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Posted on Aug 06, 2008

Black ink It looks like the black ink is leaking because ever time I print a page there is a long black strip on the back of the paper.  It is wasting my black ink. Please advice. Thanks

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  • itit07 Aug 07, 2008

    Thank you,


    I don't think I should have to pay for asking an assistance.  


    Cheers

  • Anonymous Aug 14, 2008

    When I print I get a thick (3/8 inch or more) black line on the back side of the copy. After I run the cleaning processes, it fades, sometimes even disappears for a copy or two, but then returns.

  • Anonymous Aug 25, 2008

    a black line prints on back of printed pages when printed on the top 8x10 printout section...ont he bottom printing section the 4x6 pictures look like the ink is too wet and leaky.

  • Anonymous Aug 31, 2008

    Yeah, same problem.

    When I print I get a thick black line on the back side of the copy. I tried running the bottom plate cleaning mode and other cleaning modes with no success.

  • Anonymous Sep 01, 2008

    I have the same problem. What is the solution?

  • Twindaddy Sep 05, 2008

    I also have the same problem. It appeared for the first time after about two years of use. Is everyone using Canon ink or recycled ink cartridges?

  • Anonymous Dec 13, 2008

    I am having the same problem. Big black ink line on the back of the paper. I see I am not the only one. Come on where is the solution to problem!

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I called the local Canon printer repair facility, and a serviceman said that the black line is caused by too much ink in the ink absorber device below the paper path. He said to fix it requires disassembling part of the printer, replacing the absorber foam, installing a longer tip for the excess ink, and reassembling and testing the printer. I asked if this would be a permanent fix. He said no, that the problem could reoccur as the absorber foam would eventually fill up again.

  • Anonymous Dec 16, 2010

    This of all is the only right answer and it make sense. So, lets take out the screw drivers, hammer, etc, and try to fix it. I will let you know if I was able to do it.
    RHM

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How do you get rid of the black line that prints on the back of the page?

  • Anonymous Sep 15, 2008

    This was to be a question, not a solution as I see no answers on this page

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I also think you shouldnt pay for it

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