Friday, November 26, 2010

Friday Faves - ink cartridge trick

Soaking Technique
Many of us have experience problems with our cartridges (I've only had a problem with Walgreens when they've refilled my color cartridge - they gave me a refund). But not all of us knew we can solve some of these problems with technical support. Some common cartridge problems are:
  • Cartridge won't print
  • Some colors are not printing
  • Print is coming out streaked or faded
  • Cartridge is leaking after Refilling.
The soaking technique can help you with most printing problems
Here is how it works:
1. Fill a disposable bowl or cup (e.g. styrofoam) with 3/4-1 inch of hot water (not boiling)
2. Place the cartridge in the water, nozzle down
3. Soak the cartridge for 12-24 hours, preferably overnight.
4. After soaking, remove the cartridge from the water and dry off the nozzles using a soft tissue or paper towel.
5. Place the cartridge back in the printer and run a printhead clean.
6. Run a test page to determine success.
>>> Note * This technique is for remanufactured cartridges ONLY (excluding Epson and Canon). It should not be done with a compatible cartridge.
*Thanks Inksell.com (where you can get re-manufactured cartridges.)

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