Cannot get any magenta ink to flow. i used a cartridge without taking off tab. have replaced ink properly now but cannot get any magenta to show on noozle check or printing

The magenta might have been freezed, change the magenta.
Thanks.

Hi Todd
I'm suprised you got it to work without the cartridge in it.
You'll probably find that you've burned out the magenta nozzles. The print head works by rapidly heating ink to squirt it out of the nozzle and the incoming ink cools it down prior to the next squirt. It's happening at a spectacular speed and if no cool ink is coming in the nozzles get hotter and hotter until they burn out. Alternatively, they may just be clogged up with dried up residue. Remove the print head and run it under hot water for a while (take the inks out first). Dry it off. refit it and the inks and try again.

if it is still under warranty , call for a technician to do a warranty check
there are some printer manufacturers that have an inbuilt program that will cut out the machine if anything but genuine cartridges are used
under warranty or not , there is a clause in consumer law that states , the unit has be be replaced or money refunded it the machine is not fit for the purpose or the unit fails before a reasonable of period of time in use
one round of cartridges is not a reasonable expectation of the time in use not is it fit for the purpose if it will not work after one round of cartridges

Depending on when you last used your printer it may take a few head cleans before the ink prints. Print a nozzle check after each clean (uses minimal ink).

Also be aware each clean depletes your other carts as well.

The colors are individual. That machine takes the Canon CLI-8. I would suggest reading your manual on what the procedure is for changing the ink cartridges out, it typically varies slightly by machine. There should be an option somewhere one of the menus to change the ink cartridges. When you buy a replacement be sure you buy from someone who isn't trying to scam you. I would recommend Cartridge World, of course, or OEM. Do not use cheap online cartridges, you will only have headache later.

It means for you to install the magenta ink. Magenta is a color. You have 4 colors. Yellow, magenta, cyan, black

Check your ink cartridge if they are properly installed.

Check your cartridge if they are empty.

Make sure you are using original cartridge and not just a refill cartridge.

If still nothing happens replace your cartridge.

From your printer properties, go to the "Printing preferences" button on the "General" tab. On the "Color" tab, select "Print in grayscale". That should take care of it for ya.

There are chances the magenta ink got over or its dried :
# Hold the cartridge upside down, with the bar-code label facing you and take a damp paper towel.
# Use the towel to wipe the printhead of the cartridge on the bottom (where the ink comes out). Wipe the printhead horizontally in one direction only (left to right).
# Continue doing this until it looks clean.
# Then dab the cartridge on the towel to make sure the ink is flowing.
# Next, look inside the printer and locate the carrier that holds ink cartridges. Caution: Make sure the cartridges are not installed at this point.

1. Look for a shiny piece of metal underneath the contacts at the back of the carrier.
2. Take a damp cotton swab (use water only!) and wipe along the bottom of the shiny metal piece. Note: You may need more than one swab.

# Reinstall the cartridges, making sure you snap them correctly into the printer. try this if this did then heat the cart cartridges walls with hair dryer for 2 min then insert it back and check if it works:

Look to see if there is dirt or other debris inside the Magenta Ink slot. There is probably something there disrupting the ink flow. Use a flash light to see if ink is clogged. Use Acohol with Q tip to clean the area and reinsert the ink cartridge. Make sure the printer is off and the slot has dried before turning the printer back on.
Hope this helps. Helen