"Arthur Entlich" <artistic-> wrote in message
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> As far as I know, the head replacement requires a reprogramming of the
> head voltages which are stored in the printer's memory, which also
> require a propriety program which Epson does not allow out of its inner
> sanctum (well, their repair depots have it, I suppose). However, even
> if they do, they need the numbers which come from the factory with the
> head, so I don't think you can just swap a head. You may be able to do
> it if you swap the WHOLE head unit with the controller card, I'm not sure.
>
> If you are speaking about the chip contacts, for the cartridge, then you
> either have to replace the whole unit, or try to find a way to replace
> that spring clip unit.
Thanks for reply.
I phoned Epson re: repair and they gave me the name of a company theyuse and
the girl dealing with me warned that it could cost over half the cost I paid
for the machine. She then very nicely gave numbers for companies dealing in
Epson parts. The lowest head replacement cost is about £60 incl p and p,
VAT.
I'm annoyed because the printer, which had obviously been out of Epson's
factory ages ago, was bought by me in Dixon's around April or May. I lost
the receipt and Dixons say they won't replace it without it.
Mind you I admit that I tried to cheat the machine into printing in black
only by replacing the empty colour cartridge with the chip removed. I guess
this was what damaged the machine.....or maybe not?
>
>
> Art
>
> Ancient Spacecraft wrote:
>
> > Epson stylus photo 895 head wanted
> >
> > The contacts on my Epson stylus photo 895 head were badly twisted.
Something
> > to do with the way the colour cartridge was removed from the head. I
don't
> > have a warranty and want to replace the head myself. Anyone know where I
can
> > buy one?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
>
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