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Printer help

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  • 16-07-2013 7:32pm
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    JAMES VTI S
    Registered Users Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭


    i have a Canon MP490 and it wont print black, what could be wrong with it :confused:


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    johndoe99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,880 ✭✭✭johndoe99


    Has the black cartridge been changed recently?
    How long since you last printed a page?
    Do you use legitimate Canon ink, or 3rd Party refills?

    The nozzle could be clogged. Check your printer settings, theres usually a a maintenance tab, usually theres only a printer head cleaner, but some newer models have a nozzle cleaner.


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    JAMES VTI S
    Registered Users Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    They ware changed at some point, Im guessing not original ink cartridges though

    I look through the settings menu in a while and see could I clean the head with a cotton bud maybe


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    johndoe99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,880 ✭✭✭johndoe99


    JAMES VTI S wrote: »
    They ware changed at some point, Im guessing not original ink cartridges though

    I look through the settings menu in a while and see could I clean the head with a cotton bud maybe

    Have a look here:
    http://www.canon-europe.com/Support/Consumer_Products/products/Fax__Multifunctionals/InkJet/PIXMA_MP_series/PIXMA_MP490.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:13-669564&page=1&type=faq

    You could wipe the head with a cotton bud, but use isopropyl alcohol (usually comes with CD/DVD cleaning packs). Be careful though any scratches on the head will cause more problems. Try the link above first.


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    JAMES VTI S
    Registered Users Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    johndoe99 i love !! ill try it later
    i have ipa for cleaning cars before waxing


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