Program to automate nozzle check print on Epson P900

[IPTAK]

I print infrequently, so often have issues with clogged nozzles. I know a solution is too print more often which I generally don't have time or memory to do. I also know there are some software options available that will automatically print a nozzle test page or something similar. I am sure this will waste way less ink than me running the head cleaning, but I am not sure what programs do this. Of course I would prefer a free one, but I am looking for info regarding any and all programs that can do this so I can sort out my options. What have you used or do you recommend?

Oh, Epson P900 running from a Windows platform.

Thanks!

 

[AlanG1]

QImage. Your computer must be running though.

 

[nikaga]

Hello.
Download the file AutoPrintHelp (Free) from my Google Disk storage (no viruses, Google checked). Use the translator to configure. The program was created by the developer WicReset in 2015 for the CIS countries. You just need to run it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBkP5Vj-Oja9u4HupTDQ_CbwHqnOniWz/view?usp=sharing

 

[JpPeretti]

Hello.
Download the file AutoPrintHelp (Free) from my Google Disk storage (no viruses, Google checked). Use the translator to configure. The program was created by the developer WicReset in 2015 for the CIS countries. You just need to run it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBkP5Vj-Oja9u4HupTDQ_CbwHqnOniWz/view?usp=sharing

Thanks for sharing. Is there any English language option in this app'?
JPierre

 

[John W McCormick]

I have Qimage Ultimate run "Print Schedule/Unclog Jobs" every three days. You need to leave your computer on.

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[nikaga]

JpPeretti писал/а:

nikaga писал(а):

Привет.
Скачайте файл AutoPrintHelp (Free) из моего хранилища Google Disk (без вирусов, проверено Google). Используйте переводчик для настройки. Программа была создана разработчиком WicReset в 2015 году для стран СНГ. Вам просто нужно его запустить.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBkP5Vj-Oja9u4HupTDQ_CbwHqnOniWz/view?usp=sharing

Спасибо, что поделились. Есть ли в этом приложении вариант английского языка?
JPierre

Unfortunately no

 

[JpPeretti]

JpPeretti писал/а:

nikaga писал(а):

Привет.
Скачайте файл AutoPrintHelp (Free) из моего хранилища Google Disk (без вирусов, проверено Google). Используйте переводчик для настройки. Программа была создана разработчиком WicReset в 2015 году для стран СНГ. Вам просто нужно его запустить.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBkP5Vj-Oja9u4HupTDQ_CbwHqnOniWz/view?usp=sharing

Спасибо, что поделились. Есть ли в этом приложении вариант английского языка?
JPierre

Unfortunately no

Too bad!! You wrote "Use the translator to configure" Any way to do that?
JPierre

 

[nikaga]

JpPeretti писал/а:

nikaga писал(а):

Привет.
Скачайте файл AutoPrintHelp (Free) из моего хранилища Google Disk (без вирусов, проверено Google). Используйте переводчик для настройки. Программа была создана разработчиком WicReset в 2015 году для стран СНГ. Вам просто нужно его запустить.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBkP5Vj-Oja9u4HupTDQ_CbwHqnOniWz/view?usp=sharing

Спасибо, что поделились. Есть ли в этом приложении вариант английского языка?
JPierre

Unfortunately no

Too bad!! You wrote "Use the translator to configure" Any way to do that?
JPierre

Hi.
This can be done easily with ChatGPT.

 

[nikaga]

Левая часть (окно настройки печати): Выбор настроек печати

• ⦿ Печать подготовленного 'PRN' файла → Print prepared 'PRN' file
• Обзор → Browse
• на → to (выбор принтера)
• ◯ Печать изображения → Print image
• на → to (выбор принтера)
• Настройка → Settings

Выбор расписания печати

• ⦿ Печатать каждые → Print every
  • 1 дней → 1 days
  • в 00:00:00 → at 00:00:00
  • начиная с 05.06.2025 → starting from 06/05/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY for English)
• ◯ Печатать каждый → Print every
  • понедельник → Monday (other options likely include: вторник – Tuesday, среда – Wednesday, etc.)
  • в 00:00 → at 00:00
• ◯ Печатать каждого → Print every
  • 1 числа каждого месяца в 00:00:00
    → 1st day of each month at 00:00:00

Управление

• ОК → OK
• Отмена → Cancel

Правая часть (главное окно программы AutoPrint)

• Список активных правил для автоматической печати.
  → List of active rules for automatic printing.
• Нажмите 'добавить правило', затем настройте параметры и расписание печати.
  → Click 'Add Rule', then configure the parameters and print schedule.

Кнопки управления внизу:

• Добавить правило → Add Rule
• Удалить правило → Delete Rule
• Запускать при старте системы → Start with system startup

Надпись внизу:

• PrintHelp — сервисная программа для принтеров Epson.
  → PrintHelp – service utility for Epson printers.
• www.PrintHelp.info → (остается без изменений)

 

[nikaga]

Prn file:

BRS_test1.prn

drive.google.com

The image it prints:

BRS_test1.jpg

drive.google.com

 

[JpPeretti]

Thanks a lot for giving thoses explanations.
JPierre

 

[hasselmarc]

Oh, Epson P900 running from a Windows platform.

I do automatic nozzlecheck prints from my Linux-based internet router, so I can't help you on the technical details.

BUT ... there's one caveat, no matter how you automate the prints. Be aware that the P900 printhead will leave its parking position, and only return there once the print is finished. If you have anything happen in the meantime, be it a powercut or a paper jam, the head will stay exposed to air until you remedy the situation.

I've had a paper jam happen once, and wasn't around to fix it for 4 days. The head was comletely dry and not a single nozzle worked anymore. Getting them all back required 2 full powercleans, and multiple normal cleans.

 

[Kulibertnelson]

You may try this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/printers/comments/1b7zkfc/nozzle_check_scripttask_help

it works perfectly for me for the R2880 and the P900. In the script you may always specify the full path. Hope it helps.

 

[JpPeretti]

You may try this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/printers/comments/1b7zkfc/nozzle_check_scripttask_help

it works perfectly for me for the R2880 and the P900. In the script you may always specify the full path. Hope it helps.

Sorry for such a late answer; just found your message!

anyway, thanks a lot for your advice.

JPierre

 

[Kulibertnelson]

I noticed that when the R2880 was powered on for 2 weeks or so, the nozzle check may not look perfect anymore, despite of regular daily nozzle check prints. Also the output for a nozzle may be completely misplaced. This was not due to clogging, but probably due to the electronics (aging?), because the nozzle check returned to perfect after switching the printer off and pulling the plug for a while. Therefore, it may be recommended to occasionally switch the printer off. The P900 did not (yet) exhibit this behavior.