2006-09-22 20:53:24 · 11 answers · asked by b0b_marl3y_luva 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Yes, the cartrages are the income source for printer companies.
2006-09-22 20:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by golden_retriever4u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, this seems to be the topic of the day:-) When the ink dries up in the nozzle it forms a deposit or a glob if you will. I have seen many people post that you should use water, which is not a great idea. Water takes a long time to work, and even longer to dry. Using acetate (common finger nail polish remover) on a lint free towel like Scott's will remove the deposits and dry properly. Remember that this will ruin about any surface like tables that you get it on. Put acetate on the towel and slowly rub the cartridge over it, turning to a clean part of the towel frequently, until the ink disappears. You may have to do this a couple of times to clear the nozzles. After it is hand cleaned, run the printer cleaning program to help get it flowing again. Hope this helps.
2006-09-24 02:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used to have an Epsom 4 -in a million copier, printer etc - we were consistently replacing the ink cartridges eventually the printer looked as if it would die on us thoroughly - and merely after I had to print off a load of work due in for a strict final date so we immediately went out and offered a clean printer - that's a Cannon and far more advantageous solid - it form of feels to be slightly sluggish on the minute yet with the exception of that i will't ***** - my suggestion u purchase a clean printer - they;re lifeless less expensive those days besides.
2016-11-23 16:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, eventually they will dry up. In the short term, however, the ink will dry and clog the nozzles that spray the ink onto the print surface. If this is the case, you can free up the nozzles by running hot water over them. So try this before throwing the cartridge away.
2006-09-22 21:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some printers the print head dries. Usually a soft wet cloth will open it.
2006-09-23 02:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that commonly happens with inkjet printers.
2006-09-22 21:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure do.....that's why they come with a plastic film to take off before installing in the printer.......but they do last quite a long time.
2006-09-22 21:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by jdhunt84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, just Microwave it for 15 sec. to melt it down.
2006-09-22 20:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes 99.99 true
2006-09-22 22:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by abdul r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has happened to us.
2006-09-22 21:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