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Hi 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...

Hi 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...

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 an Canon IP4500 and after doing a Nozzle Check test print I noticed that the PGBK "grid" pattern did not come out at all. The rest of the print patterns were fine. Does this mean I have a clog in the print head for the PGBK cartridge? I decided to do some quick tests. This is what I found...

Hi I've just upgraded to Windows 7 and I cannot get my IP4500 to print from the rear tray (for photo paper). When I try to print from the rear tray it defaults to using the plain paper cassette. All the settings in "Canon My Printer" paper source settings are set to default (option 1: Load...

Hi I am not a heavy user and print about 2 x A4 full glossy photos per week at the moment. I am concerned that if I don't use the printer often enough the ink may start to dry and cause clogging. Should I be concerned about this? How often should I use my printer to avoid ink drying up and...

Hello I recently purchased a PIXMA IP4500 and after doing some A4 prints I've noticed 2 lines of very small indentations running across the page. I am not sure why these are created but it may be due to some page gripping mechanism. Is there any way to reduce or eliminate this problem? I have...

Hi I am planning on getting a Canon ReSetter device for my IP4500 and was all set to buy direct from Germany (via ebay) but noticed that ink.co.uk also sell it at a much cheaper price (10). The pictures look the same, but my question is are they the same device? Can any confirm this please...