Well, the new printhead should arrive tomorrow. the good thing of this printer ip5200 is that it is an easy mechanical construction, and the printhead being attached in a self-guiding way. If using alternative solutions for ink, you can save a lot of money also. I have ordered 2 times a collection of 20 cartridges for 20 and for 25 euros including shipping, that is 45 euros for 40 cartridges. A single Canon cartridge costs 13-16 euros. I have saved around 450-500 euros that way. Compared to that, 50 euros for a new printhead can be forgiven, even more if it is so extremely easy to attach.
The ip5200 and comparable printers, I heared in printer forums, is one of the most demanded second hand models on the printing market. While I bought mine new for 70 or 80 euros, I now have seen second hand prices reaching almost 300 euros.
I know why I hate to give mine up.
