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