Help! Need advice on Canon i860 BCI-3e config

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.)
and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!

wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.)
and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!


You didn't mention how you were able to tell which cartridge was being
used?

I can tell you that BCI-3e ink (OEM or true pigment aftermarket) is near
waterproof while BCI-6 is not. So if you wet a BCI-3e printout it will
stay sharp. If BCI-6 black was used the ink will to feather and lose
sharpness.

-Taliesyn

Taliesyn wrote:
wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager
software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it
insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.) and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e.
Any advice?

Thanks!


You didn't mention how you were able to tell which cartridge was being
used?

I can tell you that BCI-3e ink (OEM or true pigment aftermarket)
nothing aftermarket is true.
is near
waterproof while BCI-6 is not.
near waterproof means it is not waterproof. that is like almost pregnant.
So if you wet a BCI-3e printout it will
stay sharp. If BCI-6 black was used the ink will to feather and lose
sharpness.

-Taliesyn

measekite wrote:



Taliesyn wrote:

wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager
software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it
insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.) and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e.
Any advice?

Thanks!


You didn't mention how you were able to tell which cartridge was being
used?

I can tell you that BCI-3e ink (OEM or true pigment aftermarket)

nothing aftermarket is true.

is near
waterproof while BCI-6 is not.

near waterproof means it is not waterproof. that is like almost pregnant.


Of course things can be near waterproof. Spill water on a page printed
with BCI-3e, wipe it dry and it's fine. Do the same with BCI-6 ink and
it's smudged. Capisce?

-Taliesyn


So if you wet a BCI-3e printout it will
stay sharp. If BCI-6 black was used the ink will to feather and lose
sharpness.

-Taliesyn

Taliesyn wrote:
measekite wrote:



Taliesyn wrote:

wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager
software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it
insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.) and can't seem to get it to use the
BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!


You didn't mention how you were able to tell which cartridge was being
used?

I can tell you that BCI-3e ink (OEM or true pigment aftermarket)

nothing aftermarket is true.

is near
waterproof while BCI-6 is not.

near waterproof means it is not waterproof. that is like almost
pregnant.


Of course things can be near waterproof. Spill water on a page printed
with BCI-3e, wipe it dry and it's fine. Do the same with BCI-6 ink and
it's smudged. Capisce?

-Taliesyn


So if you wet a BCI-3e printout it will
stay sharp.
False
If BCI-6 black was used the ink will to feather and lose
sharpness.

-Taliesyn

measekite wrote:



Taliesyn wrote:

measekite wrote:



Taliesyn wrote:

wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager
software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it
insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.) and can't seem to get it to use the
BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!


You didn't mention how you were able to tell which cartridge was being
used?

I can tell you that BCI-3e ink (OEM or true pigment aftermarket)


nothing aftermarket is true.

is near
waterproof while BCI-6 is not.


near waterproof means it is not waterproof. that is like almost
pregnant.


Of course things can be near waterproof. Spill water on a page printed
with BCI-3e, wipe it dry and it's fine. Do the same with BCI-6 ink and
it's smudged. Capisce?

-Taliesyn


So if you wet a BCI-3e printout it will
stay sharp.

False

If your brand of ink runs (that you bought "ions" ;-) ago) then you've
been had. Next time buy true pigment black and you won't have these
kinds of problems - like smudgy ink. Stick with the good stuff.

-Taliesyn


If BCI-6 black was used the ink will to feather and lose
sharpness.

-Taliesyn

Win 98 and the supporting hardware is to obsolete to bother with.  Microsoft stopped supporting is ions ago.  It is almost like asking a question about a typewriter.

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I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager software/driver Ver8.03 on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it insists on printing from the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black (plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings (gray-scale, text, etc.) and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e. Any advice? Thanks!

measekite wrote:

Win 98 and the supporting hardware is to obsolete to bother with.
Microsoft stopped supporting is ions ago. It is almost like asking a
question about a typewriter.


