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• Photosmart HP 6520 - printing black ink does not after having been replaced

  I replaced all 4 cartridges in my printer and tried to print a form, but the black ink is not printing. Thinking perhaps that I bought a defective cartridge, I bought another but I'll always have the same problem. It's the first time that I had to replace my cartridges (remained originals in French - printer was purchased in December). I've never had problems before printing. Please help... desperately need my printer to work!

  Hi barbil,.

  This printer print head is not removable.

• HP6520 ALL IN ONE PRINTER: BLACK INK WILL NOT PRINT

  I TRIED ALL THE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS.  NO WORK FOR ME.  I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RUN THE CLEAN CARTRIDGE HEADS.  SAME RESULT (WASTED A LOT OF VERY EXPENSIVE INK IN THE PROCESS).  ANOTHER USER HAS SUGGESTED TO USE SOLVENT TO CLEAN A CLOGGED INKJET PORT.  I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE REPRESENTATIVE HP APPROVED THAT.  THE PAGE OF DIAGNOSIS THAT PRINTS AFTER HAVING CARRIED OUT THE SYSTEMATIC CLEANING HEAD PRINT BLACK TEXT, BUT THE BOX FOR BLACK PRINTING IS TOTALLY WHITE.  IS THERE ANOTHER SOLUTION TO TRY?  Help!

  The printhead on the HP Photosmart 6520 is not designed to be removable by the user.  While you can find messages with information on the withdrawal of the printhead for soaking, it's really not recommended.  If you decide to do this don't forget to read the entire thread, these discussions often end with a printer damaged due to damage or damage to the encoder system, electrical connectors which can make the printer unusable.

  You may have already taken the steps of troubleshooting in the paper here, if not go through each of them in order.  Check the vents on the black print cartridge and that it sits correctly.

  If the above does not solve the problem you could try manually to clean the printhead, as described in the post here for a different but similar printer.

  Note that the printer uses a mixture of color and black inks to print a diagnostic page.  This is so that the information can be read even if black or one or more colors do not work.  Although it may seem from this page your black works that is unfortunately not.  You can simulate this by selecting "Photo paper", as the media type in the driver, it would force the printer to use the same color ink to print black text.

• P703w all-in-one printer black ink does not print right.

  When I print a black and white document, only a few impressions, but it's very light.  No words will print at all. I callibrated, cleaned print heads, went out and reinstalled the dell ink cartridges.  I don't know what else to do.

  Hi lionness91,

  White pages or impressions of light can be caused by any of the following reasons:

  • Ink cartridges are not installed.
  • Ink depleted.
  • Failure of the print head.

  Here are some steps we can try in this case:

  1. Reinstall the ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to fit, make sure that the print head is installed and re - install the cartridges again.
  2. Try using a spare cartridges to reproduce the problem. We would be able to locate it to a cartridge impoverished if the replacement cartridge helps you to print correctly.
  3. Load plain paper.
  4. In the printer control panel, press menu .
  5. Press the arrow keys to scroll to maintenance, and press OK.
  6. Press the arrows to scroll to print head deep cleaning, then press on OK. Print a cleaning page.
  7. Press the arrow keys to scroll to align printerand press OK. Print an alignment page.
     
     Note: does not remove the alignment page until printing is complete.
  8. Select a higher print quality in the printer software. To select a better print quality:
     1. Your document open, click file print.
     2. The print dialog box opens.
     3. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on the program or operating system).
     4. The Print Options dialog box opens.
     5. On the Print Setup tab, select a higher quality setting.
     6. Reprint the document.
  9. Make sure that the Firmware is updated to the latest version from the link: http://dell.to/13SF1D7
     1. Make sure that you have selected the right operating system before you start to download the firmware.
     2. Print head needs to be removed and the cover must be closed before you upgrade the firmware.
     3. After the update of the firmware, install the print head and try to print.
  10. If the steps above do not resolve the problem, you can consider replacing the print head service kit.

