MrShades

My i9950 (A3 inkjet printer) appears to have a kaput print-head.... it's constantly flashing 5 amber lights, and the head itself doesn't look too great!

So - I need a new printhead...

...but the best I can find is about £100 - which seems crazy for a bit of plastic and a few bits of metal!

So - has anyone got any idea where I might be able to source one cheaper? Nothing on eBay, I've tried!

Canon part no. is QY6-0055-000 if anyone's interested... and any help would be very much appreciated, not least by my wallet!

Thanks

Shades

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iTrader: (2)

Shades - how urgent is this mate?

I'm the credit manager for a company called Supplies Team based in Bradford. We're quite a big outfit with links to all major brands (company t/o exceeds £230m)

Unfortunately I have no product knowledge and I'm off work until Monday. I'd be happy to see if we could supply this product at a competitive price. If you need it a bit quicker I'll give you the contact number and a specific name to ring and I'm sure they would be able to offer some advice.

Our web site: Office Supplies, Stationery, Ink Cartridge - Supplies Team

A few products may not be on there if they are not big sellers.............

PM me if you need any info...............

Rob

RLE

iTrader: (2)

Just thought.........hope the above doesn't constitute any form of advertising. If it does mods please feel free to delete as you see fit and myapologies. Just trying to help out.

MrShades

Thanks Rob - I'm currently pursuing a few emails around Canon, of the "This shouldn't be necessary on a 15mth old printer with light use" variety.... though don't expect to get anywhere!

I've now also dug out an option to buy a head for quite a bit less - comes in at about £65 delivered - but would still be v. interested to see what, if anything, you can do to help?

I still maintain that £65 for the bit of plastic that is the print-head is a bucket load of money! Still, I guess better the fact that you CAN replace it rather than head failure meaning a £400 printer is scrap...

Cheers

Shades

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If you need something printed - Email it to me and I'll print it for you - then FTP it back to you, or something....