Quick
Fix List for Ink jet Cartridge
Print Problems
Below
are some common fixes that can often resolve ink jet cartridge print
problems:
- Run
a little warm tap water over the print head. This can dissolve any
ink, which may have dried in the cartridge. This is especially
helpful if the cartridge has been removed and exposed to air for any
length of time.
- The
heaters can sometimes become plugged. This can often be cured by
cleaning the contacts on the cartridge and in the printer carriage
with water or alcohol. After cleaning, snap the cartridge in and out
a few times to be sure you have a good connection between contacts
in the cartridge and the printer.
- Smeared
print can be caused by a buildup of ink on the wiper blade found in
most HP (Hewlett-Packard) Deskjet models. If you are experiencing
trouble with smeared ink, clean the wiper blade according to the
printer manual instructions.
If
these tricks fail to correct your print problems, the inkjet cartridge
has probably reached the end of its useful life. It’s time to buy a
new cartridge.
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