wonky printer

[Scarlett]

I have a canon printer IP4200. I started using some "compatible" cartridges instead of the canon ones and ever since, when printing text, one line every paragraph is sort of split in two, horizontally, and wonky. I have tried doing the tests - and I think the print head alignment is wrong. I also had a piece of trapped paper and in pulling it out, I think I may have dislodged something.
Any idea how I can fix this without buying a new printer?
Thanks!

[bibblebub]

The HP printer I used to have definitely knew when refill cartridges were being used and even though aligning them said that everything was ok, it would output double images of anything that I printed. So I came to the conclusion that the manufacturers make their printers so that they give you problems when you use cartridges other than their official ones.

Incidentally I now have a Canon but have only used official cartridges so far.

[bibblebub]

I should have added that your current problem is exactly the same as I had with the HP that I used to have, and I eventually dumped it for the Canon because of the extortionate cost of printer repairs (unless you can find an local individual who does repairs).

[mjwman]

Try taking out the head and washing in warm water. Dry it thoroughly and then run the maintenance and alignment tests. If that does not work search the net for a replacement head.
They are expensive but if you search hard you will find one at a reasonable price.
I did but I cant remember now where from.

I like my Canons features and a new head has given a new lease of life!