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Hello People,

I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?

I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.

I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
bjc21e print head units.

Thanking you all in advance for your comments.

Martin
 
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Just get some ammonia, the type without soap in it is best.



"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hello People,
>
> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
> bjc21e print head units.
>
> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
> Martin
 
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On 17 Nov 2004 15:15:34 -0800, martin@icanfixit.co.uk (Martin) wrote:

>Hello People,
>
>I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
>store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
>I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
>I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
>especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
>bjc21e print head units.
>
>Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
>Martin

"Windex" is a commercial product available in most supermarkets in the
U.S. & Canada, but I don't know about how good it is for cleaning
print-heads, as it contains ammonia.
 
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Windowlene! (glass cleaner)
--
Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging & Hardware)
www.coribright.com

"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
> Hello People,
>
> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
> bjc21e print head units.
>
> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
> Martin
>
 
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Just do a google web search for "Windex".
Here is a link to a place you can get a whole case thought I don;t know what
overseas shipping would be!!
http://www.restockit.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=windex&btnSearch=GO&Page=1&c1=ppc&source=google&kw=Windex&gcid=s13921x001-search&gtkw=%22Windex%22
Good Luck,
Matthew

"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
> Hello People,
>
> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
> bjc21e print head units.
>
> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
> Martin
 
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"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
> Hello People,
>
> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and

Windolene still works but for some reason (it smells stronger) Mr Muscle a
kitchen wipe down fluid and their shower cleaner works better. I have just
cleaned an Epson 895 in 10 minutes with that - and it is perfect again.
If you place a small swab of the ink in a saucer full you'll notice it
disperses instantly - sortuv explodes.
Tony
--
Spit less spotlets - spotless inkjet prints...
http://www.aah-haa.com 30% more ink
 
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On 17 Nov 2004 15:15:34 -0800, martin@icanfixit.co.uk (Martin) wrote:

>Hello People,
>
>I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
>store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
>I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
>I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
>especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
>bjc21e print head units.
>
>Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
>Martin



Its just a Window cleaning solution..
 
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On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:55:13 -0700, "Dan G" <Dan@xxxx.com> wrote:

>Just get some ammonia, the type without soap in it is best.
>
>



Great and end up with No Print head..

>"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
>> Hello People,
>>
>> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
>> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>>
>> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>>
>> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
>> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
>> bjc21e print head units.
>>
>> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>>
>> Martin
>
 
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On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:55:13 -0700, "Dan G" <Dan@xxxx.com> wrote:

>Just get some ammonia, the type without soap in it is best.
>
>



Great and end up with No Print head, Plus chocking your guts up..

It affects the Lungs badly.



>"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
>> Hello People,
>>
>> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
>> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>>
>> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>>
>> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
>> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
>> bjc21e print head units.
>>
>> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>>
>> Martin
>
 
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 01:56:02 -0000, "Tony" <auct1@pantsaah-haa.com> wrote:

>
>
>"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
>> Hello People,
>>
>> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>
>Windolene still works but for some reason (it smells stronger) Mr Muscle a
>kitchen wipe down fluid and their shower cleaner works better. I have just
>cleaned an Epson 895 in 10 minutes with that - and it is perfect again.
>If you place a small swab of the ink in a saucer full you'll notice it
>disperses instantly - sortuv explodes.
>Tony



That is what I find with Ajax Spray n'Wipe
 
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Several years ago, U S Consumer Reports
suggested a fornula that was supposed to be similar to U S WINDEX.
One-half cup of sudsy ammonia,
One pint Isopropyl alcohol (78%)
One teaspoon dishwashing detergent
(liquid).
Dilute to one gallon.
We have used this as a Windex replacement for years.
I have never had occasion to try it for printer head cleaning.

for e-mail, remove pany.htm
 
Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?)

Yes, Windex is a North American product. The Windex used for head
cleaning is simply an ammoniated window cleaner. It is made up of
water, glycol, ammonia and maybe a bit of alcohol.

Any generic window cleaner with ammonia will work. There is a UK
product which is clear in color called Original Windolene which is
similar (NOT the thick pink liquid which you dilute).

If you cannot get an ammoniated window cleaner, maybe you can acquire
household NON-SUDSY ammonia. If so, you can mix this one part ammonia
to 9-10 parts water for a similar dilution to window cleaner.

Some places in the world do not seem to sell ammonia as a cleaning
liquid. I do not know if this is because it can be used in explosive
production, or due to health issues (it has a mild risk to the
respiratory tract if used full strength without ventilation).

Art


Martin wrote:

> Hello People,
>
> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
> bjc21e print head units.
>
> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
> Martin
 
Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?)

Actually, Windex comes in several formulas, not all containing ammonia.

They have some versions which have no ammonia, and some which contain
vinegar (all purpose). It is indeed the ammonia and the glycol that
make sit a good inkjet head cleaner, as most inkjet inks are alkaline
and the ammonia helps to dissolve both the dyes and the resins in
pigmented inks.

Art

E. Barry Bruyea wrote:

> On 17 Nov 2004 15:15:34 -0800, martin@icanfixit.co.uk (Martin) wrote:
>
>
>>Hello People,
>>
>>I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>>windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>>was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
>>store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>>
>>I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>>
>>I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
>>especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
>>bjc21e print head units.
>>
>>Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>>
>>Martin
>
>
> "Windex" is a commercial product available in most supermarkets in the
> U.S. & Canada, but I don't know about how good it is for cleaning
> print-heads, as it contains ammonia.
>
>
 
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Dan G wrote:

> Just get some ammonia, the type without soap in it is best.
>
>
>

Undiluted household ammonia may cause damage to a printer's head. It is
too alkaline and it is corrosive. Sine most inkjet printers use metal
components in the head, that is probably not good for them. I usually
suggest about a 10:1 water to household ammonia mix, this is similar in
concentration to that used by most liquid window cleaners which use ammonia.

