Recent content by PeterPenguin

Thanks! I'll get some piezoflush... didn't know about that.

I have an Epson 2200 that I would like to put into long term storage. Is there a method to clear out the carts to flush the print head before I unplug it? Would I need to purchase some special cleaning carts or cleaning fluid. Usually I just use Windex. If there's a cheap easy way to clean it...

Thanks! Since I have 2 heads for my first Pixma Pro9000, then this will be just what I need for possible spare parts in the future. But in the meantime I'll just get this new machine going and fix the old one when I have a spare 3 days to take it all apart. I always wonder with all that...

Does the print head of the Pro9000 fit the Pro9000 Mark II? I posted a noise question the other day - but now my Canon Pixma Pro9000 has totally stopped printing. It sounds normal, only nothing comes out. Even after repeated soakings with Windex - nothing. Finally I had an old print head that...

Thanks... much appreciated.

Thanks! I didn't suspect the feed tray - but I now that I reset the front tray level I see it's back to the 'normal' noise level. Yes, I'll definitely hang on to my old printers - obviously since I'm still running the Epson 2200 I like the simpler older models. Does the Canon Pixma Pro9000...

My Pixma Pro9000 (that I refill myself) looks like it might be nearing it's end. It's starting to make a much louder clunking noise in the paper forwarding mechanism. And it refused to print at all for quite a while with 10 flashes of the yellow light. Some basic questions: I'm considering...