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BCS wrote:
> 
> I hope someone can help me out.
> 
> The problem:
> I think the print nozzle/sucking mechanism for the black is clogged.
> 
> When ALL 4 ink cartridges are FULL and I turn on the printer, it starts up
> and does the automatic cleaning of the print head. Then, to my distress,
> it does not detect the black ink! Yet it detects all the other ones (CYAN,
> MAGENTA and YELLOW). So I get the black ink "empty" light flashing.
> 
>    top view of printer lights, under the lid
> 
>    |--------------------------|
>    |   �     @     @     @    |  where � is the blinking light
>    |--------------------------|
> 
> I think the print head is sucking in the CYAN, MAGENTA and YELLOW inks BUT
> not the BLACK ink because when checking the base of the print head (where
> the nozzles are) using a tissue, I find that there is CYAN, MAGENTA and
> YELLOW inks, but no BLACK ink or very little.
> 
> I've tried methylated spirits on the nozzle and also where the ink is
> sucked in, but nothing's changed. THE PRINT HEAD refuses to detect the
> black ink (there's plenty in the cartridge). Help?!
> 
> I think the print head needs replacing BUT I can't find anyone that's
> selling it!!!!
> Have rung Canon � who didn't return my call
> Apple reseller � who didn't return my call
> Other place � told me to ring Canon
> Another place � advised me to try methylated spirits (nice guy here)
> 
> Please.... help me.... I really need to print an assignment, i.e. CAT, and
> it would look much better in colour. AND would mean I don't have to do any
> colouring in. :-)
> A very distressed,
> 
> Benjamin Lee
> Melbourne
> Australia

I think you'll find that metho is the wrong fluid to be using. Most inks 
nowadays are water based.

Get onto Canon's Web site http://www.canon.com.au/ and search through 
the support area's. I'm sure you'll find a FAQ or notes on cleaning and 
trouble shooting. You could also try in the US. Just drop the .au from 
above.BCS wrote:
> 
> I hope someone can help me out.
> 
> The problem:
> I think the print nozzle/sucking mechanism for the black is clogged.
> 
> When ALL 4 ink cartridges are FULL and I turn on the printer, it starts up
> and does the automatic cleaning of the print head. Then, to my distress,
> it does not detect the black ink! Yet it detects all the other ones (CYAN,
> MAGENTA and YELLOW). So I get the black ink "empty" light flashing.
> 
>    top view of printer lights, under the lid
> 
>    |--------------------------|
>    |   �     @     @     @    |  where � is the blinking light
>    |--------------------------|
> 
> I think the print head is sucking in the CYAN, MAGENTA and YELLOW inks BUT
> not the BLACK ink because when checking the base of the print head (where
> the nozzles are) using a tissue, I find that there is CYAN, MAGENTA and
> YELLOW inks, but no BLACK ink or very little.
> 
> I've tried methylated spirits on the nozzle and also where the ink is
> sucked in, but nothing's changed. THE PRINT HEAD refuses to detect the
> black ink (there's plenty in the cartridge). Help?!
> 
> I think the print head needs replacing BUT I can't find anyone that's
> selling it!!!!
> Have rung Canon � who didn't return my call
> Apple reseller � who didn't return my call
> Other place � told me to ring Canon
> Another place � advised me to try methylated spirits (nice guy here)
> 
> Please.... help me.... I really need to print an assignment, i.e. CAT, and
> it would look much better in colour. AND would mean I don't have to do any
> colouring in. :-)
> A very distressed,
> 
> Benjamin Lee
> Melbourne
> Australia

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>> 
>> I've tried methylated spirits on the nozzle and also where the ink is
>> sucked in, but nothing's changed. THE PRINT HEAD refuses to detect the
>> black ink (there's plenty in the cartridge). Help?!


some moron replied:
>
>I think you'll find that metho is the wrong fluid to be using. Most inks 
>nowadays are water based.
>



Wouldnt that be funny???  Let's sell T-Shirt transfers for a printer that
uses water based ink!!!!

Iwantjustice wrote:
> 
> >>
> >> I've tried methylated spirits on the nozzle and also where the ink is
> >> sucked in, but nothing's changed. THE PRINT HEAD refuses to detect the
> >> black ink (there's plenty in the cartridge). Help?!
> 
> some moron replied:
> >
> >I think you'll find that metho is the wrong fluid to be using. Most inks
> >nowadays are water based.
> >
> 
> Wouldnt that be funny???  Let's sell T-Shirt transfers for a printer that
> uses water based ink!!!!

+++
Another example above of some MORON calling the kettle black!!!

What the hell does your response mean?

BTW, isopropyl alcohol is a common ink medium.