Canon Pixma IP5000

john_Novacaine · 02-27-2008, 05:18 PM

If the color tanks run out of ink, does it harm the print heads if I print in grayscale?

**oldmn** · 02-27-2008, 05:39 PM

Hi john_Novacaine Welcome to TSF
The printer may not print at all with an empty cartridge.
Also if you run the print heads dry, they will dry out then if you want to use the colors again you will need to replace the heads.

john_Novacaine · 02-29-2008, 04:06 AM

Thanks for the reply. I'm headed for Costco for new cartridges...in Lacey, WA.

02-27-2008, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
john_Novacaine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp pro	Canon Pixma IP5000 If the color tanks run out of ink, does it harm the print heads if I print in grayscale?

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oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Canon Pixma IP5000 Hi john_Novacaine Welcome to TSF The printer may not print at all with an empty cartridge. Also if you run the print heads dry, they will dry out then if you want to use the colors again you will need to replace the heads. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

02-29-2008, 04:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
john_Novacaine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp pro	Re: Canon Pixma IP5000 Thanks for the reply. I'm headed for Costco for new cartridges...in Lacey, WA.