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My nozzle check printout shows a stubborn problem with MBK despite a lot cleaning, cartridge changing, etc. The best I've managed is the partial printout. The blank one is the most recent. In between, however, I was able to isolate the MBK cartridge and print from it nearly perfectly. I'm not...

Here's a sample of my nozzle check pattern. Half of the PBP is printing at partial density. I've cleaned the head with ammonia and compressed air, run several cleaning cycles and one deep cleaning cycle. Normally, I keep my 9500 turned on when not in use but I discovered recently that it had...

If my PGI-9 M cart has reached the end of its refillable life but I have plenty of, let's say, MBK carts, can I flush the latter very thoroughly and refill it with magenta ink? I suppose I'd need to to transfer the chip as well. Also, in the past, I've flushed carts with distilled water. Is...

I just got an in-store only (but with free shipping) from Adorama via email. The Pixma Pro9000 Mark II works out to $100 after Adorama and Canon rebates. The Pro9500 Mark II is $250 after rebates. I already have the 9500 but don't need pigment prints all the time. I'm sorely tempted by the...

I'm transitioning from OEM to third party inks. I'm filling the PGI-9 carts through their sponges which goes quickly and saves drilling holes. I don't want to lose time printing with a hybrid inkset, i.e. replacing each cart as it runs out. I just want to refill all the carts at once so that I...

First, thanks everyone for an amazing resource. I wish I had discovered this site sooner. After reading several threads, I'm confused as to the best way to go about refilling PGI-9 carts. This thread contains two recommendations for the German Durchstich method documented by Pharmacist here...