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02/06/2006 07:06:38 AM · #1 |
We have a Canon i960 Photo printer. We replaced the ink with a compatable ink from a reputable dealer on eBay after the CANON brand ink ran out.
The printer prints fine on regular paper (like copy machine paper), but when we print on Canon Photo Paper it has a strong green cast to it! It is the case with both the matte and the glossy paper. I clicked the grayscale button and the print STILL had a green cast to it. I find it odd that the colors are just fine on normal paper. We did not have this issue with the Canon ink.
The ink needs replaced. It seems that 'compatable' ink has taken over and is everywhere! Should I stick with the CANON ink or give the generic another try?
I am having a hell of a time trying to find someone to ship to Guam as well. I may have to have a family member pick some up for me and ship it. It doesnt makes sense because USPS is the same cost to Guam as it is the US. *Sigh*
(Important pics we order from MPIX...our printer is just for printing off random photos to show people, hang on the wall, or whatever.)
Thanks for any advice or ideas on my issue. It is driving me nuts!
Jenn
Message edited by author 2006-02-06 07:07:40.
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02/06/2006 07:12:54 AM · #2 |
Printing is, unfortunately, a bit of a 'black art' and moving away from the 'standard' inksets and papers will make it very difficult to achieve consistent results.
The only sure way to do this is by having the printer, ink and paper profiled so that it matches the calibrated output from your monitor. This can be a process that leads to hair being pulled out in frustration!
Staying with Canon ink and paper and using the Canon printer drivers will give you a fighting chance of getting good results.
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02/06/2006 07:16:33 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by front_element:
Printing is, unfortunately, a bit of a 'black art' and moving away from the 'standard' inksets and papers will make it very difficult to achieve consistent results.
The only sure way to do this is by having the printer, ink and paper profiled so that it matches the calibrated output from your monitor. This can be a process that leads to hair being pulled out in frustration!
Staying with Canon ink and paper and using the Canon printer drivers will give you a fighting chance of getting good results. |
Thanks. I don't need totally perfect color for my use.....but the problem I am having renders a print TOTALLY unusable. The green cast is VERY strong even on the black and white print. Basically, my son looked green like an alien..LOL
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02/06/2006 07:21:37 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by JRalston:
Thanks. I don't need totally perfect color for my use.....but the problem I am having renders a print TOTALLY unusable. The green cast is VERY strong even on the black and white print. Basically, my son looked green like an alien..LOL |
This may be more to do with a head clog. Try using the head cleaning utility with the Canon printer driver (I use only Epson so I can't say exactly what this would be for your printer).
You could also try printing a 'purge' image that has the 100% pure colours of those in your printer cartridge (probably something like cyan, magenta, yellow and black - may be more if your printer uses more colours).
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02/06/2006 07:47:14 AM · #5 |
I've read that third party inks can be as good or better in some cases than the OEM inks, especially in terms of longevity issues with dye based inks. But if you're going to use an aftermarket ink, do some research and only use those that can provide ICC profiles for your ink/paper combination. Otherwise they are probably not selling a quality product.
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