Keeping printer ink cartridges good
We are full time and are still in the Yuma area. I just bought new ink cartridges to do my taxes at the end of February. Today I tried to print and the black cartridge is barely printing. It’s not th...
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For "emergency recovery" of ink cartridges, fold a paper towel into fourths, dampen it with alcohol, remove the ink cartridge and hold the paper towel against the print head. Do NOT WIPE with it.
After about 30 secs or so it should be flowing/wicking nicely into the paper towel. You may have to move the paper towel 2 or 3 times, do not scratch.
I have used Q-Tips dipped in alcohol for large clumps or hardened ink. Watch for cotton debris or strands.
Now you know one of my service secrets ;)
After about 30 secs or so it should be flowing/wicking nicely into the paper towel. You may have to move the paper towel 2 or 3 times, do not scratch.
I have used Q-Tips dipped in alcohol for large clumps or hardened ink. Watch for cotton debris or strands.
Now you know one of my service secrets ;)
