Well I used one of those refill kits, but when I tried to print a paper it didn't work, anyone have any suggestions?
2006-10-25 19:37:37 · 13 answers · asked by Joyeux Mort 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Sounds like you damaged the cartridge when filling. Buy a prefilled compatible from Office Depot or Staples.
2006-11-01 22:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
soak the print head in blue glass cleaner for about 10 minutes. Dry the cartridge off. Install and immediately run a print head cleaning.
You really want to avoid hot water with these cartridge heat has a way of frying the electronics. It is likely that after a hot water bath the cartridge will no longer recognize in the printer.
Did you use a universal refill kit?
Ink is not all the same, universal refill kits will usually have an ink that is too thick more most brands. Ink does need to be designed for the cartridge.
also if the cartridge was not printing prior to refilling you will most likely have success getting it to print again.
2006-10-26 04:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "wicking" it. Wet a paper towel and don't wring it out. Set the cartridge with the copper looking end on the wet towel for several hours. If it's going to work, you will see ink start showing up on the paper towel. If so, then pat the cartridge dry and return it to your printer. Do a few test prints. If it works, great. If not, forget about it.
You can buy remanufactured Lexmark cartridges from Office Depot and save a lot of money.
2006-10-25 19:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by moekittykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what you need to remember: The basic component of ink is a filler that is measured in microns. Each manufacturer uses different sized microns - and thus use different sized needles or jets to apply the ink to paper. If you get ink that has larger fillers than your normal stuff, it wil clog the needles/jets and screw up your printer. I had it happen with a Lexmark Z11 printer when I bought one of those DIY ink cartridge refill kits....
2016-03-28 07:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a replacement cartridge instead. Injecting a printer cartridge can have negative consequences when used improperly.
If you've done everything right, I would go through a few test prints, to see if you can get more than just blank pages.
2006-10-25 19:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double check that you put the cartridge back in correctly and closed everything back up right.
It's usually the simplest things that we overlook. I know that's what I do. And when I figure out that I've skipped to steps 13-20 and it's really steps 1 & 2, I feel stupid.
2006-10-25 19:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with josh, it sounds like it is your print heard. My Lexmark would do this, I usually ended up buying a new print head, about $50.
2006-10-25 19:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some refill kits don't have the correct ink, they will ruin your cartridge and maybe your printer.
buy a new cartridge.
2006-10-25 19:45:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
clean the print heads and don't refill them...buy them new, they may cost more, but it will save you money in the long run that is honestly the best way
2006-10-31 04:19:46 · answer #9 · answered by ne_patriots2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lexmark has a problem with there ink drying too fast you can soak it in hot water till the water turns black if it doznt then its too plugged
2006-10-25 19:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by Douglas G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