Well just to thank everyone for the feedback. I have and use the cleaning cartridges when I change the cartridges, I only use oem inks and I have read all I could find about how to save a clogged head on a epson. I have used the windex soaked paper towel where you let is sit overnight with the printhead on it. That's what got the printer working six weeks ago but nothing seems to help this time around. thanks bill