Printer problems
May 21, 2019 09:04:55 #
May 21, 2019 09:08:51 #
When I was a workin' man, I serviced large format inkjets. A lot of customers used Canons instead of HPs because they were less expensive. Several of the Canons (not all, I worked on probably several hundred of them) would have issues caused by ink, non- Canon variety. With those Canons it was possible to drain the ink out of the printheads and the inkfeed tubes. I would refill the printer with Canon inks and it would usually work fine. (tried to not replace the printheads if possible as they were $500-$700 ea). Not every printer using non-eom inks would have this problem, but enough of them to convince me to use Canon inks in my Pro-100. Your description of the inks fading running the nozzle check indicates an issue with the printhead, not software. It could be caused by the ink or just a bad printhead. Possible bad connection to printhead, reseating it might help. Good luck.
May 21, 2019 09:10:26 #
mizzee wrote:
Call Canon tech! They are terrific — helpful, thorough and kind.
Agree with this. They were pretty good.
May 21, 2019 09:19:02 #
I have had same issue with two Canon printers..Pixma pro 9000 and same printer II version. Currently I have the Pro-100 and no issues (yet). I also use the cheap ink and have wondered if it may be less "pure" and subject to some residue deposit in the head. Anyway, the last printer purchase Pro - 100 I got for $80 brand new in box on Craigs list! That was cheaper than a Canon supply of ink. It has worked fine for a year now. Worth checking Craigs List if you live in a large metropolitan area. Canon apparently bundled the printer with camera equipment and a lot of folks dispose of the huge printer.
May 21, 2019 09:33:31 #
dpullum wrote:
Agreed, blaming the ink is the myth of purists and... (show quote)
Perhaps they forgot, Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog. It happens from time to time with some batches.
Dennis
May 21, 2019 09:53:51 #
Vincejr
Loc: Northern Kentucky
Sounds like you need a deep clean up cleaning back to like new condition
May 21, 2019 09:56:32 #
Vincejr
Loc: Northern Kentucky
Sounds like you are in need of a good cleaning. Back to like new. Good printing.
May 21, 2019 11:19:21 #
finnmap wrote:
When I was a workin' man, I serviced large format ... (show quote)
Appreciate your take on the problem. One more thing. Could it be that I didn't print enough with this machine? I used another for most of my requirements, but printed a 4x6 weekly on the Pro-100.
May 21, 2019 11:22:28 #
mborn wrote:
CartridgeAmerica sells ink head cleaner fluid at very reasonable cost
Never heard of them. Now I have and will check them out. Thanks for your suggestion.
May 21, 2019 11:29:54 #
djtravels wrote:
I have color problems with my Canon Pro-100 printe... (show quote)
Sounds like you’re low on blue ink?? Have you tried new ink cartridges?
May 21, 2019 11:36:59 #
Fredrick wrote:
Sounds like you’re low on blue ink?? Have you tried new ink cartridges?
First thing I did.
May 21, 2019 11:57:02 #
djtravels wrote:
I have color problems with my Canon Pro-100 printe... (show quote)
I agree with Drmike99 - Use Canon ink. More expensive, but reliable. I already been there, done that, got the tee shirt (but the colors are off).
May 21, 2019 12:10:52 #
djtravels wrote:
Appreciate your take on the problem. One more thing. Could it be that I didn't print enough with this machine? I used another for most of my requirements, but printed a 4x6 weekly on the Pro-100.
If you are printing once a week, that should be plenty (canon support recommended that). In this case, size does not matter. Even just a nozzle check would be sufficient.
I sometimes go several weeks without printing. I do leave it turned on, tho. Jose Rodriguez (youtube printer guru) recommends that.
May 21, 2019 12:53:38 #
Buy a new printer and use OEM INK like canon , sorry but you probable have a clogged print head or 2 , printers and not that expensive any more . Mike
May 21, 2019 14:03:54 #
Bunkershot wrote:
I don't believe it is the ink. I'm currently using LD Products ink and have no problems. I used LD ink in a Canon 7720 for several years and never had a bad print.
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