Canon is not in the business of selling printers.
They sell "INK".
The printer is just a marketing tool to help sell their brand of INK.
People need to keep this in mind.
Don't hate Canon. They are an INK company when it comes to printing.
If you contemplate what this means, then you'll...
I was able to Locate these two ip4500 service manuals. Email me if you need a free copy.
(1)
file: ip4500-ssm.pdf; size: 1.6MB:
title: iP4500 SIMPLIFIED SERVICE MANUAL, QY8-13BI-000, Rev.00, July 12, 2007, Canon Inc. 54 pgs.
(2)
ip4500-tr.pdf; size: 0.5 MB:
iP4500 Technical Reference...
Thanks guys. I'll use the 18 guage needles I have. I did run out to the dollar store to pick up a set of miscellaneous sewing needles for a buck. Seems that the upholstery needle could make the path through the sponge if the blunt 18 g needle pushes the sponge too much. But, its good to know...
Ink Refill Needle type question.
I have a question about the right type of needle guage to use with the "German Method."
First of all, I got the Sudhaus Redsetter. Bought off an ebay seller. But, the syringes that came with it were 5 "Slip Tip" syringes. While, the pics show 5 "Leur Lock"...
My Experiences..
So, I decided to buy the Canon PIXMA iP4500 Printer.
Because just the 5 cart ink set alone cost more than the printer, I bought two printers,
from different stores, just to increase the probability of getting a problem free unit.
One iP4500 open to use right away, the other...