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    Canon i9100 prints only 2 colors

    I'd really like to sell the entire unit with the understanding that the pump for cleaning the nozzles does not seem to be functioning. The printhead had a few hours use and I believe is in perfect condition. The printhead just cost me $90. I've also got a supply of ink cartridges as a throw in...
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    Canon i9100 prints only 2 colors

    Thanks for the advice; unfortunately all failed. I got inside the unit and I think the pump was not working. Even with 5 colors on nozzle check, the print test had skips and gaps in teh printing, so time to move on. However, I have a box of ink cartridges and an almost new printhead for the...
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    Canon i9100 prints only 2 colors

    I've tried 3 PM cartridges; that's not the problem as the M cart works in M slot but not in PM slot. Therefore please clarify: PM inlet screen? Inside the brand new printhead? Pad is inside squate well and under tabs on both sides. Which way do the slots in pad go? Closer to "front" of...
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    Canon i9100 prints only 2 colors

    Progress: I am now getting color through all nozzles EXCEPT Photo Magenta. I put the Magenta cartridge into the PM slot and nothing comes through even after 6 runs. One more note: after spraying the color pad with Windex, I use a paper towel to blot up some of the overage and moved the pad. I...
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    Canon i9100 prints only 2 colors

    Ok the windex seemed to wash some of the ink through the pads and after a couple of sprays and light cleaning I am now getting black, magenta & yellow. I have (about 1 yr ago) taken the entire unit apart, cleaned the pads in water until no color would come out, reassembled and it worked. Then...
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    Canon i9100 prints only 2 colors

    I replaced the printhead with a new one because old one was giving incomplete printing. Now after 5 deep cleanings, I can get only yellow & magenta to print. Any clues?
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