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From: abm@ptsfa.UUCP (Al Margolis)
Newsgroups: net.micro
Subject: Re: HP Thinkjet
Message-ID: <994@ptsfa.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 25-Nov-85 14:12:39 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 25 14:12:39 1985
Date-Received: Wed, 27-Nov-85 05:46:46 EST
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Organization: Pacific Bell, San Francisco
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Summary: Pump Priming

> Has anyone had a problem with a clogged jet ...

Unfortunately, this is a standard problem with the thinkjet.  The solution is
inelegant but simple: (1) remove the cartridge, (2) use an unfolded paper
clip to squeeze the ink sack (there is a hole in back for this) until ink
flows through the jets, (3) wipe the jet surface with an absorbant tissue
until relatively clean (note: one direction of wiping seems to smear, while
the other direction cleans with one or two wipes), and (4) replace the
cartridge.  My last order from HP included these general directions.

DISCUSSION:  Is this an indication of a design flaw, or a necessary
trade-off in producing an ink-jet at this price?  I hear that Epson has
a self-priming cartridge ... any experience out there?

Al Margolis     {dual, ihnp4} !ptsfa!abm
Pacific Bell    415-542-2073

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