On 26/11/17 06:17, Tony Duell wrote: >> Also - does anyone know what the material on the printhead capping >> station is, or if they're still available? >> It looks like a cardboard or blotting paper pad with a plastic backing >> card. This one is soaked in ink and looks like it could do with being >> replaced. I assume it's to stop the cartridge from drying out? > > In the Thinkjet (I have several and the service manual) it doesn't > cap the printhead. It's just something for the printhead to spray > onto when it is priming it. > > You got a new strip in the pack with the new print head cartridge.
No I didn't - the print head package only contained the cartridge (in a foil bag). There was a little piece of card attached to the cartridge sealing tape, but that's it. Hence why I asked about the blotters :) I wonder if the 51604A cartridges still need them. Thanks, -- Phil. classic...@philpem.me.uk http://www.philpem.me.uk/
