My Canon ip3000 has given good service over the years but now I find it won't print cyan. I have replaced the cyan cartridge but the problem persists. I found that if I ran Deep Clean three or four times cyan printed, however it soon DISAPPEARED again. I assume that the nozzle is clogged. Can I fix this without taking the printer to pieces? Is it worth having it repaired (although it cost $300 when I bought it I guess I could buy one equally as good much more cheaply).

This will probably be CONSIDERED a simple question with an obvious answer (ie buy a new one) but I have had some unexpected help from PREVIOUS posts.Most likely the print head needs to be replaced...

Try here first.stevejohnson 1958, I have a suggestion (though i have never yet been in a position to use it). I used to deal with an INK refill supplier in Arkansas that was extremely helpful and very current on printer technology. As a part of their product line they offered some kind of cartridge rejuvinator that supposedly not only restored a dried out cartridge but also worked to clear clogged printer heads. i would suggest you visit their web site www.ink-etc.com where all their products are described. If you are in the U.S.A or Canada they will offer a toll free number and will most definitely try to be helpful. If the next step is to turf the printer what have you got to lose? good luck ,truenorthSome people say that an ammonia based cleaner such as Windex will work as well as most of the printhead rejuvenating liquids out there.
I had Cannon 3000's for years - if your model has a Print Head into which the Ink Cartridges fit your print head is more than likely dying. You can try soaking the Print Head in water OVERNIGHT and then drying it with a hair dryer - this worked for me a couple of times and gained me another month or two of use. Replacement Print Heads are $80+ and I personally don't think it is worth it when a new printer is not much more.