• Printing black ink cartridge not...

  
  

  So, for those who are still looking for the answer, it turns out that my cartridges had simply dried a little. Revive by diving into the water!

  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Ztl_SiUdPLw

• HP Photosmart 6510 alignment Page failure, black ink cartridge not working not

  I'm on Mac OSX using the Photosmart 6510 AIO printer 10.7.4. I had problems before printing (black ink would not introduce yourself, sensor said that there was still a lot) so I ordered new cartridges. I printed a report of quality and the color came out great but black came out uneven. Then I used the align parameter and it printed once more uneven black ink and the screen on the printer read "the alignment page failed. It's frustrating, because the printer was used only at the end of last semester and he has not worked since I set up for this semester. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

  Ryan

  The steps in this troubleshooting page can help solve the problem.  If it is printing black but spotted I expecially make sure I check the vents and run a cleaning cycle.  If the above does not resolve the issue, see the post here.

• My Officejet 4620 do not print black ink

  I replaced the black cartridge on my Officejet 4620 with a new high-capacity HP cartridge and it won't print black ink on the test page, any application or function of Copier.  I have reset the printer nothing helps.  The ink level indicates that it recognizes the new cartridge and says it's full.  Black ink out of the cartridge when I put my finger against the exit hole.  I cleaned and aligned the print heads, but still no go.

  just in case someone else has this problem, heres whats really past and heres how to fix this annoying problem. its relatively easy to do and more efficient than wasting money on a new printer or have that he repaired as most people eventually do.

  going on what? the ink has clogged print heads and solidifies closed. the function of "clean print heads" the printer comes with doesn't have the ability to solve this problem. This feature is to clean the heads Sales, not clogged heads. Why hp decided to make this model without a simple to remove the cradle is beyond me, but fortunately the cradle out and can be cleaned with hot water.

  theres a few items, you will need to get there easily, or you could just burst the branch loppers, like I did and vent your frustrations.

  you will need: a pair of slender beak pliers, a screwdriver torx T9 (selling auto parts stores them for a few dollars), paper towels and a space for work (its easier to do this in a corner of a room, on a small table or floor).  Keep in mind that you are dealing with ink, then change your clothes right just in case and also catch a paper plate or a few sheets of paper to print to set ink cartridges while you work.

  (1) ok. lets start. !!! FIRST UNPLUG THE PRINTER RIGHT NOW, IF YOU DO NOT ACCIDENTALLY DIE BY ELECTROCUTION!  I forgot and when I started unscrewing the first 6 screws, kept chime jump and im like * beep *? I was impressed by the security measures hp took as model engineering.

  (2) the printer is now disconnected and then go to your corner your work surface and place the printer, so there is a wall or a barrier on the left, and also, a wall or a fence behind it. This just in front of her as if you were about to use it.

  (3) now, what you have to do, is to open the printer as you will change the ink and on the right side, there is a plastic guide that prevents opening all the way to the top. Look on the side and you'll notice that he could jump off with fingers. pop off and open it completely open, so you can get to the screws of the cover you would have prevented access to.

  (4) press the scanner part and the upper part against the back wall.

  (5) all the screws you will be remove are the size T9H torx screws. There are ten total. There are 2 black screws in the top of the forehead and then 4 black screws in the top of the back. Remove them and put them on your paper plate.

  (6) following is 1 screw silver short located under the Control Panel, use your finger and feel under the * button. Unscrew, place it on the paper plate.

  (7) depending on whether you want to remove the face/Control Panel to get in the last 3 screws so locate the illustrations on the top of the printer, there are 2 on the lower left and 5 at the bottom right (1 and 2 on the left explain removals of paper jam and 1-5 on the right then explain change in ink cartridges). then about half an inch South of the illustration of the number 5 on the lip, is a plastic stand. six inches to the left is an another then 6 inches to the left, under the number of the illustration 2 (remove the paper jam) is a third support. Unscrew using your nails. Flip it up just like the hood of the car, and eten on the main top of the printer, keep the flat wire which is connected to the frame of the control panel (if the flat wire jumped because you got too loud, then simply insert it in when you go back).

