Recent content by alex913

ghwellsjr, I checked the purge pads the way you recommended. I removed all the ink tanks from the printhead. I then took a rubber baby bulb and carefully poured enough Windex on both the black and color purge pads until I could see a puddle sitting on the pads (the surface tension of the...

Oh, one more question: how can I check the purge lines themselves (not the pads)? What is the easiest way to access them for cleaning? I read the link for the IP3000 but this one is the i560. Thanks again. Alex

GHWELLSJR, Thank you so much for the reply. I'm a fairly smart guy when it comes to these things and I was completely stumped with this problem, hence I'm here. Here's an update on my efforts: 1. Last night I sprayed Windex onto the "purge pads" on the right side of the printer where the...

Ladies and Gentlemen: I have a rather perplexing problem with my trusty Canon i560 printer. First off, I love this thing and I am trying everything to make sure it works. I've refilled original Canon BCI-6 cartridges multiple times with great success at photo printing. Eventually, the cyan...