 Continuous Ink System

When you get the “Replace Cartridge “ or “Cartridge not recognized” message, follow these steps:

a. Press the OK button on the printer, open the scanner unit cover, and then remove the plastic part from the sensor slot so that the cartridges move into the replacement position.

About bison3D Filaments

3d-filaments.jpgAbout Bison3D 3D Filaments – ABS and PLA.  Bison3D ABS as a polymer can take many forms and can be engineered to have many properties. In general, it is a strong plastic with mild flexibility (compared to PLA). Natural ABS before colorants have been added is usually soft milky beige. The flexibility of ABS makes creating interlocking pieces or pin connected pieces easier to work with. It is easily sanded and machined. Notably, ABS is soluble in Acetone allowing one to weld parts together with a drop or two, or smooth and create high gloss by brushing or dipping full pieces in Acetone. Compared to PLA, it is much easier to recycle ABS.

Resetting Some Common HP Errors

hp-error.jpgSome errors such as “Ink system failure”, “Scanner system failure” and similar error messages on HP printers can be resolved quickly in some cases.  They are usually related to the printer not recognizing the cartridges, so check that you have a good contact with the chips on the cartridge (if the cartridges have chips) first, and then try these procedures:

Epson Resetter – How to Reset Epson Inkjet Cartridges

chip-resetter-for-epson.jpgTHE UNI-KIT CHIP RESETTER is used to reset the chip on an Epson inkjet cartridge, and does not change the property of the cartridge itself. In order to reuse an Epson ink cartridge, it needs to be both “reset” and “refilled”.

Inkjet: My cartridge is not recognized

my-inkjet-cartridges-not-recognized.pngWhat does it mean when an inkjet cartridge is not being recognized by the printer?