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    Why is HP the ONLY manufacturer to allow internet printing??

    HP printers - most new ones will print directly from the internet Awesome - absolutely damn awesome Why isn't anyone one else doing this?? Why isn't Canon doing?? They had some geniuses design the whole process The operating system and setup of the printers are awesome There are some really...
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    How to store a print head?

    guys, i'm still confused what u should do if u don't have the orange clip? thanks
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    How to store a print head?

    surely there must be an alternative? i'm sure i can get hold of from the states - but i can't believe that there wouldn't be an alternative in the uk?
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    How to store a print head?

    that's awesome advice but can u also advise what i should do if i don't have the orange clip? AD, those ingredients don't soind like thing i can pick up at the supermarket? where can i buy? are they highly toxic?
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    How to store a print head?

    ok - that's a big help but what if u don't have the clip? what can be done ALSO: i've had a look at the clip and as far as i can see, the clip DOES touch the sensitive part u r not supposed to touch? or am i wrong about this? distil water? how? put the whole thing in distill water? how long...
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    How to store a print head?

    I can't remember if I've asked before or read on other posts... But... can someone tell me how to store a print head? You should NOT touch the bottom part of the print head - or so I understand How do you store away then? ALSO, how about the top part - the nozzles where the cartridges sit...
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    Should I store ink cartridges standing up? Or doe sit not matter?

    that's great advice - much appreciated yes :) i think i was getting to excited
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    Should I store ink cartridges standing up? Or doe sit not matter?

    ok thanks all are refilled i'm sending my printhead to my supplier because of problems with one of their inks he's going to unclog for me and send back - but that means i need to keep my cartridges stored and sealed i was thinking, maybe upside down is a good idea? no leaking of ink? leaving...
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    Should I store ink cartridges standing up? Or doe sit not matter?

    i thought i'd get a ton of replies on this one! anyone? :(
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    Should I store ink cartridges standing up? Or doe sit not matter?

    I need to store my ink cartidiges I've got electric tape How do I store? Standing straight up - how they would be in the printer Or upside down? Thanks Omar
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    Why can't you clean JUST one colour?

    When cleaning cartrdiges under maintenance, you can clean the all colours, black or just colours If you've got a problem with just one single colour, then you have to WASTE a LOT of ink cleaning ALL colours Is it possible to clean just the single colour? Thanks Omar
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    Problem with one cartridge

    i thought i'd update this thread just to recap: original post: problem with one cartrdige advice given: need a new print head solution: send in for repair ok... so i sent in and got back a few days later ALL my inks (apart from the problem one) where nearly out of ink i've had a look - i...
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    Black in leaking when refilling

    I'm refilling my black ink, PGI520 using German method I've got the needle in - I can see it at the end When I put ink in, it leaks out from the top of the cartridge (I'm holding upside down when refilling) + The main ink outletflows out with ink What's going wrong? The only thing I'd say...
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    Problem with one cartridge

    i think i'll send it in, i that case i definitely DON'T want a newer model! i don't know if they do have a repair centre in london even if they did, i'd rather pay a courier 7.50 to take the printer and give to them - the time and petrol costs wouldn't be worth it!
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    Problem with one cartridge

    i called them they said i have to post to a repair centre :( i have to pay for posting the printer :( i've emailed canon and have sent them a print out of the nozzle check and have suggested they just send me a new print head a new print head will cost them 5p (or something ridiculously...
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    Problem with one cartridge

    ok! calling them now thanks
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    Problem with one cartridge

    ohhh... hmmm i didn't realise it might be that serious! i'd rather call canon and get them to fix as the printer is still under warranty see the pic here: let me know what u think. thanks
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    Problem with one cartridge

    I'm having problem with the yeloow ink fo rmy Canon MP640 It's not printing right. When I do a nozzle check print I get a thin strip down the middle about 0.5cm The strip should be solid and be about 1cm I've recently refilled it - not sure if this could be the cause I'm assuming the fault is...
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    German method: how to pull out the needle WITHOUT getting ink on you!

    guys, all the replies are great education for me but i disagree about 'finding my own way that suits me' there has to be a right answer and there has to be a wrong answer (of which there maybe more than one of each) maybe the answer is: it just doesn't matter! surely between us (especially u...
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    German method: how to pull out the needle WITHOUT getting ink on you!

    stratman, i think that's great advice + info so, if i release while there is 25% stll empty in the reservoir - i am ok?
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