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Dear Experts,<br />
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I have a Canon bubble-jet, Japanese model (equivalent to USA model BJ-55 I think).<br />
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I only use it about once a month, but when I need it, I really need it.<br />
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The problem is, I replace the cartridge, use the printer, and next month when I try to use it again, nothing comes out.<br />
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First question: does this mean that the cartridge has completely dried up, or can I re-prime it in some way (if the latter, how?)<br />
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Second question: what is the best (most economical) way for me to go about using the printer on this infrequent basis.. should I remove the cartridge and store it in some special environment or bag between uses?<br />
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Thank you very much for your help<br />
<br />
Victor Lesk
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Dear Experts,

I have a Canon bubble-jet, Japanese model (equivalent to USA model BJ-55 I think).

I only use it about once a month, but when I need it, I really need it.

The problem is, I replace the cartridge, use the printer, and next month when I try to use it again, nothing comes out.

First question: does this mean that the cartridge has completely dried up, or can I re-prime it in some way (if the latter, how?)

Second question: what is the best (most economical) way for me to go about using the printer on this infrequent basis.. should I remove the cartridge and store it in some special environment or bag between uses?

Thank you very much for your help

Victor Lesk

Cartridge ink evaporation/ repriming Bubble Jet

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