Pixma MP500 won't print color

Yesterday, my Pixma MP500 suddenly stopped printing in color.  Black and white prints fine but trying to print in color results in a blank page.  I've checked all my settings and everything looks correct.  A nozzle check shows a black grid but no color. I cleaned and deep cleaned the nozzles repeatedly.  I took the print head out and cleaned it by soaking it for 8 hours.  Absolutely nothing works.  I still can't print in color.   Any ideas or do I need a new printer?

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