[Rockyisle47]

Looking for someone who does computer printer repairs. My Epson 2720 Ecotank needs some help. We've been gone for 4 months and the color ink jets are clogged. Black is working fine after a few tries, but the color ones must be jammed with ink. I've done all the prescribed cleanings with no change. I've looked on Youtube and am not willing to take the plunge to clean the heads myself.

Any recommendations would be wonderful.. Thanks in advance.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Rockyisle47

Looking for someone who does computer printer repairs. My Epson 2720 Ecotank needs some help. We've been gone for 4 months and the color ink jets are clogged. Black is working fine after a few tries, but the color ones must be jammed with ink. I've done all the prescribed cleanings with no change. I've looked on Youtube and am not willing to take the plunge to clean the heads myself.

Any recommendations would be wonderful.. Thanks in advance.

Second that...The document feeder on my HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 stopped working (paper jams every time I try to feed a document). I hate to toss the printer because of that...everything else works perfectly. A repair person who charges reasonable rates would be welcome.

[billethkid]

The cost of repair may well approach the price of many new printers.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by billethkid

The cost of repair may well approach the price of many new printers.

BINGO! New printers are relatively cheap and repairs on old printers are rare.

The range from $59.00 to a couple hundred, depends on your usage.

BTW, I just read a interesting fact that if you try to save $$$$$ on ink cartridge's
by using after market ink, eventually your ink jets will clog, something to remember.

[kathyspear]

When we were snowbirding we found that the ink always dried out while we were gone. Inkjets are just not practical unless they are used regularly. You can get a brand name b&w laser printer for $150 and up on Amazon. Unless you really need color printing, I would suggest a monochrome laser printer. (My HP Laserjet 1012 was purchased in 2005 for <$100 and is still going strong!)

Good luck.

kathy

[retiredguy123]

Buy a cheap printer for under $100 and throw it out when it stops working. I don't understand how a $300 printer is worth the cost.

[wlasowicz]

Inkjet cartridges do dry out if its sits for a period of non use. I think in terms of paper jams either you bought real cheap paper that doesn't feed correctly or you need to do some basic maintenance . Open all the access door that go into the machine and vacuum out the paper lint dust. Also get a can of air in a can to blow out all the nots and crannies I trick I learned working at Xerox was to feather the ends of the paper going into the paper tray first to make there were no sticky ends

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Second that...The document feeder on my HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 stopped working (paper jams every time I try to feed a document). I hate to toss the printer because of that...everything else works perfectly. A repair person who charges reasonable rates would be welcome.

There's probably something stuck in it (like a staple, or a stuck piece of a sticker or label, or the corner of a dog-eared page that tore off).

Shut the printer off, unplug it, get some canned air, lift the document feeder up from the platen (as if you were going to make a single copy of something without using the document feeder), and spray into it for a few short bursts. That will probably loosen whatever's stuck in there.

Just don't spray for seconds at a time, that can cause damage. Short bursts only.

[Babubhat]

Excellent canon color laser often on sale for around 200. No reason to use inkjet any longer

[villagetinker]

I gave up on ink jets about 2 years ago, and now use a color laser, much more dependable.

[Nucky]

How about a 2 sided printer without a 2 sided document feeder. Stupido.

It’s pay ������ me now or pay ������ me later for printers. Get a laser jet and call it a day. I have an Epson, it’s great.

[Luggage]

eco tank printers - are quite more costly ...

Originally Posted by Michael G.

BINGO! New printers are relatively cheap and repairs on old printers are rare.

The range from $59.00 to a couple hundred, depends on your usage.

BTW, I just read a interesting fact that if you try to save $$$$$ on ink cartridge's
by using after market ink, eventually your ink jets will clog, something to remember.

[Luggage]

you could try one of the phone/ computer repair guys in Walmarts or geek squad - put I'd first talk to the brand you have

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Luggage

you could try one of the phone/ computer repair guys in Walmarts or geek squad - put I'd first talk to the brand you have

The one in Leesburg Walmart has closed up, gone out of business...

[mskaggs]

I will join the “printers are disposable these days” chorus! With the added encouragement that they often are the least expensive for Black Friday, which is right around the corner. If you can’t wait that long, see if the store will give you the sale price if it goes on sale within 30 days of purchase. They often do!