  (8) then unscrew the 3 long silver screws that are located under the Panel you just popped off the coast. There is 1 on the left and 2 on the side rightish. mix 'em on the paper plate.

  (9) now that all the screws are removed, take the Panel front and partially pop it back together.

  (10) then take all over (the part with the small illustrations and lift like a hood of car, ONLY THIS TIME OPEN IT LEFT and he balanced on the edge of the printer, to lean over towards the wall or an obstacle on your left.) MAKE SURE NOT TO PULL ON THE STRIP OF COLORFUL SON FRUITS LEFT AND ALSO THE FLAT BLACK WIRE CONNECTING PART SCANNING FOR THE MAIN OF THE PRINTER PART.

  (11) then take the pliers to tapered spout and remove the 2 silver tension springs located behind the printer cartridges. Pay attention to where they were attached so you remember where they go during the Assembly. take a picture with your phone if you have to, or simply re - understand it like I did. mix 'em on the paper plate.

  (12) then disconnect the 2 large flat wire and 1 small flatwire attached to the back of the ink cart. take a picture or can remember like I did. I guess bad things can happen if you reverse the on re-Assembly. Pick up the phone and take a picture of quik to be sure.

  (13) now remove the cart ink, cartridges and all, by lifting the front first.  Be careful of the transparent tape little there that moves the carriage from left to right and vice versa. you don't want to damage this little guy. now take the transport to your paper plate. not some ink or accidentally get it on your fingers without knowing or will make a mess.

  (14) remove the ink cartridges and put them on the paper plate, side ink to avoid a mess, these things sometimes drip. put the plate side. its time to clean the print heads.

  (15) then go to the sink, to the distribution of empty ink and turn on the hot water and then let the transport of empty ink sitting there with the water mainly through the clogged color screen (inspect and make you is not a small rubber seal surrounding the small screen, if there is do not waste it. I didn't look too closely and I don't think that hp has them but I have a few other printers). It will stain the sink but water ink he comes out to be sure. notice there is also a small circuit attached to it. don't bang it upward but getting wet does not matter.

  (16) continue to do this until the water is clear.

  (17) then use your finger and rub the screen gently with your finger and then rinse it, taking ink until the water is clear. This continues until there is no more ink and screens are clean. do it for all the colors just for good measures. the color of problem that would not print, you'll notice takes longer to clean than the other colors.

  (18) now look on the lower side of the transport. these strange looking things are the leaders. Rinse in hot water and dry them with paper towels. then flip it over and the breath on the side of the screen again. also between the screenside and heads (on the side of the transport) is an opening which is also probably gunked up. It blows with water too. Then, turn it over and wipe the head again. Repeat this step until no fades or until you are sick and tired.

  (19) shake, then use paper towels to dry the entire unit. Make sure that the device is dry.  especially inside the female plugs. blow inside or out dry hair and dry gently. do not stand there and melt the but with the blow dryer. but the sooner it dries less your ink cartridges, sitting on the paper plate will dry out. the custom of the ink dry quickly just do not take a NAP or go on a date until you're back with part of the ink.

  (20) now you have finished cleaning the heads and probably don't need to do it again for the length of time, it was because you bought the printer. and just as a roadtrip you used a map to navigate, you will use these instructions in reverse for reassembly. but keep in mind when re - insert the 3 flatwires that you disconnected from the back of the ink cart, make sure you that have small metal contact on the flatwires points (side male) inserted so they affect small metal contact points on the caps of transport (feminine) side. ALSO BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE BLACK FLATWIRE CONNECTING THE SCANNER PART PART HAND PRINTER. THERE IS A SMALL GROOVE IN THE PLASTIC WHERE IT CAN SIT TO GUARANTEE NO CRIMPAGE. USE IT. also make sure that the 2 hinges to the scanner portion/cover are placed correctly before the fixing of the top with the 6 black screws.

