Printer cartridge problems....?

Question

i have an hp photosmart thing for pictures that i just got for christmas, i havent used it in like 3 weeks and i just tried to print something this afternoon and the ink was all messed up so i just refilled it before but i decided to fill it up again. when i put it back in it wouldnt take paper and i finally got it to do that but the ink was messed up again???? the pictures come out all green with a scaly look i guess you could say its just like the ink is spilled on there cuz its so thick...what did i do and what can i do to fix it????? ive tried tons and tons of test pages and cleaning the cartridge and aligning and its still doing it. HELP!!!!!!

ok so i overfilled it, what do i do now?

Answer 1

if you overfilled it, please place it on a folded paper towel for a while to let the ink soak out.

you will need to move it to a dry spot every 10-15 min until your colours start to clear up. once the ink stops pouring out the bottom and your colours look normal again, then try another test print.,

hope this helps!

Answer 2

Though this isn't going to help much with this cartridge as I think it's toast, ink jet or bubble jet should be used once a week to keep the print heads from clogging up. 3 weeks sitting there will dry up the ink nozzle's.

I run a continuous ink system now after many frustrating hours spent refilling and troubleshooting. Also print something, anything at least once a week now.

Answer 3

I agree with the answers so far. I also noted you said you refilled AGAIN. Hmmm, where'd all that ink go?

Did you SEAL the hole you used to fill the cartridges? If not, the ink will simply pour out of them.

Also, cartridges are NOT made to be used over and over. I've been refilling cartridges for years and the most times I can refill a cartridge is usually 3 to 5 times max.

Answer 4

It sounds likea damaged printhead, it is integral to the cartridge, or you may be overfilling it.