PIXMA MG5320 - Thorough printhead cleaning method?

[SkedAddled]

Update:

Overtime pay has been coming in, so I decided to chance it on a new printhead.
At US $86, it was nearly $200 less than a current, equivalent replacement printer to use
the same cartridges, and around $25 less than other sources picturing their printheads
with the right Canon insignia on both box and wrapper. Canon Parts had none of the
QY6-0080 printheads when I called them about it.

Powered on, carts then used printhead lifted out, new printhead then carts placed in,
head clean cycle after closing, then to a normal ready state.
Go to the Menu-> Maintenance-> Nozzle Check-> OK

Result?
Perfect!

I couldn't be happier with the outcome.

I remembered seeing mention in another thread here about turning ON the
'Quiet Print' mode to lessen printhead heat, so that's been done a while back
for this MG5320 and my new PRO-100. With any luck, this will avoid another
premature printhead failure in the 5320.

Oh, and total pages? Less than 300 on the 5320. "251-300" according to nozzle check.
That's why I hated to junk this one; it simply hadn't been used enough to have
it all used up. Plus, my investment in the PC fill kit...
I'm a happy camper now.



For anyone interested, the eBay seller's name is inkjetprinthead.
Great feedback, longstanding seller.
Printheads and other parts for different makes of printers.

 

[stratman]

Great! Always happy to hear success stories like yours.

Don't forget to do a Print Head Alignment. Chose Automatic to begin and only do a Manual if the automatic one is not good. Follow all paper handling instructions.

 

[SkedAddled]

I'll check it out, but it may be unnecessary.
Nozzle check appears flawless.

I'll see what actual print output looks like, then proceed accordingly.

I haven't yet sent print from my computers; they don't reside in the same room.