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    Clean up carpet?

    Just get a swatch of fine art cotton fiber canvas, photograph a clean section of the carpet, print it on the swatch and mount it over the offending area!!! No bleaching, scrubbing or explosions (unless from wife)-and probably not much 'photoshopping' required. Don't sweat it.
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    OCP Ink

    I have been using OCP dye inks in my 99xx for the past 5+ yrs. It's performance has been outstanding for my needs. I do not print pro wise, just for my self and club exhibits. With the i9900 and with my new Pro 9000 MKII, I setup a baseline with OEM inks using various mfgrs print profiles and my...
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    Clean up carpet?

    The simple fact that you're posting this information must mean that you're single. (mowerman) Well, if he was, he was! Darn lucky he chose a matching color to spill. But when he finishes this vigorous cleanup his problem(s) start--The newly refreshed portion of the carpet will 'jump out' at...
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    Epson pro 3800 no maintenance tank

    What do you mean by: Epson wont help? You have indicated that OEM inks and carts are being used-should make Epson happy. What did they say in their refusal? I just purchased a 3880 and certainly don't look forward to similar entertainment. Thanks, irv weiner
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    Are all CIS systems created equal?

    I second Ross Hardie, http://inkjetcarts.us/ I purchased 'stuff' for my Canon Pro 9000 refillable carts previously and just today received my refill cart system for my Epson 3880. He's got >30 yrs in the 'print stuff' business and never hesitated to answer questions thru the phone or...
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    refilling using squeeze bottles - w/pics and video(new)

    Rob, I'm going to reenter my earlier reply concerning scabbards: ****** Go to Home Depot and buy some heat-shrink tubing about 1/8 dia., cut about 1/2 in. longer than your needle and apply heat with a hair drier or candle. Dont shrink too tight, lightly wipe the needle with oil, grease or...
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    Desperately seeking.....: Epson Pro 3800 cartridge chips !!!

    Jon Cone sells the 9 original chips for $45 The same chipset and item # are used for both the 3800 & 3880. Item # RCS-2800-CHIPS http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.362672/it.A/id.4259/.f?sc=11&category=42655 I came across this info today while searching for a refillable cart set for my...
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    Progress report on pigment ink clogging test

    The PGI-5 BK cart takes OCP ink: BKP 44 OCP compatibility ink-cart-printer list: http://www.ocp.de/content.php?session=605197ea22bfec5aff00ed12845b492d&seite=seiten/support_compatibilitylists_en.php happy hunting irv weiner
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    New weapon of Canon: new carts to replace CLI-221/521 and PGI-220/520

    Rob, check page 2 of this post--I went back to the very distant past, for me, and pulled out the car battery 'sights' of yesteryear. I've seen no further comment, but as these 'black carts' fill the scene and become pervasive I hope some members of this community try the 'sight rod' and report...
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    refilling using squeeze bottles - w/pics and video(new)

    George, as mentioned in my post above, if you lightly lubricate the needle shaft and insert the scabbard, thus lubing the scabbard your problem disappears. As mentioned earlier in this post, I followed thru and added a check valve between the squeeze bottle and the needle. I do top refills...
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    refilling using squeeze bottles - w/pics and video(new)

    Go to Home Depot and buy some heat-shrink tubing about 1/8 dia., cut about 1/2 in. longer than your needle and apply heat with a hair drier or candle. Dont shrink too tight, lightly wipe the needle with oil, grease or Vaseline and slide the tubing up&down for lubing. You now have an ink needle...
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    Canon Pixma non-OEM cartridges CLI-221 -- best in your experience?

    myu, I hope this post gives you a good head start. irv weiner As an aid to those starting to consider refilling their printer carts here is my growing list of vendors recognized by the community as supplying quality ink and other accessories needed. I post this response to aid...
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    Refillable Cartridges

    Inkjetcarts is up and running, they are 2nd sourcing Inkrepublics refill system for the 3880. Call Ross Hardie 888.465.9979 and wake up the living. Efillink also has a refill system for the 3880. Anyone have any reviews or performance comments about the 3880 refill systems? My new 3880 has...
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    Canon - no printing in columns during nozzle check or head alignment

    There can be 2 other causes: 1: Electrical contacts on the printhead is dirty, especially those for the defective color channel. 2: The electronic drive circuit for the cyan channel and/or the printhead is defective. Find a friend with a i9900 and test your head in his unit, if it works then...
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    Spongeless cartridge from inkjetreset.com

    Just ordered my Epson 3880 today expect by Tues, will be using my Canon Pro9000 in parallel. After years of posting help for many many Canon users I need some helpful info: What carts and inks are presently available for refilling the 3880? Present info: InkRepublic Carts & Ink...
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    Spongeless cartridge from inkjetreset.com

    lin, many thanks for revisiting this cartridge and substantiating my initial praise for the product--warts and all! I thank you for reaffirming my upside-down refill method which met with some reproach earlier in these pages. But most of all, my sincere thanks for following the scientific...
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    OCP - PIGMENT INK for Epson R2400

    LOTHMAN: Here are some links about OCP inks. Compatibility http://www.ocp-inks.com/content.php?seite=seiten/ocp_worldwide_ansprech_xml.php&land=49 Overview http://www.ocp-inks.com/content.php?seite=seiten/support_compatibilitylists_en.php Canon Pixma Pro 9000...
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    Rihac Ink for refilling Canon CLi-8 cartridges

    Red John, I believe in a past post I informed you that OCP ink is available in the US from Rjettek.com. My purchases over the last 3 yrs has been hassle free. irv weiner
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    OCP - PIGMENT INK for Epson R2400

    I originally gave you a lead to Promax Imaging. For your second step, go to your browser and in the search box type in: "Epson R2400 refillable cartridges" Next, press 'search button' Next, select one or more of the 1000's responses you choose to deal with. I look forward to reading about your...
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    OCP - PIGMENT INK for Epson R2400

    george, here is one of Bob's many postings http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1003&message=34469777&changemode=1 and another containing Bob's and my comments http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1003&thread=35470538 Mouse over a posters name and click on...
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