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I can't help but notice the stunning print quality! Stunning in the way of not having any horizontal lines due to printhead clogging or other problems. It all looks very clean. Particularly because it's an IP3500. I have an MP610 which in theory should outperform the 3500, but your print is way...

Holy... that's a LOT of empty cartridges! I need an empty once in a while and usually pay 2,50 per cartridge. Never had any idea such good deals were to be found on eBay.

Profiling paper with the ink: never thought of that! Is any specific software required?

The one reputable ink shop I know of is Octoink. They do sell Epson inks for Workforce printers, but not the 3540 specifically. It didn't show up in the quickfind box in the top left corner at least. Do take care picking the inks, replacing a clogged head will quickly undo any savings earned by...

When you think about using urine, when you're seemingly out of options when cleaning printheads? Nah I'm not really gonna do that :hide

LOL!! Clever invention. Looks like something from the Dead Rising videogame though :P

Thanks for all the feedback :). I guess replacing the printhead does not guarantee that all problems WILL be solved. I believe the most printhead problems were caused during the first 2 years I've had this 610. I was using a lot of "fake" inks from 123inkt.nl, like nearly everybody else in...

Anyone an idea? I would really appreciate it ;) My question is if a new printhead could solve these issues http://i.imgur.com/vYqNm.jpg

Some kind of secret sponge hidden deep within the printer. The printer will clean the head regularly by sucking ink through the nozzles. The ink is then deposited in the absorber. The absorber will eventually get saturated and the printer will likely present you with an error message, e.g...

What do you mean "dead"? Completely killed in action or only a busted printhead? I have a Canon MP610, 4 years old, and I'm hoping it will last a bit longer than 5 years. Replacing a fried printhead shouldn't be too much of a problem.

A nozzle check with info included ;) http://i.imgur.com/vYqNm.jpg

I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. Suppose I buy the new printhead, will print quality be "good as new" again? I know it may be difficult to answer. Here is a closeup of 2 prints, 1 pigment black and the other dye colour. http://i.imgur.com/ZeIi0.jpg (white lines, even though nozzle...

I wonder if the cartridge still follows the basic layout, i.e. 2 compartments. One with the sponge, one with the ink.

Thanks :). I have one other concern, which might be an electrical problem. Sometimes no yellow is being printed, and a row (about 1/3 inch thick) without yellow shows up on the paper. It's a perfectly straight "yellowless" line so I guess it can't be a clog. Is this a malfunction in the...

How did they make the machine so flat? My MP610 looks a lot more bulky.

I have a 4 year old Pixma MP610 with a damaged printhead. And I'm not sure whether I should replace the printhead, or buy a completely new printer. What it all depends on is: how much more difficult is an MG5350 to refill? Easy and cheap refilling is important to me. I know the 610 has great...

I'm not planning to pee on my printhead! I do have a now old and weary Pixma MP610, its printhead is a little worse for wear. I was thinking about finally replacing the machine with an MG5350 anyway... so I guess I'm in a position to experiment. Another option is ultrasonic cleaning.

Sorry for the awkward topic title, but a rather bizarre idea struck my mind when I was reading this thread. I'm still looking for the perfect printhead cleaner and I'm open to new ideas. So if urine cleans ink well, it should also dissolve ink in the printhead right? Furthermore urine is...

Sounds amazing :D. But wouldn't that mean the 521 should fit on a printhead designed for 550 cartridges? I checked Octoinkjet's site and it doesn't confirm if 520's and 550 are swappable.

I'm maybe looking for a new printer and was going to ask how to refill the new 550 cartridges. But I take it these are brand spanking new and 550 refill expertise is still scarce?