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Thank you very much for your reply. Very helpful.

I'm currently running an MG5300 that's on the blink. I've changed the head once and it's failed again so I'm thinking of cutting my losses and changing it for a more recent model. I use a PRO9000 mkII for photos and the MG5300 for documents and as a spare when the PRO9000 is out of action. I've...

I already did. However, I'm interested in avoiding future expensive head failures by understanding any potential causes associated with refilling used ones.

I don't drill, but always remove the ball-seal. I suppose the downside of this is a slightly larger aperture for the ingress of detritus. I tried purging with undiluted household ammonia, even "injecting" it with a needle aimed right into the aperture between the chambers. No change after...

Having not had a reply, I'm wondering if "nobody knows"! I have 2 more magenta carts that I couldn't fully clean however hard I tried, so I've dissected another one. I don't have a dedicated macro lens so apologies for the poor quality. The first 2 images appear to show the groves/ridges...

How can one tell if microbial growth is the problem? More importantly, how is it avoided? Ink storage conditions?

Thanks, Martin. You can see the ink on the end of the sponge although it was more evenly spread when I first dismantled it. I'd already soaked it in W5 again before your post (which is why it's blue)! The ink stayed on the sponge (i.e. the grooves were clean) when I first removed the sponge...

I tried this, as promised. I've soaked it in W5+Ammonia for about 5 days with no discernible change to the stubborn ink stain up the inside side of the bottom sponge. So, in the interest of research, I've cut the offending Cli-8 cartridge open. I would urge any budding re-filler to do the same...

Will try this. My ink is just over a year old and has been stored in my (mid UK) garage. I guess it got quite warm in there this Summer. Is there an optimum storage temp (or a recommended ceiling) to avoid microbial growth?

I have removed the sealing balls on all my carts and been forcing water through with a luer syringe with a fair amount of pressure (as in Martin's video). Given all the recently reported issues with Magenta, is it possible that Magenta inks are more susceptible than others to organic infection...

Thanks, stratman. The jury's still out. I had a magenta clog on my MG5350 last week that I successfully cleared with The Hat's Fairy Liquid remedy. I'm waiting for a 2nd replacement head for my Pro 9000 mk 2 so I'm currently making sure I'm ready for it!

I, like many others on this forum, have had repeated problems with clogged nozzles and head failures, invariably (or, seemingly) connected with Magenta and Photo Magenta inks. To try and counter the problem, I've upped my game on the 'hygiene' management of my printers and my carts. I've read...

I'm fed up! Less than a month since my second replacement (i.e third) print head and I've got yet another failed Nozzle Check, this time with Magenta (previous times were both Photo Magenta). I haven't printed many photos (about a dozen 6x4s) in this period but have done a Nozzle Check every...

Thanks, Hat. I'm using @crenedecotret's method with Task Scheduler and it works a treat.

Following excellent and helpful advice from @The Hat (in this and other posts) and @crenedecotret (http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3977) I have successfully set up a batch file to run automatic daily nozzle checks on each of my printers (Pro9000 MkII and Pixma MG5300). I have...

Thanks, Hat. I think I've cracked it! (Tested the old grey cells a bit). One last (I hope) question. How regularly should I set it to run a nozzle check in Task Scheduler?

Do you know a way to do this automatically?

Likewise, I'm UK based and get my heads from CRC Tasktron. Adam at CRC has been very helpful and has tested and replaced my print head. Excellent service. Oddly, he sent the following message: "To be honest the photo magenta nozzle was fine it was the black that wasn't quite right so I've sent...

So, having started this thread, I'm back to square one. I've bought a new print head for my Pro9000 mkII. I've flushed and refilled the carts. I've even bought a new Canon OEM PM cart. AND LESS THAN 2 MONTHS LATER, I'VE GOT A CLOGGED PM NOZZLE AGAIN. I'm getting seriously fed up, with an...

Thanks Hat. Being more aggressive with the fairy ( :)) seems to have worked! I've read several of your posts referencing Fairy but hadn't appreciated it was OK to use it on carts as well as print heads.