Thoughts on the Epson R2000

[Steve Berley]

I inherited an Epson R2000 printer and was told that it the inks sometimes dry up and clog. I’m certain it’s not been used in about 14+ months.

Is it likely to be a giant headache to deal with?

Thanks,

 

[Gesture]

I would start by installing the Epson official driver (don't use the one that Windows or Max OSX can install as a default).

See if the printer works, what the ink levels report as and if there is ink in each channel, you can print a nozzle check. That will give you some indication of the potential challenge.

If there are issues, maybe do just one head clearing and see if the nozzle check improves, before buying new inks or trying more involved cleaning procedures. Inkjetmall is a good place to find cleaning videos.

Yes, it's an old model, but it could still be fun. Not sure of new-old inks are available on eBay. Good luck.

 

[Molydoly]

I inherited an Epson R2000 printer and was told that it the inks sometimes dry up and clog. I’m certain it’s not been used in about 14+ months.

Is it likely to be a giant headache to deal with?

Thanks,

Cartridges last longer when stored properly in the correct environment. Cartridges can also dry up if they are not used properly. To get the most out of your printer cartridge, make sure it remains sealed and is stored upright in a cool, dark space like a desk cupboard.

Now you can stop my ink cartridges from clogging is;

The easiest way to keep your printheads clear and in proper working order is to use the printer regularly. This keeps the ink flowing properly and prevents it from drying on the heads. Use your printer every few days or at least once a week to keep the printheads moist with fresh ink.

 

[Simon Garrett]

I inherited an Epson R2000 printer and was told that it the inks sometimes dry up and clog. I’m certain it’s not been used in about 14+ months.

Is it likely to be a giant headache to deal with?

Thanks,

Cartridges last longer when stored properly in the correct environment. Cartridges can also dry up if they are not used properly. To get the most out of your printer cartridge, make sure it remains sealed and is stored upright in a cool, dark space like a desk cupboard.

Now you can stop my ink cartridges from clogging is;

The easiest way to keep your printheads clear and in proper working order is to use the printer regularly. This keeps the ink flowing properly and prevents it from drying on the heads. Use your printer every few days or at least once a week to keep the printheads moist with fresh ink.

I had an R2000 for many years, and often went weeks or even a month or two without using it and had few clogs. In that respect it was the best Epson printer I've had. I got rid of it only when the paper feed mechanism was worn out beyond economic repair.

 

[NAwlins Contrarian]

I inherited an Epson R2000 printer and was told that it the inks sometimes dry up and clog. I’m certain it’s not been used in about 14+ months.

Is it likely to be a giant headache to deal with?

Assuming you can download from the Epson website a driver package for whatever operating system you're using, what's the harm in trying? Install it, print a nozzle check. What do you get? It may print fine. It may have clogs you can clear with a basic self-cleaning or two, maybe a self-cleaning / wait overnight / self-cleaning cycle. If after all that it doesn't appear to be working completely or at least close to working completely, then you can decide how much effort, money, and/or time you do or don't want to put into it.

FWIW and AFAIK, the R2000 is one of the less common older Epson pigment-ink printers that does not have the black ink switching valve, which is a common point of failure.

 

[Steve Berley]

Thanks all for your insights

 

[honeybz]

I own and bought an Epson R2000 when they first came out. I still use it. It is an excellent printer. After extended use the printer will start start smearing the prints with ink. This comes from the ink pads on the right and left. When this happens you have to soak up the ink with a paper towel. Sometimes the print head clogs, Try the head cleaning in Epson Utility. Try it three times, if this doesn't work you will have to move the print head so it is on top of paper towels soaked in Windex. You can move the print head freely by powering on the printer and then quickly unplugging it. Do this and then you can position it over the Windex soaked paper towels. Leave it there for at least two hours. Then do another head cleaning and see if it did the trick. I should. If not, repeat.

 

[Steve Berley]

Thanks. I think you’re the printer’s savior

 

[Gesture]

Don't overdo the drenching of paper towel under the prin thead. The paper towel can disintegrate and debris can get trapped underneath. Watch some videos on Inkjetmall. You only need a small section of paper towel and use one that is less likely to break apart.