  now raise the printer and reinstall the ink cartridges. then plug in the appliance and turn it on.  If you get notifications on the control panel telling the custom of transport move, then open the trunk and remove the ink cartridges, hustles and ensure that transport is installed and that the tensioner springs are in place correctly. Repeat the operation if necessary until notifications go away or just do a test print and do not take into account the notification if you messed with it a few times already. That's what happened to me and the notification went his own. Once its online, open the hp utility and press the button "clean the heads. do 2 x in a row and you will be in style, with colors extremely rich and "BOLD" and Yes, printed black raven.

  p. s.

  You can always take your aggression out with tree limb loppers or Tin shears like I did and cut the plastic Center keeps you to transport directly outside. Completely eliminates the disassembly and reassembly. Make sure you DO NOT CUT THE TRANSPARENT TAPE THAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH TRANSPORT. This way the next time it happens it takes you only 10 minutes before you are upward and printing.

  Enjoy!  -Porf

• HP Photosmart Premium C309g do not print black ink

  Hello

  My HP Photosmart Premium C309g (CD055A) will not print black ink even if the cartridge is full. He's going through the motions of printing but the pages come out blank. It prints colors, they are not as dark as before, so I know that black is not working. I have cleaned the print heads, turned off the printer, unplug the printer, restarted the computer, but nothing works. I get colors on the report of the print quality, but the printer status report comes out blank. I bought a new black ink cartridge (564XL) think the previous one was defective (levels showed a 75% ink) but I still have the same problem. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.

  Hey,.

  I see you have done some troubleshooting on the issue of the print quality that you are experiencing.  I would make sure you did all the troubleshooting steps available for your research problem in the document following the link.

  Print colors are the colors should not when the C309 Photosmart Premium printing.

  If you have completed all these steps, then I check the status of your printer warranty.  If it is out of warranty, you should consider the solution provided by Bob_Headrick in the thread found here.

  Hope this helps,

  Jason

• HP ENVY 4504: HP ENVY 4504 does not print black ink even with full cartridge

  Used by my office printer is not printing black ink. It does not, it is out of black ink, but anything on a page I print requiring black ink is absent. I checked the cartridge to see if she had missed and the printer was not to tell me, but she didn't. I also tried to put in a new black ink cartridge, but it wouldn't print black to help anyone.

  There is no problem with color printing and the problem started only today. The black cartridge is certainly compatible with this printer as it had been good working with it so far.

  We bought this printer less than a year ago now.

  Until outside to change the cartridges I also turned the printer off and on again, but neither helped.

  I would appreciate greatly any assistance that we currently only this one printer at the office and we rely on it for a lot of work.

  Thank you very much.

  Try here.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/product/HP-envy-4500-e-all-in-one-printer-series/5304875/model/5368526/document/c03768188/

  Ink cartridge information after doing all the recommendations of HP:

  Once you check the vents turn the cartridge and check the underside near the opening of the ink.  They can be of four plastic tabs near the opening are resurrected.  Make sure that the raised tabs are removed and made flush with the body of the cell.  This will cause the cartridge do not do sit properly in all of the print head and cause air that are expected.  This will affect especially the black ink cartridge.

  In particular, let us know if you find the above to be true.

• Photosmart 6515 does not print black ink after replaced the cartridge

  I am very frustrated! I can't get my Photosmart 6515 print black ink.

  Our school sends the documents by e-mail now that we have to print at home. Ideal for them, but not for me. They are usually in PDF format, so I do not have the ability to edit and change the blue color to print, either.

  I only use HP cartridges on this printer. I know it's more than a year, in order to call phone support will do no good.

  I replaced both cartridges and now it shows black ink completely full, but when I print the printer status report, black is not displayed. Black does not appear on the tool pages, either.

