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    Canon Pixma Ip5000 - Printhead Died?

    Gentlemen, Thank you ALL for your kind assistance. Unplugging did not help. In the end, I removed the right side of the printer and EASILY turned the nylon gears. SOMEHOW, that released the printhead and I was able to get my ink cartridges out. SADLY, it did not fix the problem, though. I...
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    Canon Pixma Ip5000 - Printhead Died?

    I understand your question but do NOT remember what the printer status window said. I will try your suggestion. THANK YOU!
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    Canon Pixma Ip5000 - Printhead Died?

    You folks are kindhearted, awesome people! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I will most likely take the printer over to the recycling site after I open it. I would at least like to get the ink cartridges out for the $2 each credit at Staples! LOL
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    Canon Pixma Ip5000 - Printhead Died?

    Sorry for the second message. I came to this forum trying to learn how to ACCESS the printhead since it is NOT moving on the rail. I have no idea how to open the top of the printer.
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    Canon Pixma Ip5000 - Printhead Died?

    Hi Turbguy, Thanks for your response. I have found people on various blogs to be NICE, decent, human beings! I live about 30 miles straight North of the White House. Here is one of the ads...
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    Canon Pixma Ip5000 - Printhead Died?

    Hi, I just joined this forum. I, too, have a beloved iP5000 with a dead print head. I came to the forum hoping to learn HOW to access the print head. In any event, print heads are plentiful on eBay. Refurbished for $65. I will start a new thread after I search for info. My printhead...
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