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Re different or bad inks: I am careful to ask for the right ink, in this case for my canon ip4820. This same problem happened with the new magenta cartridge so I'm assuming it is simply a very clogged head. Anyone have thoughts (or experience) on this theory: Can print heads dry and clog in a...

Sorry if I'm not clear with the problem: I bought the Canon ip4820 a few months ago and use it at least 3 times a week refilling cartridges often. I use a small scale to weigh the black cartridges and avoid printing when empty. A week ago magenta began giving me problems - after software...

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I'll happily post a nozzle check image now - I could not find how to do it in FAQ so I'll assume I use the "upload" on this page and hope it works. Btw, everything is not OK with the new Magenta cartridge - I had not refilled that one when the problem happened again - and with the same colour...

Sorry - not sure how to post this as new thread. Ink is from Island Inkjet (reputable company here in Canada) used them for years for Epson and Canon printers. Fill from drilled hole in top of cartridge/close with glue gun - done this for years with no problems. Nozzle check image not needed as...

Glad I found this place and hope someone can help with my Frustrating Problem. Grrrr!! Fairly new Canon IP4820 - constant clogged magenta print head. Tried several cleaning methods - it works for a while and then the same problem. Yesterday I bought a new Canon 226 magenta cartridge in case the...