“Windex” inkjet printhead blockage solution
Windex method
You need to mix ammonia-based Windex with distilled water at a ratio of one part Windex to nine parts water (1:9) to create the Solution.
You will need a Chux cloth and some Alfoil. The Alfoil stops the dissolved ink from getting onto the platen so make sure to fold it so no spillage occurs.
Now that we have the Solution, Chux, and Alfoil sorted, we need to get the print head into position.
That process is as follows:
Shut down the printer via the power button as usual.
Then power up the printer and when you see the head move over, open the front cover.
The head will then stop in that position.
With the front cover open, power down the printer and disconnect it from the mains.
You can now move the printer head into any position along the platen.
Fold the Chux so it’s about three layers thick, then soak it with the solution; put Alfoil underneath the Chux and slide the head over the top of the Chux and Alfoil combo.
Leave for about 2-3 hours.
Slide head back to remove the Chux, close the front cover, turn the mains back on and power up the printer. Perform a standard head clean.
Now pray to the printer gods!!
