Canon S900 Clogging on one tank?

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I have done several rounds of refills from Atlantic Inkjet. The Photo
Magenta tank never seemed to refill properly --- old sponge, I dunno? Just
this week the printer stopped "sucking up" any PM ink at all. So, I bought a
brand new Canon cartridge, but it still doesn't work. Any simple advice? I
am not one to take machines apart. If I were to do that, it would not be
likely to go back together. :)

TIA

Jasper
 
<< From: "Jasper" (e-mail address removed)
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2003 8:24 PM
Message-id: <[email protected]>

I have done several rounds of refills from Atlantic Inkjet. The Photo
Magenta tank never seemed to refill properly --- old sponge, I dunno? Just
this week the printer stopped "sucking up" any PM ink at all. So, I bought a
brand new Canon cartridge, but it still doesn't work. Any simple advice? I
am not one to take machines apart. If I were to do that, it would not be
likely to go back together. :)

TIA

Jasper
You forgot to mention whether you used the cleaning and or deep cleaning cycles
available on the Canon. If you have tried this several times and failed, it may
be time for a new print head.
 
FredBillie said:
<< From: "Jasper" (e-mail address removed)
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2003 8:24 PM
Message-id: <[email protected]>

I have done several rounds of refills from Atlantic Inkjet. The Photo
Magenta tank never seemed to refill properly --- old sponge, I dunno? Just
this week the printer stopped "sucking up" any PM ink at all. So, I bought a
brand new Canon cartridge, but it still doesn't work. Any simple advice? I
am not one to take machines apart. If I were to do that, it would not be
likely to go back together. :)

TIA

Jasper

You forgot to mention whether you used the cleaning and or deep cleaning cycles
available on the Canon. If you have tried this several times and failed, it may
be time for a new print head.
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Yes, I did that --- several times. Not good, eh?
 
Hi,

Another idea (worked for me) - take off all tanks (tape outlets to prevent
leaking-drying)

Remove printhead from printer (or remove first - your pattern)

Turn the printhead over (paper side up) - over a bowl - spray INTO the
printhead - then turn over and spray into the SCREENS - repeat until the
Windex runs without ink color...

Blow out with canned air (wear glasses please) - cover background area with
newspapers FIRST ...(don't ask why)

Spray Windex as needed.......

Do NOT get Windex into the electrical or you will have to let set overnight
to dry....

I have used Windex in the spray bottle

Now - one can use the 'old tanks' or when I do this, I get new ones and
let-er-rip.... (good for 3-6 months or so....)

This has worked for me - YMMV

Take care - John B - Wisconsin Cheesehead - Go Pack

PS - it seems that the photo magenta does go first???????
 
Ink clogging is generally a much greater problem with refills and off-barnd
cartidges than OEM cartridges and the printer manufacturers have users over
a barrel on this issue. Epson printers have been heavily criticized for
clogging but in a very percentage of cases serious clogging only occurs with
use of refilled or off-brand cartidges. The only way to try to save the
printer is with a thorough cleaning. If you try to get your printer
repaired, probably not economically worthwhile versus replacing the printer,
you better have an OEM cartridge in the printer when you send it in . . .
 
In message <[email protected]>,
bmoag said:
Ink clogging is generally a much greater problem with refills and off-barnd
cartidges than OEM cartridges and the printer manufacturers have users over
a barrel on this issue. Epson printers have been heavily criticized for
clogging but in a very percentage of cases serious clogging only occurs with
use of refilled or off-brand cartidges.
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No. I know lots of people who gave up and Epson and their clogging who
never used anything but Epson inks. Every Epson I've had has started
clogging with Epson inks after a few months, when the printer was not
used in a week or two.
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