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I'm back in school for the first time this afternoon, so in about 3 hours, all these ideas will be put to the test! I shall post my experiences here later on.

I was just wondering how people have got into working full time as IT techs in education? I am currently studying the final year of a degree in Primary Education and ICT (started out going to be a teacher, then decided it wasn't for me and swapped round the finish the course without teaching). At the moment I do half a day a week of IT tech at the local primary school which I really enjoy and would like to get a job doing it full time when I finish my course next July. Was wondering really if anyone has got any tips on the best way to get in?? I'm hoping my experience from doing half-days might count for something. I'm guessing I'm not likely to find much in the primary sector? Also, is there a great emphasis on loads of varied high-level experience and certifications? TIA, Chris.

Thanks, everyone. Lots of tips to try out. Have to see when the moment of truth comes next week! All the best.

Thanks for all the advice, guys. Any tips on how to actually get the various suggested solvents to the print heads themselves? I've never quite figured out how! Or is it enough to squirt it down the little nozzles that stab into the cartridges? To those suggesting dumping the Epsons - I hear you, and I agree with the sentiment, but I unfortunately have no control over such decisions. I'll certainly make suggestions, though. I wonder how long a couple of basic colour lasers would take to pay for themselves vs. 8 or so inkjets?? Cheers.

Hi Everyone, I have a question for you for my first post - been lurking for a while and like what I see, so I thought I'd test your knowledge... I'm a (very) part time tech at the local primary school and we're back from holidays next week. I'm in for the first time on the second day back and I just know my time is going to be taken up trying to unblock all the Epson Stylus inkjets which will be gooed up like mad from being unplugged all summer. Anyone out there got any hot tips for getting the ink flowing again? I consigned three printers to the great computer room in the sky last term and I don't want to be doing the same thing again! I think the problems stem from keep unplugging them, and also using cheap ink. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Cheers. P.S. To the admins: Keep up the good work!