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Amazing how actual experiences can vary so much, isn't it? My first non-dot matrix printer was a Canon, I can't remember the exact model number, but it preceded the BJC-6000 by a good margin; I owned several of those. So long ago, there was no computer interface for maintenance, you pushed the...

You are indeed correct about finding new problems. Frankly, I don't care about the technology used to spit the ink out unless it impacts either the print or me somehow. I think calling the very successful bubble jet technology used by the millions across many brands is not "Just a steam...

I understand perfectly, especially about the use of filters on a color image to change the B&W look. As to printing in gray scale only, try it. Use what works. Stick with Canon papers, at least until you start sorting things out. Eliminates a variable.

@peter D: Hate to tell you, but I've never had a problem with any Canon printer, including the PRO-100, with color casts in B&W prints. I usually convert to grayscale in Irfanview, although I've used a fair number of others, too. Have you tried just using the Canon Print Grayscale option?

OK, got some sources for refillable CLI-42 cartridges, thanks to Smile noting aliexpress as a source for a print head. The retail branch of Alibaba, I guess. Twenty five items show up, including generic cartridges, ARC chips, and refillable tanks with presumably, ARC chips. Prices all over...

I'm having lots of fun. And I'm aware of the fading of visible light. A good example is a wall in what is called the Florida Room here. A half century of paintings hung on the wood paneled wall. Removed, and the wood has obviously faded a great deal. The wall never receives direct sunlight...

Wait! You forgot to request lower latitude bright sunshine! Not so much, I'm guessing in "The Garden County", Ireland. While I haven't and can't and won't run test with non-OEM inks, I have run a 42 vs 8 test. I'll scan and post today, probably. The good news is that the 42 inks fade about...