I just finished installing and hooking up a HP LaserJet 3100 printer to my PC. Unfortunately, the ink in the cartridge is dried out and documents are not printing correctly. Is there a way I can get the ink to become, well, undried? I would hate to have to throw away the ink cartridge since it is full.
2007-11-29 07:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by Spock 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
LaserJets do not use ink. They use toner. When ink cartridge dried, there is nothing you can do. Buying a new laser printer is more economical in the long run.
2007-11-29 08:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about laserjet. But with Inkjet I place the print head in a jam jar lid and pour boiling water in the lid and let it soak. After wiping the head a few times with a damp paper towel, and if really stubborn, changing the water, eventually the ink starts to flow as it desolves. Then put it back in the printer and do a printer head clean.
2007-11-29 08:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by Rowen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem!
I just bought it & its dry.
I've tried cleaning the cartridges, realigning....
I don't think there's a fix.
2007-11-29 08:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by censored_4_tv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you need a new cartridge.
2007-11-29 08:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Rhianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