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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    I will try your method. Thanks!
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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    Ok, so the moderator removes the links "Reason: Untrusted link are always removed...". I'll try quoting. I hope it's ok. Try this ... 1. Turn off printer 2. Hold down Resume button and press Power button. 3. Keep holding down Power button and let Resume button go. 4. Press Resume button 2 times...
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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    Just to clarify, I was using bought cartridges with no visible fill holes. I didn't know about the CLI-8 being the same, and it became difficult finding ones – I ordered but received nothing, until I found them being sold in Germany too. While waiting for it, I printed nearly nothing, but it all...
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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    Ohh sorry, how did my links suddenly get truncated? I'll try again, and thank you for all replies. As in the last one, cleaning seems to have helped a few people. How would you recommend trying that as a last attempt? Edited by Moderator, Links removed...
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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    Actually, I was so careful drying it the first time, that I was seriously afraid I over did it, as others (like on youtube) were just washing and placing back wet. So the second time, I tried drying exactly as instructed, placing on a paper towel overnight. I also only opened the ceramic after...
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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    Actually, I started with this website and the Fairy, :) but there were so many pages and links regarding the ink contamination, so maybe I didn't go by the most formal and up to date one. Or maybe I mixed solutions. I just read and saw so many. What did I do wrong trying to fix it? What did it...
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    IP3000 - 5x flashing orange after cleaning Ink contamination?

    The long version: I have a Pixma IP3000 that I like and that was being used lightly and using non-canon cartridges. The cyan was running out, but due to several suppliers and shipping delays it may have remained unreplaced for too long. I switched to a different store/brand and bought a few...
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