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NEVER buy a Canon inkjet multifunction

June 14, 2013, 10:59 p.m.
thewalrus
Posts: 3048
Joined: Nov. 20, 2004

Seriously, fuck Canon, fuck them with an unlubricated cactus, fuck them with Stephen Harper's dick.

Why?

This MP495 multifunction refuses to scan if it thinks there is a problem with either of the ink cartridges. Nevermind that the scanning mechanism is completely separate from the printing part.

I have tried multiple methods of resetting it and clearing the error, and am about ready to take this piece of shit out into the alley and break it into tiny pieces.

"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes, it has not died out."
- The Daily Telegraph (1877)

June 14, 2013, 11:03 p.m.
Uncle-Duke
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Joined: Dec. 23, 2003

i also had major problems with my canon printer over ink cartridges..i miss my epson 740….

June 14, 2013, 11:22 p.m.
the-flying-moose
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Joined: March 4, 2003

Epson and Brother are the way to go. Cartridges cost a little more to replace but they last for more prints. I hated selling Canon printers.

Being an agoraphobic adrenaline junkie would be pretty convenient, because you could get your rush from just going to the store to get some milk instead of having to jump off a mountain or out of an airplane.

they also call me "balloon"

June 14, 2013, 11:45 p.m.
thewalrus
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Joined: Nov. 20, 2004

I don't even bother with printing by inkjet anymore, I bought a used HP Laserjet 4100 with 100BaseTX network interface and two 500-page paper trays, I just want this fucking thing to function as a USB scanner.

"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes, it has not died out."
- The Daily Telegraph (1877)

June 15, 2013, 12:03 a.m.
switch
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Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

My Brother multifunction wouldn't scan when the ink ran out. I hardly ever print, but need to scan or send the odd fax. Pretty lame design.

It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.
- Josiah Stamp

Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.
- H.G. Wells

June 15, 2013, 12:31 a.m.
the-flying-moose
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Joined: March 4, 2003

Buy a standalone scanner. I have never had an all in one that worked the way it should. Bought a Brother printer and a Canon scanner and have had no issues. Its bullshit that you cannot scan with low ink.

Being an agoraphobic adrenaline junkie would be pretty convenient, because you could get your rush from just going to the store to get some milk instead of having to jump off a mountain or out of an airplane.

they also call me "balloon"

June 15, 2013, 1:56 a.m.
Zedbra
Zedbra
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My HP all-in-one will scan and fax with no ink.

June 15, 2013, 8:29 a.m.
XXX_er
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Joined: Nov. 20, 2002

stay away from the spray-n-pray if you can and go lazerr

June 15, 2013, 9:26 a.m.
Kevin_m31
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Joined: Oct. 9, 2009

My brother laser all in one dealy will scan without the toner cartage installed. Haven't used ink in ages though, doesn't sound like fun.

June 15, 2013, 9:26 a.m.
Resurrected
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Joined: Oct. 4, 2009

I have a MP830 multi. No problems with it BUT INK CARTRIDGES ARE A RIPOFF. Seriously considering junking the printer every time I run out of ink.

I may just buy a printer, run out of ink, but another printer, repeat.:S

June 15, 2013, 1:26 p.m.
connor
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Joined: March 11, 2003

Is there a Vancouver in Taiwan?! I had no idea!!

Nothing sums up my life's achievements like my stuffed corpse, suplexing a cougar.

June 15, 2013, 10:40 p.m.
tungsten
tungsten
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Wow. My Canon MP240 works flawlessly! :dizzy: Scanning or printing! :lol:

Oh yeah, we got it for $20.00 when my wife bought a camera from Best Buy! :fruit:

Freedom of contract. We sell them guns that kill them; they sell us drugs that kill us.

June 15, 2013, 11:03 p.m.
PaulB
Posts: 1738
Joined: Aug. 6, 2009

Same here, I got an MP560 for $20 or $25 when I bought a new laptop a few years ago, and it works fine. Can't say I've ever tried to scan when it is out of ink.

The price of cartridges is insane though. I try and buy them in / from the US whenever I can to save a bit.

June 15, 2013, 11:23 p.m.
thewalrus
Posts: 3048
Joined: Nov. 20, 2004

Even with refills inkjets are still a bad deal, a new (generic) toner cartridge for my laser printer can last up to 9000 pages and costs about $23 on eBay.

"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes, it has not died out."
- The Daily Telegraph (1877)

June 16, 2013, 12:21 a.m.
switch
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Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

Wow. My Canon MP240 works flawlessly! :dizzy: Scanning or printing! :lol:

Oh yeah, we got it for $20.00 when my wife bought a camera from Best Buy! :fruit:

Let us know how much the new ink cartridges cost.

It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.
- Josiah Stamp

Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.
- H.G. Wells

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