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    Has anyone used a flatbed scanner with Vuescan to profile a printer?

    I posted a question here a couple of days ago but it seems to have disappeared, so I am reformulating it: Has anyone used a (calibrated) flatbed scanner with Vuescan to profile a printer? This has been mentioned in the forum as a possibility but I haven't found any post that confirms anyone...
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    Noob to profiling: some tips

    I have only ever profiled my displays, never my printer or scanner. Now I am thinking of dipping my toe into this field and am hoping for some advice. I have read about the different devices, targets, ArgyllCMS etc. At least starting out, I want to do this on a shoestring budget, so my current...
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    Should I buy a new head? G3501

    I have a G3501 that does not see high volume use. I use original Canon ink. There are some issues on the nozzle check print-out: I have tried the built-in cleaning and also done manual cleaning as follows: I let the black print head sit in an alcohol/distilled water mix overnight and then...
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    MG5650 stuck with error 6000

    I have an MG5650 showing error 6000. I have opened it up and cleaned the sensor wheel, and done a bit of rattling/shaking about, but there is no change. From reading a lot of different posts in this forum, I gather it might be worth trying to reset the absorber counter using a Service Tool. I...
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    Canon i865 - strange banding

    I have a trusted old Canon i865 that mostly does document printing duties - I print my photos at labs, not at home. I hadn't used it to print photos for a long while but yesterday I wanted to print a couple, put in some Canon Photo Pro 4"x6" paper and got printing. I discovered some really ugly...
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