Same problem - P & Pm are not printing. How do I clean this or unplug it?Same problem - P & Pm are not printing. How do I clean this or unplug it?
AnonymousFeb 02, 2008
Same as post #1: I replaced the print head with a brand new one (TWICE), using new Canon cartridge, still does not print Cyan, all other colors are fine.
Same as post #1: I replaced the print head with a brand new one (TWICE), using new Canon cartridge, still does not print Cyan, all other colors are fine.
I just started getting the same problem as well on my i960. Tried cleaning the print heads automatically and deep cleaning. Washed out the print heads several times - tried different Cyan ink all with no luck. Sounds like a common problem on these after googling it a bit - must be something with the electronics.
Sucks because I love this printer for it's quality, speed, quietness and good ink.I just started getting the same problem as well on my i960. Tried cleaning the print heads automatically and deep cleaning. Washed out the print heads several times - tried different Cyan ink all with no luck. Sounds like a common problem on these after googling it a bit - must be something with the electronics.
Sucks because I love this printer for it's quality, speed, quietness and good ink.
I had been using non canon ink tanks when the problem began. i just installed all canon ink tanks at a cost of $60 plus and still no better. i don't know how to tell which color is not printing but greens are not green, overall print quality is unacceptable. i have printed the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, aligned the print head and deep cleaned print head to no avail. i do not know how to wash out the print head. i have written to canon today to see what they suggest.I had been using non canon ink tanks when the problem began. i just installed all canon ink tanks at a cost of $60 plus and still no better. i don't know how to tell which color is not printing but greens are not green, overall print quality is unacceptable. i have printed the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, aligned the print head and deep cleaned print head to no avail. i do not know how to wash out the print head. i have written to canon today to see what they suggest.
Printer worked great till I tried a different brand of ink. Colors started looking awful. Replaced all cartridges with Cannon ink, ran print head clean and deep clean, print head allignment, and another test I can't remember. Will not print megenta, all other colors seem fine.Printer worked great till I tried a different brand of ink. Colors started looking awful. Replaced all cartridges with Cannon ink, ran print head clean and deep clean, print head allignment, and another test I can't remember. Will not print megenta, all other colors seem fine.
I have the same problem. Cyan does not print at all. Started about a month ago. It is a second head I have, installed it about a year ago after having trouble with original one and reading all advices. Worked fine so far till a month ago. If I remove all other cartridges then it prints cyan fine, but only then. I would say they are not touching contacts properly, but why. Any ideas. As far as I know it is the best printer in its class. And what to do now.
I have the same problem. Cyan does not print at all. Started about a month ago. It is a second head I have, installed it about a year ago after having trouble with original one and reading all advices. Worked fine so far till a month ago. If I remove all other cartridges then it prints cyan fine, but only then. I would say they are not touching contacts properly, but why. Any ideas. As far as I know it is the best printer in its class. And what to do now.
I've lost red. Printer is ~ 4 yr old. Did all the same cleanings etc., changed ink cartridge - no luck. I guess it's time for a new printer but I have sure loved this one.I've lost red. Printer is ~ 4 yr old. Did all the same cleanings etc., changed ink cartridge - no luck. I guess it's time for a new printer but I have sure loved this one.
Same problem here. I had after market ink for many years without a problem. The color started to get strange. Put Canon ink in, did cleaning and Cyan/photocyan is not printing. Didn't really understand the head alignment procedure but does it make a difference? New driver is installed.
Same problem here. I had after market ink for many years without a problem. The color started to get strange. Put Canon ink in, did cleaning and Cyan/photocyan is not printing. Didn't really understand the head alignment procedure but does it make a difference? New driver is installed.
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Lift lid ,let carriage stop in middle, un-plug the printer > Remove all ink tanks > Remove print head > Soak print head in > 3 parts very warm water an 1 part ammonia over night. Rinse under faucet with water directly over ink ports, shake out excess water,(if when you shake it out and if color still comes out repeat soaking for another hour or two and rinsing again ,HAD TO DO MINE TWICE) let air dry. (hair drier helps) Cured my problem for a while ,but if not used almost every day, this will happen again, I also use compatible ink tanks. Don'T believe the inks are as good as Canon Ink. But who the hell can afford them. So fill your owe with Canon ink from Canon. Still seems that the cyan always dries up first. Good luck Lestero1
My i960 will not print colors correctly ( magenta) on photo paper ( used Kodak an Costco). Prints on paper ok.
It will not feed paper when doing a 'cleaning' od 'deep cleaning'. It will feed paper for other functions.
