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Grandad35 I agree with you, if the ink in the tank side is reduced to leave the sponge exposed I believe too that ink will clog or dry in the sponge reducing its holding capacity. That is why after a rest the printer can print ok for a while before becoming starved of ink and starting to band...

Consider a poll to see how many would be interested to purchase. Making a device is fairly easy but personally who would get involved unless at least 100 printer owners would want it? Who would pay $20+ and have to fit it themselves? The theory is good and parts are readily available. There is...

pharmacist Yes, that's on the cards. There is a 5 colour trial version available in the files section on the forum "Inkmon", link previous post. There is a need of more feedback but so far it's showing a viable method. I seriously thought of creating a physical monitor not quite on the lines...

I would recomend that anyone who refills their carts do so at a minimum of 30% full. There is no reason to run them to empty and by keeping a good head of ink pressure against the sponge or valve in the case of a spongless tank the nozzles stay primed and there is less chance of all this...

Why not try my Inkmon monitor? You can get it at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/inkmon/?yguid=177393865 in the files section. The monitor is in beta testing at the moment and testers are required. It takes up when a printer monitor fails or will run in tandom. Terry

I use ink from inkbank.com.au in Australia but I see on their site they sell to overseas markets. I refill a HP720c and a multi function Epson RX530. I did a lot of research before selecting this supplier and glad I did as the results and experiance has been rewarding. I guess in the long run...

I need some more printer owners to beta test my Universal Ink Monitor Trial version on Yahoo group "InkMon" http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/inkmon/?yguid=177393865 in the files section. For it to be fine tuned there needs to be more trials conducted. Terry

I do not have a Canon but I would try uninstalling the driver, reboot and reinstall. That should illuminate a corrupt driver. Try printing a couple of A4 photos in best quality to give the nozzles a good workout. Terry

Copy the Russian text in the site at Babel fish, thats where most people go to translate stuff into their language Terry

I would try and remove the driver and reboot windows. then try re-installing the printer. There is one thing with my HP when I remove a cartridge I place a thin plastic strip between the contacts to prevent the sharp printer contacts from destroying the copper ones. I lost a cartridge this...

Actually the Epson printers use pressure to squeeze the ink on to the paper I quote. MicroPiezo print heads are at the heart of every Epson ink jet printers. These print heads are able to achieve high quality results through microscopic nozzles, or holes on the print head, from which the ink...

For ink to get thicker there would have to be either a chemical reaction or water or spirit is evaporating off. The ink I use mixes freely with water so perhaps it is just dye , water and maybe alcohol. I use some of my inks I refill with if I am doing a bit of calligraphy, They work a treat...

Trigger 37 I could use some of your expertise to help with my monitor, I do not have a Canon and rely on comments from those who do. I have made considerable changes and gradually getting it to record ok. A way to go yet though. Terry

I keep reading that you can only refill a few times. I have refilled my old HP720c carts more times than I can recall without any quality loss. What is this short life of a cartridge I hear all the time? It does not seem to apply to me which is perplexing. The best of all, this kind of comment...

If it prints fine on paper and not on DVD I would suspect it is the distance the media is from the print head. A print head does not touch the media. Put a ruler over the media and see if the height is the same as with a sheet of paper inserted. A single piece of paper under the disk may do the...

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If you refilled once and everything was ok, then on a separate occasion you have problems then you need to track down the reason. Filling is very easy provided that you follow a few rules. You say the carts did not drip, but did you leave them long enough for the internal pressure to equalize? I...

Just to add my spin and I apologise if I missed this method mentioned. I refill and to seal I use Hotmelt which is quick and if you leave a bit proud it can be pulled out easily. It conforms to the hole and with the Epson tanks where the fill position is underneath the tank, leakage would be a...

In the first instance I think it wise to purchase a refill kit to suit. It generally includes instructions for that particular cart. Also it saves money in the long run by not ruining a cartridge. Terry

Has anyone tried watered down acrylic paint, cheap, and dries reasonably quick. Probably a secret the ink suppliers never tell. needs filtering through a 99.9% water filter to remove lumps but hey what's a printer or two worth these days. I refuse to drink Glycol though even if it unclogs my...