Canon Pixma Pro10

Tim Stapp · Nov 2, 2018

Does ink ever go "stale?" I replaced all of the cartridges in my Pro-10 and now on all of my prints the colors are "wonky."

The cartridges have been stored approximately 8-12 months in my desk drawer.

Usually print from Lightroom

shutterfinger · Nov 2, 2018

Did you shake them vigorously before installing them?
Pigments settle out after an extended period of time.

Tim Stapp · Nov 3, 2018

The printer does an "agitation routine" each time it powers up or a cartridge is changed out.

shutterfinger · Nov 3, 2018

Tim Stapp said:
The printer does an "agitation routine" each time it powers up or a cartridge is changed out.

But it may not be sufficient for a cartridge stored for an extended period of time.
Take them out, shake for 3 to 5 minutes, reinstall and test.

Tim Stapp · Nov 10, 2018

I finally got back to this. As recommended, I pulled each cartridge out and gave it a good shake. I noticed that the Cyan cartridge had not been printing. After the good shake and reinsertion, prints came out as expected. Thanks Shutterfinger for your help and suggestions.

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