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    Nice way to 'unclog' print heads...?

    Maybe something you can use. Or want to comment on since I am fairly new at this. In my attempt to convert a S800 printer into a 100% black and white printer, the Photo Magenta position did not print at all anymore (I had an ink flow problem in one of my catridges: I think it can be blamed on...
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    Is there anyway to stop the IP4700 wasting all that ink?

    I bought an IP4700. Rather nice printer in many respects, though it has some quirks. For one, if you use the Canon glossy photo paper with their recommended settings (the general 'glossy photo' setting) the photo is very weak, lacking contrast and power, and has a distinct magenta cast. The...
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    CLI-8 ink in Pixma IP4700 CLI-521 cartridges: experience?

    Dear all, sort of slipped this question in in another post already, but thought it would be more appropriate here... I am in a bit of a fix. I am looking for refill ink for a IP4700 with CLI-521 cartridges. Thought I go for inktec since I hear good things about this ink. However, they don't...
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    Last Canon printer which did true grayscale?

    Dear all, in relation to my other post - wanting to print pure black and white without any colours - does anyone know which Canon printer has true grayscale printing? My Canon s800 has, but you clearly see the dots (and I see some horizontal banding though the print head is aligned and all the...
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    Building a pure B&W printer... advice needed

    Dear all, Great forum: already learnt a lot! Based on what I read and my wish I am going to do an experiment. Suggestions and experience GREATLY appreciated! What I want: a inkjet which prints pure black and white without any colour cast (you all know how hard this is). And I don't want to buy...
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