Hi - I was hoping to post an image of a test print I did recently after my IP5000 started printing striped images when using greyscale and black text - (prints fine on the colours) - BUT forum tells me I need to reduce the images I post to 0 - so a brief description of the test print is that the lower half of the 3eBk part is completely missing (definitely not faint or partial but not there at all) - all the others look ok (any advice how I could include image ?)
I've had it about 2.5 years & been refilling using Jettec inks for most of that time and recently swapped to C-EYE.
I've done the cleaning and deep cleaning on the 3eBk since the issue but the test print is the same - I haven't done anything more than that yet.
Can anyone advise from my description of the test print if it's terminal - obviously would like to avoid spending time trying to fix it if it is - if there is a possibility of fixing it perhaps you could point me in the right direction ?
If it's not fixable is it possible to get the printer to print using the other smaller black cartridge for black printing so at least I can get it to function while I sort out a replacement.
I've managed to get along very happily with these non-chipped cartridges and was hoping I could get another printer off ebay (or perhaps a print-head if that's what it needs) but from what I read here (and see on ebay) getting a printhead or another printer using these cartridges in good nick looks unlikely.
So if I do need to scrap this one - anyone care to suggest a few printers (or cartridge types) that are easy to refill as running costs are key for me - I'm not that worried about print quality or speed and not married to Canon tho this is what I've had for the last 6 years simply so I can keep using the same cartridges.
The later canons appeal - is it possible to do hassle free refills in the later Canons using the chipped PGI5/CLI8 cartridges (using the simple method that's worked on my IP5000 - i.e. putting a hole in OE cartridge, syringing in ink and re-sealing) and just ignore any "empty" etc messages or is it more complex than that and one has to use a resetter. Or maybe compatible chipped cartridges work for these printers - as I've read a lot on forums saying chipped compatibles can cause a load of problems themsleves.
Any help much appreciated.
Jools
I've had it about 2.5 years & been refilling using Jettec inks for most of that time and recently swapped to C-EYE.
I've done the cleaning and deep cleaning on the 3eBk since the issue but the test print is the same - I haven't done anything more than that yet.
Can anyone advise from my description of the test print if it's terminal - obviously would like to avoid spending time trying to fix it if it is - if there is a possibility of fixing it perhaps you could point me in the right direction ?
If it's not fixable is it possible to get the printer to print using the other smaller black cartridge for black printing so at least I can get it to function while I sort out a replacement.
I've managed to get along very happily with these non-chipped cartridges and was hoping I could get another printer off ebay (or perhaps a print-head if that's what it needs) but from what I read here (and see on ebay) getting a printhead or another printer using these cartridges in good nick looks unlikely.
So if I do need to scrap this one - anyone care to suggest a few printers (or cartridge types) that are easy to refill as running costs are key for me - I'm not that worried about print quality or speed and not married to Canon tho this is what I've had for the last 6 years simply so I can keep using the same cartridges.
The later canons appeal - is it possible to do hassle free refills in the later Canons using the chipped PGI5/CLI8 cartridges (using the simple method that's worked on my IP5000 - i.e. putting a hole in OE cartridge, syringing in ink and re-sealing) and just ignore any "empty" etc messages or is it more complex than that and one has to use a resetter. Or maybe compatible chipped cartridges work for these printers - as I've read a lot on forums saying chipped compatibles can cause a load of problems themsleves.
Any help much appreciated.
Jools
