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    Canon Pixma MG6821 - Print head alignment

    Thanks PeterBJ for the video and post. (I replied to this already but it disappeared) That video was very helpful - probably the best that I've seen for Print Head removal and re-install. Since the price of a print head is nearly $100 - and 2/3 the cost of a new printer – I'll probably...
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    MG7530 - Setup and first thoughts

    Thanks PeterBJ. That one video by 'Mike' was very helpful. I'm going to get mine out and see if it's just clogged or something. The price for replacement print heads I see is 2/3 the price of a new printer. So not sure I'll go that route. Thanks again. Very helpful posts.
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    Canon Pixma MG6821 - Print head alignment

    Thanks 'The Hat'. Appreciate the reply. I guess I need a new head then. I tried removing the 'print head' by following Canon's help guide but can't figure out how to get it out. Then watched some videos... still a no go. Feels like the carriage for ink wells is going to break before it...
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    Canon Pixma MG6821 - Print head alignment

    Thanks for the reply. I printed out a nozzle check pattern and it looks good to me. Here are two images. Note: It actually looks better than the scanned copy. I also did a nozzle clean function just to be sure. Here's one on box.com site: https://app.box.com/s/z8z5pa6u89jyfxcqbkofc1bsxpr89u1j
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    Canon Pixma MG6821 - Print head alignment

    I've had this Canon Pixma MG6821 for two years now with very little problems. Yesterday I printed out something fine. Then 10 mins later I try to print something else. It starts to print then stops with a message saying "Print head out of alignment". I tried the 'auto' print head alignment...
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    Canon MG6821 - Not responding

    Update... Found out there were 2 drivers installed. Windows 10 update added one which was wrong. Thanks Mr. Softy. Fixed.
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    Canon MG6821 - Not responding

    I searched for this problem without getting any results first. My apologies if I missed it... I have a Canon MG6821 and it's been fine for a couple of years and really like — until recently. Now all of a sudden after it sits idle for a time, I turn it on and then try to print something from...
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    Canon Pixma - too much cleaning

    Thanks. Hmm? Maybe I should spring for a Canon PG Black if I want sharpest black and printing.
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    Canon Pixma - too much cleaning

    I appreciate all these replies. Thanks. I wasn't aware that too much 'downtime' meant more cleaning. I guess that makes sense. I did buy some aftermarket ink carts on Amazon by Sherman I think it was. It was $42 for 2 of each — or 10 carts. I've only changed the PG Black cart so far and it...
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    Canon Pixma - too much cleaning

    Thanks 'The Hat' for replying. I'll keep these suggestions in mind.
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    Canon Pixma - too much cleaning

    Hi, I searched the forum for this, but didn't find it addressed as yet. If it has been I apologize. I have a Canon Pixma MG6800. It works okay, but I noticed that it cleans the ink cartridges way too often in my opinion. Every time it prints just a pg or two, it cleans the carts. I've...
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    Just joined

    Thank you Stratman. I appreciate that info. I'll be sure to check out 'Precisioncolors.com'.
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    Just joined

    Hi, I just joined this very informative forum. Looks like a lot of knowledgeable and courteous folks here. Nice to be a member. I recently purchased a new printer, a Canon Pixma MG6821. It seems to work pretty well and is very fast too. After two weeks of moderate printing though I've...
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