Which black is used on a Canon 1p4300 when printing different material?

[videobruce]

Normal plain paper and text modes use pigment black, while photo or high-quality/photo paper settings use dye/photo black, which is smeared with a highlighter.

If that was the case, none of this would of been happening since my 'default' setting is 'Plain Paper and either 'Standard' or 'Fast' no matter what the job is, OTHER than a photo or some other document that needs a 'better' print result especially when using higher grade paper.

 

[videobruce]

I just tried a number of random test using a 1 or 2 line series of letters.
I also checked "Grayscale" printing (which I doubt I ever used that) and the guaranteed 'smear' result was that which was expected.
Again I used Open Office and Notepad2 typing up a row of random letters (I didn't need a full page of text).

Mine you there is some 'smear' (1st line) normally, but not the 'wash' I sometimes get of very recent (last line)
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[The Hat]

I also checked "Grayscale" printing (which I doubt I ever used that) and the guaranteed 'smear' result was that which was expected.

Greyscale can cause the printer to use both inks instead of just one, Just like when using duplex...

 

[videobruce]

Understood, I wasn't sure if it was that or just the three pigment colors. Just never have seen it this bad in all these years and with different bulk ink suppliers. I forgot the name of the other guy I use to get ink from, he was also well known here, I believe he was from either NJ or PA.

 

[videobruce]

Not to get too far OT, but I did message the company and received a link in it to this announcement;


"A message from the new owner of Precision Colors

Hello Precision Colors Customers-
My name is Matt, and I’m the new owner of Precision Colors. I recently purchased the business from Mike in March, having been a customer myself for over six years. I’m excited to take Precision Colors into its next phase.

I’ve put together a list of FAQs that I have been getting from customers regarding the transition to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to reach out if your question is not answered.

I want to make it clear that, as the new owner, we're not looking to ruin a good thing. Mike built an incredible business with a loyal customer base but he and his wife were looking to retire and both Mike and myself want the Precision Colors legacy to continue on.

In these first few months we won't change much of anything. I'm looking to learn a lot about the business and its customers. If you'd like to introduce yourself, drop me an email.

Some things that are likely to change, eventually, include branding, a new website, customer communication (for those that want it), and community engagement. Formulations will not change (unless our raw materials become unavailable in which case we'll communicate that to you).

Precision Colors is not my first business. My wife and I own a e-commerce sock company called No Cold Feet which is where we started using Precision Colors inks. I'm a huge fan of small businesses and the unique value they bring to the world. I want to continue that here with Precision Colors.

If you have an outstanding order—first of all, thank you! As previously noted on the website, shipping was paused starting around March 14 and is set to resume on March 28. We experienced a delay at customs due to new tariffs, and our inventory and equipment took some extra time to arrive. As of March 31 we have resumed manufacturing and shipping. If all components of your product are in stock, we are shipping as fast as we can. If we are waiting on raw materials and your order is affected, we’ll contact you about your order. "