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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...