The one I got has a bad toxic smell like that of Moth Balls when I print now. Anyone else have that?
1393189
Mine have been fine. I did get one that was broken/defective, but other wise ok.
1393190
I used this toner for approx. one year and have had no problems with odd odors.
1815881
Plug the old one back in and see if everything works like it's supposed to. That will tell you if it's a problem with the cartridge. Next step would be to try the other, new cartridge you got and see if it causes the paper jam alert. The other resource to utilize is the printer manufacturer. Ask a tech rep.
2198866
The print head is probably clogged. Google it, and you will find directions on how to remove it and clean it. Do NOT use the maintance feature. It will clog it more. Good luck
250359
Either the cartridge is defective or you need to clean the printer carefully. It is odd, because if the cartridge is defective, then it would happen on all the pages. Did you put the old cartridge back in to test printer?
1795844
You can try taking the print head out and cleaning it, but I have not had good luck with it fixing it. Sometimes it helps and then the next time I use it, it won't print black again. Basically, these are useless printers. The print head is about $50 to buy a new one and they don't last very long. I'm limping along with this and then I will buy a different brand. Sorry. Maybe cleaning it will get you a little more use.
1361213
No problems yet, but only one refill. Check to be sure that there is not ink on the chip at the bottom front of the cartridge or on the pins that make contact with the chip. Clean them with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol to see if that helps. As for the colors, try the cleaning function that was mentioned in another answer. You can also remove the print head to see if there is any spilled ink on those contacts. If all else fails and you are still missing colors, soaking the print head in Windex for a couple of days, then rinsing in water can help dissolve clogs.
243017
Ok I get this sometimes when I'm using a certain printing program. Believe me not all programs are alike and will effect the way your printer prints. I have this problem using a couple of photo editing programs. But when I use another program it prints perfect every time. Try using another program such as windows live photo gallery. If you don't have that, try another one. Hope this helps.
1262254
My black print was horable as well. My 3e BK was not printing well at all. I followed the instructions above removing all inks removed the print head holder and began to clean the bottom with rubbing alcohol and q-tips. I then took the two screws out of the head pulled it back and took my air comresser and held an air tip to the inside of the holder onto the where the ink goes in and sure enough a clog removed itself from the 3e port. My printer is like brand new. Don't bother calling Canon they want to charge you 9.95 to answer questions.
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Check the expiration date to be sure it is okay. I have gotten some that were old. Mostly it is probably your print head. I have found that many times they cannot be fixed by realigning or cleaning but have to be replaced. Sorry but it is usually cheaper to get a new printer.
557079
I'm having the same problem with the black ink. I paid handsomely for this printer, and the Company should stand by their product. Let's see if they do. If I can't find a solution to the problem, I will address Brother. I suggest you do the same as it appears we are not alone.
511889
It was when I had this problem. Be warned, though, if Kodak encourages you to spend the money on a new printhead (they also talked me into new ink): neither fixed the problem, and a follow-up call to Kodak confirmed that the printer was toast. I had to recycle the newly purchased ink and printer. Kodak would not refund the new printhead.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
2272348
Oh my I had the opposite problem! I was getting the ink system failure message before which made me consider a new printhead. I didn't know Amazon had them so I've ordered a new printer. Since it didn't help you maybe it wouldn't work for me. The reason for my problem-using remanufactured non OEM ink, the black cartridge was leaky. I thought it would be alright after wiping off and I did print some pgs. The problem was when I tried again about a month later..that's when I got the "ink system failure" msg and nothing I did took it away!
1763464
have you tried a new printhead? you can get them on amazon or ebay for about $18. got one recently for my printer and it prints like new. if you're thinking about a new printer though - go for it. this kodak is a pain in the ass.
1596171
Yes. That is normal. There is something wrong with their spray nozzles. I had the same thing happen to me.
1449881
Mine had quite a bit of an odor. I'm still in the process of airing it out. Hopefully that will take care of it.
214371
I began smelling burning too around my 10th use, I noticed the fluff pressing against the stationary wheel (from where the resistance gears are) has been coming off. I plan to look further into it or call the company. It's like it's being burned off - turns into white powder...