02-28-2020 06:33 PM
I have not used this printer for years, I am worried it is no longer usable? I want to get rid of it, but dont want to sell to someone if it is defective. Is it ruined and do I have to hook it up to see if it works? Help!
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02-29-2020 09:15 AM
Greetings,
If you haven't used the printer for years, even with no inks installed, the printhead or delivery system will be clogged.
The only way to safely store a printer (like this) for an extended period of time (years) would have been to remove and flush the print head and store it empty. Even then, any residual ink left would dry and turn practically to stone.
Nozzle check pattern, yes, you will have to do that. Canon inks will run you about $125
No name $30-$50. May want to start with those to determine if the printer is functioning and can be sold.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5C (1.0.1.1) ~Many Lenses ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~Windows10 Pro ~EVGA RTX 3080Ti FTW3 Ultra
~ImageClass MF644Cdw ~Pixel6 ~6D2 (v1.1.1) retiring
02-28-2020 06:47 PM
Why not turn it on and do a self-test?
or for the Mark II, see: Printing a Nozzle Check Mark II
02-29-2020 09:03 PM
OK thanks!
02-29-2020 09:15 AM
Greetings,
If you haven't used the printer for years, even with no inks installed, the printhead or delivery system will be clogged.
The only way to safely store a printer (like this) for an extended period of time (years) would have been to remove and flush the print head and store it empty. Even then, any residual ink left would dry and turn practically to stone.
Nozzle check pattern, yes, you will have to do that. Canon inks will run you about $125
No name $30-$50. May want to start with those to determine if the printer is functioning and can be sold.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5C (1.0.1.1) ~Many Lenses ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~Windows10 Pro ~EVGA RTX 3080Ti FTW3 Ultra
~ImageClass MF644Cdw ~Pixel6 ~6D2 (v1.1.1) retiring
02-29-2020 09:03 PM
Thank you for all this helpful info!
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