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I only have the 1 extra cartridge...I ordered ink refill supplies today, but i'd have to wait for it (and also refill for the first time) If I try to clean the contacts, will that void any warranty (or cause problems w/ canon) for the chip? I believe my 90 day warranty ran out w/ the refurb...

Hi guys. Finally had to start replacing some ink cartridges in my refurb mp990 and after replacing a few, ran into a problem w/ the gray ink. When I replace the gray ink, it complains that it cannot recognize the ink tank (on ALL colors for some reason). If I replace it with the old one, it...

I know...I'm gonna return the ink I bought from amazon because I just bought a 2nd refurb mp990 for slightly over the cost of ink...yeah. Gotta start refilling from now on. WAAAAAAAAAY to expensive >_<

An alternate option is to try and buy cli-221 and replace the chips. Very good if you can find the ones w/ clear windows on the side. Considering that canon sent me cartridges that have the clear window (bought a refurb mp990 recently), you probably should still be able to find them. Probably...

well, went and ordered the printer. Just gotta clear out some space to store it :P I'll have to return the cartridges from amazon when I get them...unfortunately, I can't just "refuse" the package it seems, because it looks like another item I ordered was shipped at the same time (maybe...

wow, nice catch. I'm going through the process of "cancelling" the order from amazon (it says it's shipping "soon" (friday, btw is NOT soon)). If it goes through, then I'll buy a spare printer (might as well, since the ink alone costs that much), and then I'll have a spare printer and print...

I think i'll be ready VERY soon. I just bought a second "set" of ink...total $70 (O_O). I hope that they'll come w/ clear windows as well, but I guess if it doesn't, I'll just top fill those. I guess the thing to think about next is whether to do german method or top fill... I think i've...

Yay! Got my printer this morning and I just finished setting it up. The cartridges that I got from canon have the clear window \('-')/ I'll probably order another set of canon ink before I go ahead and start refilling. I'm curious though, how many "empty" cartridges do I really need? I...

here's a link to pharmacist's post about german refill w/ CLI-221 cartridges (what the MP990 uses) http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4315

didn't get it yet, so I'll check the carts when i get it (supposed to be delivered on the 28th, but might not be home when they arrive...might have to wait until monday) I've heard a lot of talk about cli-221's being opaque, although they might still have ones with the clear window. But I...

wow thanks! I was wavering a little between the old printer (MP990) and the new one (MG6120), but I think i'll just go and get the MP990. That coupon code makes the deal even better! good thing I didn't buy it right away. just ordered it! :)

I'm in the market for a new printer...looking for an all in one printer, mostly because we have multiple computers at our house and do scan documents from time to time. Would like to be able to print nice photos. Since ink is expensive, and a lot of new printers seem to drain ink rather...