Recent content by msmart

Add a dash (hyphen) or underscore character in place of the spaces in your filename. Or add quotes to the filename in the command. The command prompt doesn't like spaces in filenames.

I don't let the reservoir run dry. I refill them regardless of what the printer/Win levels show. I've learned how compatible carts with ARC chips work from here.

Are your carts clear or opaque/black? Hopefully clear. Your fourth option is the only/best way to check ink level. Ignore what the printer/Windows tells you. Fill with more ink when the reservoir is low regardless of what the printer LCD or Windows or LEDs show. When the red x shows on the...

@Celso, your 150/151 ink carts should have Auto Reset Chips (ARC). Wait until the printer says the cart is out of ink (Red X). When it does, remove the cart then reinsert it and the printer will now read it as full. The only drawback to this method is that you have to keep checking the ink...

@The Hat, thanks. They're relatively new carts. I got them from Precision Colors in May. If I continue to have issues with them after trying mikling's method, I'll contact him.

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Thanks, I'll leave the hole as it is. Will I regret trying this method with ink in the cartridge? What's the worst that can happen, ink dribbling down my arm?

I too, am having ink starvation with my 250/251 compatible cartridges in my MX922. Searched and found this thread. I haven't tried mikling's method yet but before I found this thread, I was wondering if making the air vent hole above the sponge slightly larger would help. So I ask, would...

You're welcome. To make sure I give proper attribution to the J tray template I modified/use, I searched for it again. Here it is: http://unusedbagels.com/photoshop-psd-template-for-canon-j-mg-5420-cddvd-label-tray/

I print using Photoshop Elements. My brand new (last week) MX922 uses the same J tray that your new printer uses. Here is a template that I found on the 'net and then modified for printing on FalconMedia Smart Guard Glossy DVD discs...

There is no way to refurbish an inkjet printhead. At best, it can only be cleaned, tested and cleaned again. It's not hard to forge packaging material to make it look like new, original packing and sell it as new. So what they're actually selling is cleaned used product. Unfortunately...

I looked at the reviews for your printer at BH Photo and several said they had problems with WiFi printing. I was going to ask if it's all multi-page PDFs or just this one? Added: you could try right clicking on the printer, choose Properties > Advanced tab and change from spooling to direct...

Look on Craigslist. You may get lucky and find an MP600 for cheap and use its printhead. It's where I get my replacements. BTW, welcome to the forum.

The Hat said "Its congratulations you need". In the interest of full disclosure, my post was a thinly veiled brag. crenedecotret said "I have an IP4500 with a bad printhead here if you want it ...." Thanks but I have enough iP4500 carcasses in the garage. fotofreek said "unused ip4500 for US...

I need an intervention.... someone help me please!! I just bought another iP4500 on craigslist tonight for USD $50. "New" and unused!!! Tomorrow I'll be picking up a used one for USD $20. Make it stop!!!! :barnie