I use mine with edible ink. It's clogged up, how do I unclog?
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Get a special solution called print head cleaner at printerfillingstation.com. You can either use the solution in empty cartridges. Or since the printer is already clogged, you most likely could put a drop where the cartridges sit in the chassis. Then run cleaning cycles to work the solution through.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqaXCjl27Y8I went to Youtube and put in "clogged edible ink in a Canon printer..." This is just one video. Good luck on that cake?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Printhead-Cleaning-Kit-Canon-IP3600-MP560-MP620-MX860-QY6-0073-000-New-Cleaner-/250923779522
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If you are using the disposable cartridge try the following. Open the pen and hold it with the nib down and squeeze the cartridge very gently until you see ink in the nib.
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Looks like everyone else answered this, but I'll give it a shot too--and I'll borrow from the directions off my box of Pilot/Namiki ink cartridges. :P So--first, unscrew the pen. Hold your pen with the nib (the tip) of the pen straight up and remove the empty cartridge (or the converter if it's still on the pen--that thing on the end that you squeeze like an eyedropper bulb). Insert the new cartridge straight into the pen without turning or twisting. Also: Be sure to hang onto that converter! At the very least, you can use that to help yourself clean out the inside of the pen between cartridges (or between ink refills in general if you use bottled inks). What you do is, fill a cup with clean, cold water. (If your tap water is drinkable, use that. If you're more worried, use bottled water. Some folks swear by distilled water, but I don't feel it's necessary.) Put the converter onto the pen and use it to suck clean water into the pen, then squeeze the converter to get the dirty inky water out. Do this several times--draw up clean water, squeeze out the dirty water--until the water comes out clear. Then dry off the nib. Personally, I like to let my pen sit nib down in a cup stuffed with a wad of paper towel to dry overnight. Anyhoo--the converter will at least help you with cleaning the pen. But the really good thing about using any fountain pen is using *bottled inks.* That's really what that converter is for! When you feel ready to try out bottled inks, you'll really be needing that converter. So in the meanwhile, be sure to hold onto it and don't lose it. Yeah...you could always buy another one if you do, but why should you if you've already got one, right? Good luck and happy writing :)
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I removed the ink cartridges, and then I removed the printerhead. I used rubbing alcohol and a soft clean cotton rag and wiped out the printerhead, along the roller inside and the bottom pins of the ink cartridges....
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I have sometimes found that it helps to remove the tip and cartridge from the pen and squeeze the cartridge while it is attached to the tip. I've had this issue with other pens. I usually squeeze a drop out on to sme waste paper. But it could squirt out and make a big mess so be careful where you do it. It might also be that the cartridge is seated fully on to the tip so you might want to push it all the way on by hand
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Open up the system menu and run the head cleaning utility. If that doesn't fix the problem replace your blue or tricolor ink cartridge.
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Make sure you put the ink holder in the right way...the pen has a special attachment that will break the seal to let the ink flow. If you did put it in the right way then wear your grungy clothes take the pen outside and, nib down, just shake the heck out of it. Those are the only suggestions I can give. Hope one of them works for you.
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Just unscrew the top part that has the nib from the bottom. You will see a tiny metal knob sticking out of the top where you can push and plug a ink cartridge. It is pretty easy. There is always youtube if you need a demo..... :)
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NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_bNRrPk5MY. Start around minute 5. NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it.... » Read More NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_bNRrPk5MY. Start around minute 5. « Show Less
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try taking the cartridge out of the printer and wipe the edge where the ink comes out with a damp tissue to get the ink flowing again; I have this problem with the color cartridge
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Took me a few hours to figure out a solution based on a number of sources on the interwebs. I have an MX712. Problem is probably a clogged print head. I had been putting off replacing the ink cartridges which apparently is a mortal sin in Canon's eyes. 1. Open printer. 2. Remove old ink cartridges. 3. Remove the print head but lifting up on the spring loaded gray thing. Don't worry, it won't break. 4. Print head pulls out. 5. Clean the print head wells. I used witch hazel and Q tips but I think isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) would do the trick too. Clean and dry, clean and dry until most of the wells look free of ink. No need to soak or wait overnight. Get them relatively clean. 6. Put printer head back in and put in fresh ink cartridges. 7. Turn off printer (make sure it's plugged in). 8. Open printer and force the ink carriage by hand all the way to the left. 9. Push the on button 5 times rapidly. 10. Close printer. 11. The startup menu should come up on the printer. 12. Go to menu options and do a deep clean. 13. Printer should be back to normal.
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I don't see how that is possible as you are only resetting the chips on the cartridge. If the printer is still trying to print but no ink is coming out then you probably have a clogged head. Normally all the colors don't get get clogged at once so you can normally tell by that. Good luck . Any more questions please don't hesitate to ask
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Try the following: 1. Press slightly on the cartridge to get the ink going2. Put the lid back on and shake the pen down quite strongly (as if you were going to hit something down with it) again to get the ink going in the pen.
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I haven't had any trouble with the tip clogging. I always make sure to clean the tip and cap it after every use. Also, don't press too hard when writing.
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With the little adjuster on the cartridge put in the empty position (where it would be if no ink were in it) Just dip the nib into the ink (cartridge attached) and then while it is immersed in the ink, carefully twist the little adjuster in the other direction so that it forms a vacuum and pulls the ink into the cartridge. I hope that makes sense!
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That seems to be the only way to do it. It come with a refillable cartridge. Be sure to get good ink. I was using Private Reserve and it was beginning to clog my pens because of the amount of dye material. Herbst and Chesterfield are very good. I write exclusively in brown.
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You have to find out if your printer was made to be able to use edible ink. If you have already used the printer with regular ink you would have to buy a printer that has never been used because you don't want the edible ink mixing with regular ink. All printers are not made to take the edible ink.