Thanks for your help in advance
I just started getting the same problem as well on my i960. Tried cleaning the print heads automatically and deep cleaning. Washed out the print heads several times - tried different Cyan ink all with no luck. Sounds like a common problem on these after googling it a bit - must be something with the electronics.
Sucks because I love this printer for it's quality, speed, quietness and good ink.
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The cyan print head may be blocked. Try several deep cleaning of the print head to see if it can clear the blocked cyan print nozzles. Also check the cyan cartridge, make sure it is not empty. If none of this works then the print head needs to be replaced. NOTE the print head is not a cheap item, you may consider putting the money towards a new and better printer.
I would guess that the printhead is bad. Google cleaning printheads or get a new one. Sometimes , not always you can clean the printhead instead of replacing. (take out and clean by hand)
The print head is clogged.Try unclogging with cleaning tests in maintenance mode.If not help you can try unclogging manually.Warning!!!This can lead to damage of print head.Try it in last case.Open the cover and first remove the ink cartridges.Then open the holder and remove the print head.Run hot tap water and put the print head with the nozzles up to stream water.Hold that 5 mins then turn the print head around with the nozzles down.Hold that for every color of 5 mins.Then put the print head in hot water with the nozzles down.Left it water about 15 mins and then you must very nice to dry.When the print head dry put it in printer and start cleaning.If this not help you need to replace the print head.Call Canon for support.
How long has it been since you printer prior to the other day ? If you do not use your printer for some time, the ink will dry out even if it's a new cartridge.
Your problem is the print head. You can buy one from Canon for about $95, or find them new from dealers on Ebay for $60 to $70. For a less expensive fix, try to remove the print head and clean it. (You don't need any tools, just remove the ink tanks and pull the print head forward and out. Over time, the receivers tend to get dry & crusted ink on them. Note that the inks used are fast drying inks to keep your pictures, etc. from smudging after you print them. Try not to use solvent. I use q-tips and hot water, then dry using another q-tip. If this does not work, there are commercial cleaning kits available for about $10. Short of that, your choice is to replace the print head or the printer itself. My i960 prints such good quality color prints and normal color printing, that I would fix it rather than replace the printer. I hope the easy cleaning does it for you!
We are experiencing something simillar with our imagepress. As far as I know, every heavily used Canon (or used for a longer period of time) tends to skew colors towards magenta a little bit. We are dealing with it by reducing magenta in color balance menu for all jobs on the printer, but the result is never perfect (especially in grey where is needed perfect balance of colors).
Yep same as above. Black prints very light gray after 5 years of good printing. Tried every test, replaced black cartridges with different brands. Just wondering if somehow you can clean the heads. I'm convinced the black head is almost totally clogged. Does anyone know how to remove the printer heas to do this?
Same problem - P & Pm are not printing. How do I clean this or unplug it?
Same as post #1: I replaced the print head with a brand new one (TWICE), using new Canon cartridge, still does not print Cyan, all other colors are fine.
I just started getting the same problem as well on my i960. Tried cleaning the print heads automatically and deep cleaning. Washed out the print heads several times - tried different Cyan ink all with no luck. Sounds like a common problem on these after googling it a bit - must be something with the electronics.
Sucks because I love this printer for it's quality, speed, quietness and good ink.
I had been using non canon ink tanks when the problem began. i just installed all canon ink tanks at a cost of $60 plus and still no better. i don't know how to tell which color is not printing but greens are not green, overall print quality is unacceptable. i have printed the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, aligned the print head and deep cleaned print head to no avail. i do not know how to wash out the print head. i have written to canon today to see what they suggest.
Printer worked great till I tried a different brand of ink. Colors started looking awful. Replaced all cartridges with Cannon ink, ran print head clean and deep clean, print head allignment, and another test I can't remember. Will not print megenta, all other colors seem fine.
I have the same problem. Cyan does not print at all. Started about a month ago. It is a second head I have, installed it about a year ago after having trouble with original one and reading all advices. Worked fine so far till a month ago. If I remove all other cartridges then it prints cyan fine, but only then. I would say they are not touching contacts properly, but why. Any ideas. As far as I know it is the best printer in its class. And what to do now.
I've lost red. Printer is ~ 4 yr old. Did all the same cleanings etc., changed ink cartridge - no luck. I guess it's time for a new printer but I have sure loved this one.
Same problem here. I had after market ink for many years without a problem. The color started to get strange. Put Canon ink in, did cleaning and Cyan/photocyan is not printing. Didn't really understand the head alignment procedure but does it make a difference? New driver is installed.
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