Cleaning cartridges ip4500

[Ash]

Can I make my own cleaning cartridges from empty ones (Canon ip4500) and what would be the best mix of cleaner to put in them, Ammonia etc?

I don't what to remove the print heads

 

[The Hat]

Ash Can I make my own cleaning cartridges from empty ones (Canon ip4500)
and what would be the best mix of cleaner to put in them

Yes is the simple answer.
Just use some window cleaner from your local supermarket, but make sure you mix it
with a little bit of colour so you can see the printed nozzle check afterwards..

 

[l_d_allan]

Something to consider if you will be using a fairly strong ammonia mixture ... the info for OCP "nozzle rocket" print-head cleaning solution indicates not to put it in carts in with foam/sponge as the foam can deteriorate. I'm unclear on what the ingredients of "nozzle rocket" are, but it has a much stronger ammonia smell than plain Windex.

I've been a fan and advocate of a dedicated set of cleaning carts, but having some second thoughts about their use. That may reflect some misconceptions I have on how a print-head is built and works.

 

[Ash]

Thanks for your help guy's. I'm sure this has been asked many times before