  I tried the command "clean printhead" several times. I unplugged and waited. I took all the cartridges. Connections look clean.

  What should I do to perform a partial reset or full?

  Hi Photokool,

  I understand that this has been a frustrating experience for you, and I want to help him.

  I will send you a private message, please check the little envelope on the upper right of the forums page to check your Inbox of Forums.

  

• HP Officejet Mobile Printe 100: Almost nine Officejet100 HP printer does not print black ink cartridge. No low or empty light show

  My 100 Officejet is less than 12 months old and has been rarely used. So far, it has printed perfectly. Now, it will printer color points, but don't print the black ink cartridge.

  There is no light showing on the Control Panel indicates that the cartridge is low or empy. Also, printing little that was made, it is impossible that he be empy so early.

  Someone at - it suggestions?

  Thank you very much.

  Hello and welcome to the community of HP @Pete226,

  I understand that you can not print black ink with your HP Officejet 100. I'll be happy to help you.

  Below, I've posted a link to a document that offers solutions of troubleshooting on this issue. Please try all the steps in order and get back to me with the results.

  Mobile printers HP Officejet 100 (L411a and L411b) - solving print quality problems

  If it helps, will testify of my answer by pressing the 'thumbs up' below, or click on the button "Accept as Solution" if I helped you reach a solution.

  I hope this helps and have a nice day.

• black ink does not print HP Photosmart all-in-one

  I have new cartridges and after installation black will not print.  All other colors are pring.

  Hi Luv2dance728,

  Thanks for the reply and the information

  I suggest you start as a result of this document for Troubleshooting print quality problems, should be able to help you to get black ink works again. If it isn't, you can also try manually cleaning your print head to make sure there isn't a buildup preventing out black ink.

  If the printer still won't print black ink, it is perhaps an accumulation inside the print head or on the beak and to help solve this problem, you can follow the instructions in Bob_Headrick in this post on soak your printhead.

  If after these three things, black is not always print, it's a hardware problem with the printer print head and I suggest to call HP Support and inquire about their exchanges of and the trade program.

  Hope this helps, have a nice day!

• Black ink does not print

  I have a 6500 Officejet and Deskjet 6940 connected to the same Mac computer.  I tried to print a document at a time.  After this, wouldn't print black ink.  The computer recognizes the black cartridges both because it gives me the ink levels (two OK). I have:

  (1) reset the 6940 holding down the report Page button and pressing the X button 3 times

  (2) [content removed]

  (3) reinstalled the drivers for printers

  On the 6500, copy black turns to white.  The 6940 printing the report turns white.

  Sometimes, a coincidence is just a coincidence. Because both my printers connected to the computer even stopped printing black at the same time on the same document, I figured it couldn't be a problem with the cartridge or print head.  I did a 1 time on two cleaning machines, but that did not help.

  It turned out that the 6940 had a severely clogged cartridge.  Regarding the 6500, I know that the comments on this forum are sometimes disdainful of help you can get directly at HP, but the tech support staff has spent more than 40 minutes with me (and would have spent more time, but I had to catcha plane) try various options, which has solved the problem.

• In our officejet 7000 E809 black ink is not printing. We are not alone.

  In our officejet 7000 E809 black ink is not printing. You are looking for here we are not alone: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Ink-Toner-Cartridge-Printhead/Black-Won-t-Print-HP-OfficeJet-7000-E809a... We have replaced the cartridge. How can this be repaired?

  In fact, don't you worry. I figured out how to clean the print head. And fixed it. Thank you.

• OfficeJet 6500E709n will not print black ink

  It is occasional problem, now more common, previously solved using print head cleaning utility.  This time not worked.  also tried to print the alignment page, power off, and then by restarting, changed the black cartridge, without result - fine print color, just not black cartridges - at the first slight traces of footprints, now nothing.

  There is a print quality problem if the unit not printing black ink. There is a document for the E709n for printing questions found here.

  Let me know if it helps.