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ink refills
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I've settled on IJG's refills for my S9000. They seem to work fine.
George45
Veteran Member
Hi Frank ... I live in Ontario and have the i950 and got Island Ink's ( 8 refills for all 6 cart's 120.00 dollars where it costs me 120.00 for 1 full set )and works fantastic.. allso went to Staples yesterday and they now refill there and they said that they use manufactures ink for all of printers cost 2/3erds
frank trotti
Veteran Member
http://private.abacus24-7.com/ (zs3yghqvyhzvcjnnw3cbg245) home.aspx
I have been using their inks for several months now in my i850, and my i9100...good color match with OEM, and clean running.....
At $1.85/ cart, it doesn't make sense (to me at least) to refill. You get a fresh new cart every change, and you never have to worry about sponge deterioration...
Also....keep your machine clean by cleaning the sponge pad below the head(when parked), and keep the head wiping "thingys" clean...
Even then, expect that eventually, your photo nozzles will clog...when it happens, call Canon service at 1-757-413-2848, and be nice!!! After you go through their exercises, and your clog remains...(and it will!!), they'll send you a new head...(I've gotten 6 so far!!).
Another tip....SAVE your OEM carts in case they ask you for the serial #'s. and NEVER admit to using anything but OEM ink...This might at first sound a little shady, but consider this: Canon designed and marketed this machine, knowing fully that the head design was "troublesome", and they have been very cooperative in replacing heads, but it would be foolish to give them the opportunity to deny your claim based upon "bad ink" issues...My head problems occured using both OEM and aftermarket ink equally...Frank...(another ol' timer...: )))
I have been using their inks for several months now in my i850, and my i9100...good color match with OEM, and clean running.....
At $1.85/ cart, it doesn't make sense (to me at least) to refill. You get a fresh new cart every change, and you never have to worry about sponge deterioration...
Also....keep your machine clean by cleaning the sponge pad below the head(when parked), and keep the head wiping "thingys" clean...
Even then, expect that eventually, your photo nozzles will clog...when it happens, call Canon service at 1-757-413-2848, and be nice!!! After you go through their exercises, and your clog remains...(and it will!!), they'll send you a new head...(I've gotten 6 so far!!).
Another tip....SAVE your OEM carts in case they ask you for the serial #'s. and NEVER admit to using anything but OEM ink...This might at first sound a little shady, but consider this: Canon designed and marketed this machine, knowing fully that the head design was "troublesome", and they have been very cooperative in replacing heads, but it would be foolish to give them the opportunity to deny your claim based upon "bad ink" issues...My head problems occured using both OEM and aftermarket ink equally...Frank...(another ol' timer...:
Bret L.
Well-known member
How ofter do you clean the sponge pad and the head wiping "thingys"?
Any hints on how to do this?
Any hints on how to do this?
Bob Vaughan
Active member
Is this at one local Staples store, or is this a service available at Staples that I just haven't heard about Yet??
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Bob V.
UZi_Lovin_Hawaiian
Veteran Member
I've made a picture and procedure on my pbase site. See here:
http://www.pbase.com/image/23780739
Note that someone had the terrible experience with dropping the pad into the printer. I've found that even with my rather large hands I can just get my hand in there enough to grasp the pad.
It's a very stiff pad, probably plastic or porous ceramic that is about 3/4" square and a millimeter thick. What I do is I use a pen and I gently lift the rear left corner of the pad up so that the pad is just sticking up out of it's rubber holder. I then reach in with my hand and remove it (find it better that I feel it in my fingers rather than use a tweezer ever since I heard someone say they dropped it).
Rinse it off with warm water and pat it dry with a paper towel. Then gently lay it down with your hand and then use a pen or something to gently press it back in place. There are 8 spots around it's perimeter where the rubber holder has tabs to hold it in place. Make sure all of those tabs are above the pad.
The clear rubber wipers are also easy to clean, you simply use a Q-tip moistened with water.
Words of caution: 1. DONT DROP THE PAD IN THE PRINTER; 2. UNPLUG THE PRINTER after the head moves to the center when you open the lid to prevent the head from moving over on you while working in the park area (Once you get the hang of it you can skip that step).
I do this procedure once a week minimum (since it takes me only 2 minutes) as well as before/after a major print session (like greeting cards or invitations etc.).
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Gerald
aka. Uzi Lovin Hawaiian
Honolulu, Hawaii
Great tip! With illustration! Would you clean at each refill?
Olympus C5050, Panasonic FZ1, FZ10K
http://www.pbase.com/ramblin_mo/galleries
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Olympus C5050, Panasonic FZ1, FZ10K
http://www.pbase.com/ramblin_mo/galleries
UZi_Lovin_Hawaiian
Veteran Member
I don't know, that depends on how often you might end up doing it. I certainly don't see needing to do this every day so I guess it all depends on your usage.
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Gerald
aka. Uzi Lovin Hawaiian
Honolulu, Hawaii
Bluegrass
Veteran Member
Great tips and clear photo !!
Micheal F. Kelly
Well-known member
EKirst
Leading Member
Over what period of time have you replaced your head 6 times?
Do you give the same serial numbers each time you have called Canon for replacement?
Can you give us the link to where you buy the ink cartridges?
Thanks,
Ed
Do you give the same serial numbers each time you have called Canon for replacement?
Can you give us the link to where you buy the ink cartridges?
Thanks,
Ed
Mehdie
Forum Enthusiast
$1.85 is so low! Have many people tried this?
I have had good results with Rainbow brand I buy at Tylermartin.com for about $2.85 each or $2.50 in multi packs.
I have had good results with Rainbow brand I buy at Tylermartin.com for about $2.85 each or $2.50 in multi packs.
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