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Just get an iP4500 :|

Good, glad you were able to clear it ! A second set of already refilled carts is a better plan.

OK, maybe the best way to keep it sorted is to think of the type of tank that the printer takes. As you know, we're in another major "generation" change with Canon inkjets and the new models look very unsavory from a refillers standpoint. The last of the desirable CLI-8, PGI-5BK cartridged...

Re-read post #12. (iP3300 is similar to iP3500)

You should have mentioned this earlier. If I understand correctly, you left the printhead intake uncovered for several days ?? For future reference do not leave a printhead intake uncovered for more than the few seconds it takes to change out a spent ink tank. You almost certainly have a...

I would never recommend running "a stream of water over the printhead". Ineffective, plus who wants to risk wetting the PCB ? Use the push-pull, adapted syringe method. Kleenex is another that would fall into the "not recommended" category because it sheds lint far too easily to make it useful...

I would also suspect the purge unit (pump) in this case. The park pad will be dark with ink whether the purge unit is working or not. You can syringe Windex onto the park pad so that it returns to white. You may have to blot it with a few Q-Tips to help the Windex treatment. If you then run a...

Otherwise known as the "Gillette Business Model" based on selling the public, razor blades that fit their durable blade holders. The scheme became obsolete with the introduction of the disposable Bic razor.....Hmmmmm :|

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OK, I rubberband the orange plastic cap back in place, seal the vent with blue masking tape and then store in an air-tight container such as Snapware. See post #6 http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3358&p=1

Are you trying to seal the vent, fill hole or outlet ?

OK, but note that the manual cleaning cycles are selectable in these groups : All tanks Black pigment Dye-based array If non-selectable cleaning cycles were a concern, one could use a dye-based black refill in place of pigment black.

Whoa, hold the phone....Hobbicolors carts from inkpower ??? ...ya gotta explain that one. And yes, you could sell the spent carts on eBay esp. if they're genuine Hobbicolors, drilled and tapped with nylon screws.

Are these carts genuine Canon ? If they are poorly constructed aftermarket carts, that could be the cause of your troubles.

I wouldn't sell the iP4500 this short, in fact most all reviews of this printer declare it best in class and way ahead of its rivals. For direct-disc printing it has no rivals except perhaps its own stable mates. Also, note that it is a 5 tank system.

Yes, Grandad's method is very thorough. Instead of tap water, I've been using a 60ml adapted syringe with heated, distilled water. Takes abour 5-6 loads per cart to flush. Not practical for large amounts of carts. In my climate (PNW), with an added 1/8" hole on the top of the reservoir side...

Air-tight gaskets, locking latches, they're the bomb. http://www.snapware.com//product_buy.asp?dept%5Fid=1001 The two cup size very neatly holds 8 BCI-3 carts with OEM caps, upright. Larger sizes can be used for bulk ink bottle storage. Outside of the US the brand may appear as "BIOKIPS"

Nicely done Lin ! Can you identify the suppliers of the various plugs ?

MP600. Fry's rebates have been solid for me, they have even "fixed" one of mine that had a discrepancy in the barcode submittal. Just grabbed an MP610 for cold storage.