I managed to resolve this issue. It was due to missing driver files for the CUPS system. Once these were installed the printer works as expected and does not randomly sleep or stop working.
Where is the control panel for the iP4500?
I've been trawling the Internet for answers and it appears to be a common issue :barnie with the Linux kernel and/or the CUPS system just switching off by itself! This seems to happen to other makes too and not isolated to Canon. For the time being it...
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I recently connected my iP4500 to a Raspberry pi and set up a simple print server using CUPS+Guttenprint. Although the iP4500 is supported and I do get prints, I find that after a while either the printer goes to sleep, USB port goes to sleep or the something else and this stops the printer...
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I managed to get things back working again although I heard some screeching noises when the print head carriage got stuck. I think it was the thin carriage belt slipping. I turned off and gently nudged the print head carriage in the middle and powered on again. This time things sounded...
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I have managed to dismantle the printer mainly using this YouTube link: https://bit.ly/2FQcQNI
I followed the video carefully and when it was time to move the purge tray out of the way by turning the cog wheel (2:03 in the video), so that the cartridge holder can be moved, I noticed the cog...
Thanks for the info guys. I will give the reset a try first and will attempt the dismantle procedure at some point.
With regards to the sponges, what's the recommended way to wash them or do you know if there are suppliers who still sell them?
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I recently got the following message pop up when I tried to print using my iP4500:
"The ink absorber is almost full. Press the printer's RESUME button to continue printing.
Contact the service center."
Is there a way to reset this or do I have to dismantle the printer, clean the sponge...
*UPDATE 4* - SUCCESS! :)
Just to give an update on the progress and I have finally unclogged the printer head and all seems to be working fine now.
Looking back it was not only a head clog but also a partially clogged purge unit that caused all the problems. After trying to unclog the head for...
I plan to start using OctoInkjet for their inks once my current supply of Hobbicolors runs out. I heard good things about OctoInkjet and the fact they are based in UK means I don't have to pay too much in shipping costs :)
Thanks for the tips.
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Thanks for the info.
It looks like my problem is similar to this one. If you look down at post #6, the print pattern is the same as mine ie a large section in the middle is missing.
I filled the purge tray with solution and did a few cleaning cycles, the solution is still there. So...
*UPDATE 3*
I have not much progress since the last post. I did another nozzle test print today and it is the same as last time ie the central section of the grid pattern is missing. I have followed my previous steps as before but used a stronger solution by added extra drops of isopropyl...
*UPDATE 2*
Just a quick update on the progress of unclogging the PIGMENT black.
Here are some scans:
Scan #1 After the first Cleaning cycle
Scan #2 After the 12th Cleaning cycle (this included 3 deep cleans along the way)
Progress is slow, but there are improvements. The grid pattern got...
Thanks for the link. Its quite interesting. I have already tried doing deep cleans and used up one PIGMENT cart already and it did not improve matters.
I have now refilled the pigment cart with DYE ink but plan to go though my own steps again. I will not soak the head this time, but just use a...
Just to add to the mix, here is a pic of the printhead.
I have noticed that the print head has quite a bit of black ink around the nozzles. Is this normal?
Thanks.
I am thinking of getting a spare print head for my iP4500 which hopefully will future proof it a bit.
My current print head has part number: QY6-0067, but this seems to be replaced by part number QY6-0075-000. My retailer says this is the newer print head. Can anyone confirm this is the correct...
I have since purged the PIGMENT cart, and refilled using dye black ink.
I will make sure I do a head clean BEFORE any nozzle checks in future. Man, I'm going through ink like anything :(
Perhaps this step was a step too far and completely dried out the remaining clogged pigment particles in...
*UPDATE*
So far I have done the following to try and unclog the black PIGMENT nozzles.
1) I used folded kitchen paper (kitchen roll) saturated in Lidl W5 glass cleaner and placed the print head on top. I gently "pumped" the head and could see ink coming through the ink inlets. The residue ink...
I'm thinking if its better to use distilled water (I live in a hard water area) using this technique in this video:
YouTube
Will the method in the video be suitable for carts used in the German Method ie with small drill hole near the bottom? I can see the carts in the vid have the exit hole in...