Should I rescue my MP830?

[ghwellsjr]

New print head costs: 60 - or something like that
(Anyone know where I can get a cheaper one??)

I've always gotten my best price at the local authorized Canon repair center.

 

[OM2]

that's a good idea
i must give them a ring to get a price
i would imagine that any stocks they have are just sitting on the shelves since there is little demand for them
thanks for the tip

 

[websnail]

I've always gotten my best price at the local authorized Canon repair center.

In the UK that would be Electroversal and I suspect they may push you on to CRC-Tasktron anyway but it is definitely worth a try.


As an aside, didn't I read that Canon in the USA have stopped selling parts direct to the public now? Can anyone update/confirm?

 

[OM2]

something else i wanted advice on...

ok... i think i'm going to be brave and will purchase a new ink head
(i called Electroversal - they said they have the printer heads in stock - but they are supplied with NO warranty!)

but what should I do about the inks?
I have a set of refillable cartridges
should i use these?
or should i invest in a new set of inks and refill those thereafter?

thanks

 

[The Hat]

OM2
Bite the bullet and get a set of OEMs or two sets if you do a lot of printing.
Then refill them when they become empty with good inks from octoink.co.uk and you will have the perfect setup for the future..

 

[OM2]

hmmm... that will be about 80 spend altogether
i'm thinking of maybe waiting to see if i can get a working mx780 off ebay instead (i'd get wifi with that)
or buying the lexmarm 901 that i sent a post about in another email