Epson CX6600 Loss of Ink Output to Paper

Problem:

I have an Epson CX6600 printer in which I have just changed the Yellow, Magenta and Cyan cartridges, the black is down to 15% but I can't change that yet. Anyway, before I changed the cartridges the printing was ok, well, what you would expect from cartridges about to give up the ghost, but now that it is fitted with new, full cartridges and I have done a purge - Nothing. The carriage goes through all the motions but no ink is deposited on the page.

Solution(s):

First thing to check is that if you are using compatible cartridges instead of the good stuff, ensure that any tape that needs to be removed from vents is taken off.

I have seen many a printer with carts installed still wearing the tape over the vents.

If you are using the good stuff, you may be experiencing a known issue with this (and similar) Epson models. Basically a small part can split and prevent vacuum from being formed to pull ink to the waste pads.

You can check out the following file which contains a load of information about rectifying this common problem. The info is all from Epson sources and describes the cause of the problem and goes on to show to resolve it.

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1594393

It shows you specifically what causes error and how to remedy it. They also include service manuals for the CX5100 CX5200 CX5300 CX5400 CX6300 CX6400 machines to further aid you in rectifying the problem.