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    WD-40 debate.

    Impact dot matrix printers use a continuous ribbon saturated with an oil based ink. The oil lubricates the printhead. When the print becomes light, you can open the ribbon cartridge and spray WD-40 on the ribbon to revitalize it. Let it sit overnight for the oil to soak evenly through the...
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    Help with i9900 profile and Mediastreet ink

    I use Profile Prism, www.ddisoftware.com/prism. With it you can create your own profiles for any paper and/or ink you choose. HTH, John
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    New technique to clean BCI-6 carts

    It looks exactly like that. Work for me. John
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    New technique to clean BCI-6 carts

    I just found the perfect thing for cleaning the bci-6 carts. It is a Belson Profiles Spa Shampoo and Color Rinse Sprayer. I bought it at Sally Beauty Supply for $3.29. It has a rubber piece that slides onto a faucet and directs the water down a 3/8" hose to a sprayer. I cut off the sprayer...
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    Profile for Canon i9900, OEM ink, Ilford Classic Pearl?

    Go to www.ddisoftware.com/prism and buy Profile Prism. You can create your own profiles for any ink and paper. Works for me, John
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    Hi from a newbie

    Take a look at Qimage printing software from Digital Domain, www.ddisoftware.com . It will use an icm file, Canon's EasyPrint ignores them. Qimage allows easy resizing of photos, upsizing as necessary. I have used it for many years. Photoshop is for editing image files. It's printing...
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    *NEWBIE* Stratitec Ink

    JV, I use an Epson Perfection 2450 Photo scanner. Profile Prism can also profile your scanner and digital camera. cjm
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    *NEWBIE* Stratitec Ink

    I have been using the Stratitec ink for about 5 years in a Canon s9000. No clogs or other damage to the printer but you do need to profile it for the best color on photos. I used Profile Prism from Digital Domain, www.ddisoftware.com, for profiling. This is very important; without the...
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