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  1. turbguy

    An arduous task, MP730 Ink Absorbers Nearly Full.

    Whew! Finally got the alarm "Ink Tank Nearly Full" alarm after many years. Disassembled the printer (actually not too hard). Found the purge unit submerged in black paste and wiped most of it off. Only about 1/2 the "diapers" absorbed anything! Removed the old diapers, cleaned the base...
  2. turbguy

    Printing is NOT DEAD!

    read this: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-02-27/xerox-and-hp-are-in-a-35-billion-fight-over-ink-cartridges?utm_source=pocket-newtab
  3. turbguy

    Me and Carnegie Hall

    In NYC last week. That's me...
  4. turbguy

    Inkjet Printers will always be terrible!

    A good read? https://theoutline.com/post/7534/printers-will-always-be-terrible?zd=1&zi=dszsmegs
  5. turbguy

    Did you now that used prints can contain...

    ...MALWARE! See here: https://askbobrankin.com/is_it_safe_to_buy_a_used_computer.html?rankin-usedpcs=&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=january_newsletter_5&ad_id=505874&share-ad-id=1
  6. turbguy

    Finally, an article that's "reasonably" accurate

    About home printing... https://www.dealnews.com/features/Are-Printers-Still-Necessary-in-2019/2208539.html BTW, Happy New Year!!!
  7. turbguy

    Canon PRO-100 or PRO-100s Waste Ink Pads full?

    Has anyone with either of of these printers reached the point of full waste ink pads/diapers?
  8. turbguy

    Never mind...

  9. turbguy

    "The Vietnam War: by Ken Burns

    Just finished watching the last of eight episodes. The most powerful Television I have ever experienced.
  10. turbguy

    Hobbicolors now selling PRO-100 Refill Kits.

    See this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hobbicolors-8PC-L-8-Color-Large-Refill-Kit-for-Canon-Pro-100-Printers-/252842246006?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Note: there's no mention of the "yellow jello" issue with refilling CLI-42 yellow carts!
  11. turbguy

    Who "owns" a used OEM inkjet cart?

    This is going to get ridiculous if SCOTUS rules in Lexmark's favor... http://gizmodo.com/supreme-court-printer-cartridge-case-could-be-the-citiz-1793643311
  12. turbguy

    A US Supreme Court Case to watch concerning refilling!

    Per today's NY Times: Supreme Court to Hear Printer Cartridge Patent Case By ADAM LIPTAKDEC. 2, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether Lexmark International, which makes toner cartridges for use in its printers, can use patent law to stop companies from...
  13. turbguy

    Hobbicolors is Back!

    New listings on eBay... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saslop=1&_sasl=kbay2002&_sop=10
  14. turbguy

    Somebody getting to a full waste pad on a PRO-100?

    Don't bother with attempting to reset...just take advantage of this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Pixma-Pro-100-Printer-only-no-printhead-no-ink-no-CDR-/122069549496?hash=item1c6be981b8:g:zSQAAOSwnipWU~I0
  15. turbguy

    Problems sharing printers in Windows 10, RESOLVED!

    I updated my laptop to Win 10 two weeks ago, and was able to still print ("printer sharing") to my wife's Win 7 USB-connected MP730 over the home network. Then I upgraded my wife's computer to Win 10 several days after mine. Upon looking at printers in the devices and printer settings menu...
  16. turbguy

    Another Canon Deal for the USA! Attention PRO-100 users!

    Buy Ink (CLI-42 full set), and get 240 sheets of 13 x 16 paper free! Includes FREE SHIPPING! http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2016/08/buy-pixma-pro-ink-get-240-of-free-paper-at-canon-store/ So this is how Canon is going after refillers!!!
  17. turbguy

    Canon Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte 13" x 19" 50 Sheets USA Deal!

    Canon Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte 13" x 19" 50 Sheets, buy 1 pack, get 4 free, and apply the promo code" P160701RR to get the deal! Including shipping and sales tax, that $0.26 per sheet... At...
  18. turbguy

    For those using a dish "soap" to clean heads...

    Some interesting info here: http://www.homehints.org/dawn-dishwashing-liquid-explained/
  19. turbguy

    It's Backkkk...PRO-100 for $99

    After $250 rebate (with free 13 x 19 paper) and further $50 coupon code B&H Photo-Video has the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Color Professional Inkjet Photo Printer for a low $99.99 Free Shipping after $250 rebate and $50 off Coupon Code: "BHOPTIC16" (Exp 6/30)...
  20. turbguy

    ANY inkjet print-firmware updates...

    It appears that the OEM's have discovered a way of BLOCKING ACCESS to service modes via firmware updates. My recommendations, if your printer works for you, DISABLE/IGNORE/DO NOT PERMIT firmware updates!
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