Canon MP610 no longers print black.

I have a Pixma 610MP printer by Canon which has been a fabulous work horse and printed beautiful color photos.
For some reason it has ceased to print black.  I have:
1) changed the cartridges
2) performed all the maintenance tests (black shows up on these although weak)
3) re installed the software
4) installed new printer drivers
5) consulted numerous chat groups on this problem, including Canon.
I'm stumped. I don't really want to get a new printer, but I will if I have to.
Suggestions?  Recommendations for a new printer if I go that route? I have MacBook Pro with 10.8.2 Mountain Lion.
-k

Hi there Karen,
Just in case there is something system level that is causing this issue, I would recommend taking a look at the article below for some printer troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting printer issues in OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3147
-Griff W.

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