Hi! Welcome to the first post of my new blog "Technical Support".
Like everybody, I come across my share of technical problems.
Similarly, the instant at which you resolve the problem is truly a GOLDEN
moment which is why I like to troubleshoot. Plus, it helps build and/or
refreshes your problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Though for many of
you, you may be too busy working, have little interest in computer and
computer software troubleshooting, or else simply STUMPED!!; We've all
been there....which is why I want to add in my own technical support
blog covering technical computing issues that I have resolved and to
help others out looking for help on something.
I would say the primary
factor into my decision for creating this technical support blog was (and still is) to provide help and guidance on certain issues where there is little help available elsewhere on the web and also to provide crystal clear help on any such issue. Oftentimes, you will find that though the "help" section is relevant to your needs, the support team or author does a poor job in disseminating and articulating the information to the general public by vague details in how to go about resolving the problem as well as lacking a clear, step-by-step guide that is easy to follow. I don't skimp out on the details because I want to help you just like if I was right there next to you showing you how to do resolve the issue. In fact, I have experience in this role through tutoring for a number of years on the middle school, high school and even college-level. Thus, I know the importance of providing clear, detailed, and easy-to-follow information; My professors often preached of the importance of good technical writing and communication so it is truly something that I take to heart and take pride in.
Alright,
so I hope you find what you came to find and that it honestly resolves
the issue you have been having!! If it is close or simply want help on
something....anything....let me know and I may be able to help.
Additionally, feel free to make a donation below if this really, really helped you out and saved the day.
How to fix an ink cartridge with ink still in it that won't print with printer:
1) Obviously, you should first check to determine if the printer settings and/or computer configuration is correct. You obviously don't want to go through with cleaning the print heads and nozzle if it is simply a software or printer setting issue. You may also need to determine whether the cartridge still has ink in it. If it is one given to you or found and is not working, you should proceed to step 2. However, if you started to notice that the ink has been getting lower and lower and eventually started to all but completely fade out, chances are that the ink is gone. For the fun of it, you may wish to test to see if more ink will come out using the following measures, but you should, at this point, proceed with buying a new cartridge or refill.
2) Try to running hot water over the cartridge printing head and
nozzle, with the flow parallel to the printing head so as to avoid
excessive water intake into the case.
3) If after several
failed attempts at manually and electronically (via printer
self-cleaning functions) cleaning the print heads and nozzle, your best bet is to try this little something that worked for me: Use clear hockey tape to reseal the cartridge like when you first bought it and let it sit for a few weeks. Additionally, add back the plastic cap that fits around the side of the cartridge. It should lock onto the side, putting pressure and seal on the print head. This pressure along with the plastic tape I believe eventually lead to the ink flowing again.
As such, going about this procedure got the ink to start flowing again from an ink cartridge I
thought was empty and is now printing nicely again. Considering the price for a good/official ink cartridge such as the one I had (an official HP one), I'd say this is quite the dollar saving tip
of the day. I've now applied the piece of hockey tape to the another
black ink cartridge and hopefully that one will start running too.
Best of luck everybody!!
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to comment!!!!
