Printing lines (deskjet) followup

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Felix Oscar

I just read that you should use the printer at least once a month
(which I did not do) and not to store a cartridge on its side. If I
have damaged a cartridge in this way, is there anything I can do to
fix it besides getting a new cart?

Why would not using it for a while damage it?
 
I just read that you should use the printer at least once a month
(which I did not do) and not to store a cartridge on its side. If I
have damaged a cartridge in this way, is there anything I can do to
fix it besides getting a new cart?

Why would not using it for a while damage it?
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The nozzles that spray the ink onto your paper will contain wet ink
inside when not in use. If it stays idle for a long period, it will
dry up and basically clog like a spray paint nozzle would, to put it
simple...

It is best to use an inkjet often. Some newer models, such as the
canon "I" series , do not seem to suffer from long periods of not
being used. I own two models, the 850 and 960. One or the other may
not be used for 3 weeks or more with no signs of clogging.

As to fixing your clogged nozzle, You could google for many solutions
on how to clean and attempt to unclog your print head. Results may
vary depending how clogged your cartridge may be.

good luck
 
Felix Oscar said:
I just read that you should use the printer at least once a month
(which I did not do) and not to store a cartridge on its side. If I
have damaged a cartridge in this way, is there anything I can do to
fix it besides getting a new cart?
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Have you stored opened cartridges outside the printer? This would definitely
allow them to dry out.

If you have not done this already you should run up to three cleaning cycles
from the toolbox. (Each cleaning cycle will do a bit more aggressive cleaning).

Regards,
Bob Headrick, not speaking for my employer HP
 
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