Ink splashes Epson 1500w

[asadana19]

Having an issue with my Epson 1500w and wondering if someone can shed some light on it please?
i keep getting these ink splashes over print transfers. Issue only started on the weekend.

Please help!!

[Justin]

Are you using CIS or refill carts?n How is nozzle check?

[GoonerGary]

It could be a build up of ink on your rollers or on the bottom. Get a J cloth or similar own brand, something which doesn't shed dust, damp it with IPA solution and clean all round. Your cloth will pick up ink from somewhere inside, even if your prints are fine...it gets messy inside printers.

[asadana19]

I’m using Refill Carts and the nozzle check printed fine (image attached) yellow is there just hard to see lol

[asadana19]

I see this has ink on it etc, it’s in the far left hand side of the printer does this look normal? Sorry I’m new to all of this lol

[socialgiraffe]

I would say it is your refill carts are nearing the end of life and the seal has gone.

[asadana19]

Hm I’m not sure, the carts are relatively new.. couple months? I moved from CISS to refill recently

[socialgiraffe]

Hm I’m not sure, the carts are relatively new.. couple months? I moved from CISS to refill recently

From my understanding of why ink "drops" is that it is to do with the vacuum not being good enough and ink is leaking from the nozzle. I could be very wide of the mark with that statement so don't delve too much into it unless someone backs me up who really does know what they are talking about :-)

On my Roland, on the rare occasion that I experienced what you have there, it has been a rogue hair that has stuck to the print head. A quick wipe and it is gone. However this is far easier to do on a Roland and I would not have a clue how to do it on a 1500W

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[knightweb]

Hi,

How old is your 1500w, do you have a waste ink container fitted?

[InkExpress]

I would say it is your refill carts are nearing the end of life and the seal has gone.

Would agree with this Simon, if the cartridges are old (12-24 months) the seals will be wearing out, this lets the ink flow and drip out the printing head as it passes left to right when printing. Seen it a lot over the years.

Replace with a new fresh set and all should be fine again.

Alex