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Question posted by edithzwiebel on September 22nd, 2014

Canon Ip300 Won;t Print Black Nozzlw Check Pattern

does not print black text even with new cartridge and after cleaning prin t heads in hot water and isoprople alcohol

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on September 22nd, 2014 9:21 AM

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Hi. You must sorry to say have a failed printhead.

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