I doubt that very much. "Ions" are atoms that have acquired a net
electrical charge. An "eon" is a geological unit of time. Microsoft has
never created software down to the atomic level. If you want to be
believed in anything you say you better get your words right.

-Taliesyn



wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.)
and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!

Thanks for the help (for those that have something constructive)
My first observation was the rapid decrease in BCI-6 ink when I use the printer
primarily to print black text (95% of time).
Also, I replaced all the cartridges at the same time (3 months ago), and the
BCI-6 Black is near empty while the BCI-3e is full.
I tried the water test, and the ink does feather, which would indicate
the BCI-6 is being used.

Measekite, I appreciate your comments on my operating system, however:
1. I was interested in troubleshooting a printer problem, which is why
I posted a request in the PRINTERS group.
2. My Windows 98 OS has not ceased to function, so I intend to continue using
it. It does what I need, thus it does not require fixing. Last time I checked,
Canon states that the printer is compatible with Win98.

In article , Taliesyn says...

measekite wrote:

Win 98 and the supporting hardware is to obsolete to bother with.
Microsoft stopped supporting is ions ago. It is almost like asking a
question about a typewriter.


I doubt that very much. "Ions" are atoms that have acquired a net
electrical charge. An "eon" is a geological unit of time. Microsoft has
never created software down to the atomic level. If you want to be
believed in anything you say you better get your words right.

-Taliesyn



wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it insists on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.)
and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!

Mickey - Computers are tools and not an end in themselves. If Win98 works
for you and you have programs and drivers that work under Win98, pay no
attention to our village troll and keep on enjoying what you do on the
computer. If you were an IT guy in a large networked system you would best
stay with more recent OS versions that are supported.

The large BCI-3ebk cart is used for printing when you've selected plain
paper and you are not usind the duplex function. I think that Taliesyn
posted that info in this thread or one in the same time period. Printing
text is not the issue - it is the paper choice and the selection or
avoidance of duplexing that tells the printer which cart to use. The
pigmented ink in the BCI-3ebk cart is best for text in that it is water
resistant and produces sharper text on plain paper. It doesn't work as well
on glossy photo paper, however, as it sits on top of the surface and has a
different sheen.

The next issue has to do with ink being used up regardless of which paper
selection or cart color you print from. Inkjet printers run automatic
cleaning cycles that use ink from all of the carts. What this means is that
printing black text on plain paper 95% of the time will still end up
emptying all the carts in time due to the cleaning cycles. This is
necessary to keep ink flowing through all the nozzles to prevent clogs from
ink drying in the tiny orifaces.

wrote in message ...
Thanks for the help (for those that have something constructive)
My first observation was the rapid decrease in BCI-6 ink when I use the
printer
primarily to print black text (95% of time).
Also, I replaced all the cartridges at the same time (3 months ago), and
the
BCI-6 Black is near empty while the BCI-3e is full.
I tried the water test, and the ink does feather, which would indicate
the BCI-6 is being used.

Measekite, I appreciate your comments on my operating system, however:
1. I was interested in troubleshooting a printer problem, which is why
I posted a request in the PRINTERS group.
2. My Windows 98 OS has not ceased to function, so I intend to continue
using
it. It does what I need, thus it does not require fixing. Last time I
checked,
Canon states that the printer is compatible with Win98.

In article , Taliesyn says...

measekite wrote:

Win 98 and the supporting hardware is to obsolete to bother with.
Microsoft stopped supporting is ions ago. It is almost like asking a
question about a typewriter.


I doubt that very much. "Ions" are atoms that have acquired a net
electrical charge. An "eon" is a geological unit of time. Microsoft has
never created software down to the atomic level. If you want to be
believed in anything you say you better get your words right.

-Taliesyn



wrote:

I have a Canon i860 Bubblejet with the Canon Print Manager
software/driver
Ver8.03
on an old Win98 machine. Each time I try to print black text, it insists
on
printing from
the BCI-6 Black cartridge (small) instead of the BCI-3e Black
(plenty of ink there). I have been through the configuration settings
(gray-scale, text, etc.)
and can't seem to get it to use the BCI-3e. Any advice?

Thanks!