Epson Stylus 2200 stopped because of full maintenance tank

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Epson Stylus 2200 stopped because of full maintenance tank

Does anybody know how to get to maintenance tank of Epson Stylus Photo 2200 and how to replace it or direct me to appropriate forum. The tank (pad) is apparently full and needs to be replaced. I can't use the printer and am too far from authorized service.

Milan

G5 DP 2GHz, MP quad 3, octo, MBP 2.6, Aperture 3, Mac OS X (10.6.4), 2.5GB RAM, 8GB RAM, FCS 3

Posted on Jul 20, 2010 4:15 PM

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Answer 1

dwb

Level 7

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Jul 20, 2010 6:01 PM in response to Milan Kalus

When I got a similar message about my Epson I did a search at Google: *maintenance Tank Epson xxxxx* where the xxxxx was the model number. I found the info I needed, followed the instructions and was back printing in no time.

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Answer 2

Milan Kalus Author

Level 2

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Jul 21, 2010 1:48 PM in response to dwb

Found only Manual Reset Procedure for Epson 2200 which didn't work.Cleaned the area of cartridges from ink. Checked with authorized Epson service that would charge a fortune without knowing what the problem was. Have to wait and see.

Best regards and thanks,

Milan

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Answer 3

RTSQL

Level 1

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Jul 24, 2010 1:53 AM in response to Milan Kalus

make sure you install an external waste ink bottle too -
http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/R2400WasteInk.asp
http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/1280WasteInk.asp
http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/R1900-R2880WasteInk.asp
http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/WasteInk.asp
http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/ResetCounter.asp

It's very important if you decide to reset maintenance tank counter by yourself. you will still need to deal with the waste ink.

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Answer 4

Milan Kalus Author

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Jul 24, 2010 6:19 PM in response to RTSQL

Unfortunately, neither one of these references is applicable for Epson Stylus 2200.

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Answer 5

RTSQL

Level 1

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Jul 24, 2010 9:59 PM in response to Milan Kalus

shoot.. I thought they did contain 2200...
what about this?
http://www.inkrepublic.com/members/jondokken/EpsonCIS.htm

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Answer 6

Milan Kalus Author

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Jul 25, 2010 9:47 AM in response to RTSQL

Thank you. The last reference isn't also applicable to the maintenance problem with the ink tank.

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Network 23

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Jul 25, 2010 10:30 AM in response to Milan Kalus

I used to have a 2200. I do not believe the ink tank is user-replaceable and requires a service call, but I could be wrong. You can try the manual reset, but that won't solve the problem of the tank being physically full of waste ink.

The next level up has user-replaceable ink tanks. I have a 3800 and the waste tanks are $20.

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Milan Kalus Author

Level 2

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Jul 25, 2010 10:38 AM in response to Network 23

I was able to get to the surface of the tank and could dry the pad and clean the tube. However, red flashing of all ink lights and paper light continues despite the manual reset. I am reluctant to pay $130 - 150 for a service call when I can get a new Epson Artisan 800 for $160. The service repair simply isn't cost efficient when I can't do it myself. Also, it could be something else.

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Answer 9

Jul 26, 2010 2:19 PM in response to Network 23

Actually I am using inkrepublic 3800 refillable system now and the good thing is that I dont have to buy any waste tanks any more. This system can reset the waste tanks every time when it gets full. And I just need to modify the tank by placing some cotton in it to soak the waste ink. very easy and env friendly.
you can follow the instruction below if you get a 3800 or 3880 system from them.

http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/3800-irefill-faq.asp#3800-iRefill-Maint enanceCart

http://www.inkrepublic.com/3800-iRefill.asp
http://www.inkrepublic.com/3880-iRefill.asp

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