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    My Epson printer is not printing black correctly on lines once every 1" - 2" down the page. Changing cartridge made no difference; are there any other steps I need to take?
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    If it's 1 - 2" then it's unlikely to be the ink cartridge, especially if they're not exactly the same distance apart each time. It's more likely to be an issue with the rollers or electronics.
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    Can a print head on an HP 6600 printer be replaced?
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    No. You can't.
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    I tried to clean the cyan head print on my Epson 1410 using ethyl alcohol and the print worsened. Did I burn the head print?
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    Use only 100% isopropyl alcohol or your printer's specific cleaning fluid to wipe the print heads.
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    How do I clean a dry print head?
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    Take a lint free cloth, dampen it with methylated spirit or a few puffs of cologne and very gently rub it on the cartridge head in only one direction.
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    Can I replace the print head on a HP110 printer?
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    No, you can't. You will need to buy a new printer. Try to find one at a decent price with print heads that can be replaced.
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    Can I use nail polish remover to clean print heads?
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    No; this chemical can damage plastic print heads.
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    Where am I supposed to find 100% isopropyl alcohol?
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    Any pharmacy, hardware store or supermarket.
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