Mostly I simply followed the disassembly instructions in the service manual until page 32. Then I had access to the logic board. On that board there are flex-cable connectors the are soldered to the board, and there were the bad solderings. Then the most exiting part: putting it back together Again!
Thank you, Stratman.
And now to my nexT Canon problem. My 5 year old lens (24-105 F4L IS) has failed. When I bought it, it was close to 1900 USD. Repair is 675 USD and a new is 925 USD. Ordered a new one today - will arrive tomorrow. DAMN YOU CANON!!!
Well got my new printhead, but the problem was still there. I Took the chance and disassembled the printer nearly into it's atoms. And low and behold! There were a few bad solderings where the flex-pcb from the printhead carriage meets the "main"-board. Re-soldered them and re-assembled the...
@ The Hat. You are so right. Managed to get the Matte Black back to life, but the grey is still split in a dark upper and brighter lower half. Looks like a new printhead is due...
One additional question: A lot of my old empty cartridges seems to suck in air. When flushed and drawn empty...
@ websnai
I'm trying to find a place in EU to source a printhead for my Canon PRO 9500. Where did you manage to find one for The Hat?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the inputs...
I've tried with another MBK cartridge without improvements, so definitely not the cartridge.
I've attached a scan of the nozzle check. Don't mind the colours, I had to adjust contrast and brightness to make the patterns visible.
I'll try a good thorough head-clean....
Hi there,
I'm new here, but have had lots of help in the already posted threads.
I now have a problem which I can't solve.
Just bought a complete refill-kit from Mike (Precision Colours).
I have cleaned the printing head doing:
Placed the head on a paper towel soaked in Windex (plenty of Windex...