[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

Hi,

I'm so irritated by this, but have not found a good solution. Our Canon MP360 multifunction print head failed, rendering the printer unable to print black or magenta. I satisfied myself it wasn't just clogged or dirty or something, and priced a new print head. $117!! The whole printer cost $120 originally. It's been a great unit until now, churning out photos, copies etc.

Once I Googled it, this turns out to be a very common rant, and some Euro countries have actually legislated to try to reduce the number of printers going to the tip. I tried hard to find a generic printhead, or a cheaper one on eBay. No luck.

So why get a $117 printhead when I can easily get a new MF printer for $69? I like green, but not that much. Argh.

Our local Council had an electronic goods drop-off day recently, with all cast-offs being sent on to a mob called PGM Refiners, but no reply from them to my query.

So here is an otherwise good MF printer going to the tip for want of an overpriced printhead. Anyone grappled with this and found an eco-friendly way out?

Cheers