Art
 
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That's a fine recipe for window cleaner. However, it is not safe to use
in an inkjet printer.

I was just looking on line for the MSDS for Windex and I found it.

I also found Ajax window cleaner, but I haven't yet found either Mr.
Muscle Shower Cleaner or Ajax Spray n' Wipe (in terms of the MSDS)

The window cleaners contain, a type of glycol (some use propylene, some
ethylene) alcohol (usually isopropyl) some form of ammonia, and lots of
water.

If anyone finds the MSDS of ingredients for Mr. Muscle Shower Cleaner,
or Ajax Spay N' Wipe, I'd be most interested, and would appreciate if
they would send me a copy in private email.

Thanks,


Art

Innealtoir wrote:

> Several years ago, U S Consumer Reports
> suggested a fornula that was supposed to be similar to U S WINDEX.
> One-half cup of sudsy ammonia,
> One pint Isopropyl alcohol (78%)
> One teaspoon dishwashing detergent
> (liquid).
> Dilute to one gallon.
> We have used this as a Windex replacement for years.
> I have never had occasion to try it for printer head cleaning.
>
> for e-mail, remove pany.htm
 
Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?)

Marty,

Windex is a very popular window cleaner here in the USA, BUT do not use
anything to clean any printer parts that is not recommended by the printer
mfr.

My Epson printer, (after you have tried the printer's built-in
Self-Cleaner), is supposed to be cleaned with a soft cloth and a mild
detergent.

My idea of a "mild detergent" is something that a young lady would use to
wash her filmy lace panties.

I think Windex contains Ammonia, which may be too strong.


"Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
> Hello People,
>
> I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
> windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
> was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
> store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>
> I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>
> I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
> especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
> bjc21e print head units.
>
> Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>
> Martin
 
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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:49:32 GMT, Arthur Entlich <artistic@telus.net> wrote:

>That's a fine recipe for window cleaner. However, it is not safe to use
>in an inkjet printer.
>
>I was just looking on line for the MSDS for Windex and I found it.
>
>I also found Ajax window cleaner, but I haven't yet found either Mr.
>Muscle Shower Cleaner or Ajax Spray n' Wipe (in terms of the MSDS)
>
>The window cleaners contain, a type of glycol (some use propylene, some
>ethylene) alcohol (usually isopropyl) some form of ammonia, and lots of
>water.
>
>If anyone finds the MSDS of ingredients for Mr. Muscle Shower Cleaner,
>or Ajax Spay N' Wipe, I'd be most interested, and would appreciate if
>they would send me a copy in private email.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Art



The Spray n'Wipe came recommended from a Friend that works for a Printer
repair firm as they use it..

It does contain Ammonia, but a detergent as well, its thicker than a window
cleaner.


>Innealtoir wrote:
>
>> Several years ago, U S Consumer Reports
>> suggested a fornula that was supposed to be similar to U S WINDEX.
>> One-half cup of sudsy ammonia,
>> One pint Isopropyl alcohol (78%)
>> One teaspoon dishwashing detergent
>> (liquid).
>> Dilute to one gallon.
>> We have used this as a Windex replacement for years.
>> I have never had occasion to try it for printer head cleaning.
>>
>> for e-mail, remove pany.htm
 
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I think the type of cleaning being discussed in the manual is cleaning
the exterior of the case. In fact, that can be cleaned with either a
mild detergent (like quite diluted dishwashing liquid) but ammoniated
window cleaner is also safe on the plastic and does a good job or
removing ink stains in many cases.

For cleaning the heads and under the heads you need to use an ammoniated
cleaner to fully dissolve the inks, and it works well and safely.

Art

Panos Popadopalous wrote:

> Marty,
>
> Windex is a very popular window cleaner here in the USA, BUT do not use
> anything to clean any printer parts that is not recommended by the printer
> mfr.
>
> My Epson printer, (after you have tried the printer's built-in
> Self-Cleaner), is supposed to be cleaned with a soft cloth and a mild
> detergent.
>
> My idea of a "mild detergent" is something that a young lady would use to
> wash her filmy lace panties.
>
> I think Windex contains Ammonia, which may be too strong.
>
>
> "Martin" <martin@icanfixit.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:e05a06fe.0411171515.3a66fd4b@posting.google.com...
>
>>Hello People,
>>
>>I have heard alot about the fluid which you guys call windex. Is
>>windex an american term for the item? I live in Northern Ireland and
>>was wondering what i would be asking for at a supermarket or hardware
>>store ( Hello could i have a bottle of windex) or?
>>
>>I hope you understand what i'm trying to say.
>>
>>I take this fluid is very good at clearnig print head problems,
>>especially for those little epson stylus inkjets and the canon's
>>bjc21e print head units.
>>
>>Thanking you all in advance for your comments.
>>
>>Martin
>
>
>
 
Howya martin, Cormac in Galway here ... cleaning fluid would not be much good on top of your sailboat mast when you need to know where the wind is coming from !! On the other hand giving a bottle of it to Father Jack would do the trick ! Rgds
 
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