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I just ordered the printhead from Canon for $69.95 plus $7 UPS. Started out at $59.95 but in the check out it got bumped up $10 :mad: The other site mentioned for a replacement head wants $92. Hopefully this will solve my problems! Thanks to all for the advice!! Bob

I would be willing to spend $70-80 to make this thing work again. Where do I purchase a new print head? Direct from Canon?? Bob

Is there a reliable aftermarket repair station for a Canon ip8500? I have been fighting with clogged heads, banding, etc. for two years. My need to print color was not that great but that has changed. Is this machine worth the repair cost or would I be better off cutting my losses and getting...

I appears that the solution to the problem was a 24hr soak in a 50/50 water, clear ammonia bath. Everything is now unplugged. thanks for all the help!! Bob

The pattern test shows no color at all in the #1 bank of colors. The problem has been getting worse over time as I don't print color all that much. I have a 50/50 mix of carts with OEM and aftermarket. Should I try the dilute ammonia soak next??

My 8500 seems to have a serious malfunction of the #1 bank of carts. I have rinsed the print head in warm water, blown with air, deep cleaned twice, nothing. Then I did Neal's denatured alcohol soak with syringe massage, blown with air, nothing. I know the ink is going somewhere since the carts...

Thanks!! I fear I have three blocked heads as after running 3 deep cleaning cycles, I get zero color on a test print. I don't use this printer regularly and after reading your maintenance guide, I am self diagnosing my problem. I bought the machine for its print quality, but with my limited...

Can somebody explain the procedure for removing the print head from a Canon ip8500 in order to do the head cleaning routine? Thanks!!