Frank: Be sure usb cable is plugged-in both at computer and printer. Be sure printer is plugged into AC outlet and is switched on. You need both "My Printer" and "MP Navigator" drivers available at Canon USA WEB site here...
Two New Canon IP4300 printers available U.S. EBAY here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-PIXMA-iP4300-Photo-Printer_W0QQitemZ220559025864QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCOMP_Printers?hash=item335a57a6c8
and here...
Leego, I get this error message when *I forget to turn on printer Power Switch. Also you might determine if printer is designated "Default" printer. Other than that, be sure printer usb cable is indeed plugged into computer, or perhaps computer usb port is bad. Try another usb port. Perhaps...
MP610 service manual on EBAY priced $4.00 U.S. See it here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-MP610-MP-610-Repair-Service-Manual-PDF_W0QQitemZ320465535929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Nonfiction_Book?hash=item4a9d3c03b9
Manual is in .PDF format and seller sez worldwide shipping. Think he just provides a...
Dont know what kind of printer you have Wilko, but you might try Octoinkjet here:
http://www.octoink.co.uk/index.php
First class supplier. Ive had excellent service from them and Im in USA.
Regards
Brady38 and Billkunert
Sorry, just trying to provide info to the forum. If you have found print heads much cheaper, let us have the vendor phone numbers and addresses.
Here is source for Canon MP600 Service Manual:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-PIXMA-MP600-MP-600-MFP-Service-Manual-Repair-PDF_W0QQitemZ230415332963QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCOMP_Printers?hash=item35a5d2f663
.PDF file Electronic delivery worldwide at cost of $3 Paypal only
Sections include:
*...
I found this source for new replacement Canon print heads here:
http://shop.ebay.com/thesawbuck/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340
Runs about $50 including shipping for MP600, IP4300, MP800 and MP830
Seller has many other models as well. Seller indicates USA shipping only.
Rockslide: Try these two vendors:
Hobbicolors (U.S.) on EBAY here:
http://shop.ebay.com/kbay2002/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
Precision Colors (Canada) on EBAY here:
http://shop.ebay.com/chubs380/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
Both seem to be highly recommended this forum and I...
Here is my new Ink Refill Service Module
Click thumbs to enlarge pictures
Refill squeeze bottles with needles here:
http://www.octoink.co.uk/products/SquEasyFill-100ml-kit-%252d-5-bottles.html
Or bottle caps with needles here (you provide your own bottles)...
Blunt and sharpies available at:
http://www.octoink.co.uk/categories/Spares%2C-Parts-%26-Tools/Syringes%2C-needles%2C-luer-fittings/
Refill squeeze bottles with needles here:
http://www.octoink.co.uk/products/SquEasyFill-100ml-kit-%252d-5-bottles.html
Or bottle caps with needles here (you...
Now that you guys have graduated from the school of hard knocks, Im wondering which is it:
Ammonia
Windex
Isopropyl Alcohol
Distilled Water
Or Just plain hot Tap Water
Many thanks for your expertise and for the super sharing of info on this forum.
Happy New Year to you all.
Regards
Im confused (as always). Some advocate sealing air vent to prevent evaporation of ink in stored cartridges. Others have said one must keep vents unsealed to allow equalization of pressure inside with outside pressure. Which is it? If left unsealed, will the ink truly evaporate. Should the...
Ian: Appreciate your measurement on the IP4300. I will be sure to press the silicone plug full home to ensure clearance. Thank you for the assist. Best Regards
Emerald: Thats terriffic. You helped me out greatly! I will follow your lead and pull the plug on mine as well and lay a penny on top to verify clearance. Thank you so much for helping me. Really didnt know how I was going to accomplish that task. I assume that pulling the plug wont upset...
Thanks Emerald. Nice Photos. I believe your 4200 has a little more clearance than my IP4300 or MP600. Will keep my fingers crossed. How did you stop the print head carriage from moving to take a photo? Thanks for your efforts. Regards