New to this forum, hope I can find an answer to my weird problem.
I have a Canadian Canon Pixma iP3000, which you may know can print on discs. Right now mine is not printing black ink on discs, but it does seem to be printing black on paper just fine.
I have had this printer for about 3 years and it has worked very well the whole time. I use it to print professional labels on inkjet DVDs with very basic logos and colors, although occasionally I print a photo image on marketing demo discs, and have been very satisfied with the results. I have had problems in the past with the black or the red getting weak, but this has been solved by changing the empty ink cartridge. Until about a month ago.
Now, my text is coming out in a dark maroon color, clearly some blend of the three colors available. I checked it by printing some tests with very large font letters and a black box or two. Printing a lot of black area in high quality clearly did not clear the blockage, if there is any. I tried running all the cleaning cyles, with no visible difference.
But when I print a regular piece of paper, the text is as black as ever. Or at least it appears black.
There can't be any malfunction in the chip, because these cartridges have no chip.
So, before I get a head flushing kit, does anyone have any idea why it would not print black on discs but will on paper?
Some other details:
The software used with this printer for discs is CDLabelprint, downloadable from Canon Europe. It is a basic application, but does the job just fine.
I have been using G&G ink refills for about a year or so. The problem did not arise immediately after starting this.
Thanks.
I have a Canadian Canon Pixma iP3000, which you may know can print on discs. Right now mine is not printing black ink on discs, but it does seem to be printing black on paper just fine.
I have had this printer for about 3 years and it has worked very well the whole time. I use it to print professional labels on inkjet DVDs with very basic logos and colors, although occasionally I print a photo image on marketing demo discs, and have been very satisfied with the results. I have had problems in the past with the black or the red getting weak, but this has been solved by changing the empty ink cartridge. Until about a month ago.
Now, my text is coming out in a dark maroon color, clearly some blend of the three colors available. I checked it by printing some tests with very large font letters and a black box or two. Printing a lot of black area in high quality clearly did not clear the blockage, if there is any. I tried running all the cleaning cyles, with no visible difference.
But when I print a regular piece of paper, the text is as black as ever. Or at least it appears black.
There can't be any malfunction in the chip, because these cartridges have no chip.
So, before I get a head flushing kit, does anyone have any idea why it would not print black on discs but will on paper?
Some other details:
The software used with this printer for discs is CDLabelprint, downloadable from Canon Europe. It is a basic application, but does the job just fine.
I have been using G&G ink refills for about a year or so. The problem did not arise immediately after starting this.
Thanks.