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    Faulty black printing on MP500... why?

    Thanks The Hat and PeterBJ ... I'm glad to have your take on the problem. I've decided to not risk getting a new printhead (They are around $50 -- TheGreat48 if you find one for less, please let me know and I will buy one for backup). Instead I have been looking for the MG5320. Really hard to...
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    Faulty black printing on MP500... why?

    Here is the image of the nozzle checks (see post #1 for what I did). What does it look like to you experts? I am considering the Canon MG5320 to replace this printer, assuming it's an electrical problem.
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    Faulty black printing on MP500... why?

    Still unable to post the image after uploading it, the forum won't allow. Mrelmo I had Costco refill original Canon cartridges but I don't now how (it's a big machine) and I will find out what ink they use. Not sure what OEM stands for but I gather it means original carts from the printer...
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    Faulty black printing on MP500... why?

    Well, I have been a member for over 24 hrs, so looks like the waiting period is extended for adding the photo. When I try, I get the following message. I will keep trying, as I'd really like to know what the problem might be. The following errors need to be corrected before the message can be...
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    Faulty black printing on MP500... why?

    Thank you! I will post the image tomorrow. I won't be sorry if its an electrical problem, as I probably need a new all-in-one after seven years anyway. Just would like to know what might have happened. And especially if refilling at Costco is problematic.
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    Faulty black printing on MP500... why?

    I have learned a lot from this site, thanks to everyone! My 7-year-old Canon MP500 began to print faint or no black, and when tested it printed a distorted PGBK test pattern. I ran all the cleanings in the printer several times, no change, and even the entire PGBK test pattern sometimes...
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    Canon MP620 not printing black

    This thread has really been helpful to this newbie! Thanks to everyone. My 7-year-old Canon MP500 began to print faint or no black, and when tested it printed only the top half of the PGBK test pattern. I ran all the cleanings in the printer several times, no change, and even the entire PGBK...
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