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  1. J

    Strange Problems with a Pixma MP830

    Many thanks for the reseacrch and reply. Looks like I bought a dud- maybe it's time to consider a new one with a warranty!
  2. J

    Strange Problems with a Pixma MP830

    BUT just when I thought I was up and running... The problem with the magenta needed fixing, and when I'd had similar issues with my iP5200, I found that by cleaning the purge line was the answer. I tried this on the MP830 using a weak ammonia solution.., and got an immediate improvement in...
  3. J

    Strange Problems with a Pixma MP830

    Many thankis for the reply. The lock switch was indeed engaged- problem solved! Thanks again, much appreciated! Jon
  4. J

    Strange Problems with a Pixma MP830

    HI, I just bought a used MP830, described as having a poor magenta channel. My olde iP5200 died recently, and I have loads of inks left, plus a chip resetter, a spare working head, and a new unused print head, so it made sense to find a machine that could use these. Given the vintage, new is...
  5. J

    Pixma iP5200 20x alternating orange and green alarm lights

    Hi all, I have a venerable iP5200 which gets only occasional use. Today, partway through a small greyscale job, I ran out of paper in the top feeder. I topped up the paper, but instead of pressing the upper button to resume printing, accidentally knocked the power button (just above) instead...
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