Don't let your computer tell you what to do.
Aug 27, 2013 16:34:43 #
If your computer is out of printer ink, try this before using a new cartridge.
Aug 27, 2013 17:54:26 #
Coolcameragirl wrote:
If your computer is out of printer ink, try this before using a new cartridge.
Interesting. I'll have to get an Epson printer. :D
Aug 27, 2013 22:00:50 #
Coolcameragirl wrote:
If your computer is out of printer ink, try this before using a new cartridge.
Is this only for Epson printers?
Aug 27, 2013 22:06:37 #
Mogul wrote:
Is this only for Epson printers?
I tried Google, and Epson seems to be the easiest. With some others, you can turn off the low ink warning, but I don't like that idea.
Aug 27, 2013 22:13:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I tried Google, and Epson seems to be the easiest. With some others, you can turn off the low ink warning, but I don't like that idea.
That I will not do. Running a printer dry is a sure way to ruin it.
Aug 28, 2013 05:45:00 #
Canonuser
Loc: UK and South Africa
Never had a problem with a printer after a cartridge had run out of ink. After all in the old days that was the only way to tell that a cartridge was empty.
Aug 28, 2013 09:42:51 #
Mogul wrote:
That I will not do. Running a printer dry is a sure way to ruin it.
I never ran my printer dry, but I hadn't used it for an extended perod and some of the ink ports got plugged by dried ink. It's an HP
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
Aug 28, 2013 10:05:46 #
Mogul wrote:
That I will not do. Running a printer dry is a sure way to ruin it.
Why? What happens?
Aug 28, 2013 10:14:56 #
Canonuser wrote:
Never had a problem with a printer after a cartridge had run out of ink. After all in the old days that was the only way to tell that a cartridge was empty.
Paper is cheaper than ink. Ignore the warning and possibly waist a sheet. :thumbup:
Aug 28, 2013 10:39:19 #
Just put the print head in a shallow dish of water for a few seconds and then blot dry on a paper towel.
lovesphotos wrote:
I never ran my printer dry, but I hadn't used it for an extended perod and some of the ink ports got plugged by dried ink. It's an HP
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
Aug 28, 2013 11:12:21 #
letmedance wrote:
Just put the print head in a shallow dish of water for a few seconds and then blot dry on a paper towel.
That simple? I'll certainly try it.
Aug 28, 2013 13:17:40 #
lovesphotos wrote:
I never ran my printer dry, but I hadn't used it for an extended perod and some of the ink ports got plugged by dried ink. It's an HP
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
You can also clean the print heads using rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. No pressure needed, just a gentle swabbing motion.
Aug 28, 2013 13:30:32 #
lovesphotos wrote:
I never ran my printer dry, but I hadn't used it for an extended perod and some of the ink ports got plugged by dried ink. It's an HP
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
They make a universal cleaning kit that works great ...can't remember at the moment who has them , I believe I got it from Amazon....
Aug 28, 2013 13:53:49 #
PattyBWest wrote:
You can also clean the print heads using rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. No pressure needed, just a gentle swabbing motion.
Thank you I will try the suggestions definitely.
lovesphotos wrote:
I never ran my printer dry, but I hadn't used it for an extended perod and some of the ink ports got plugged by dried ink. It's an HP
Photosmart D7160. Does anyone have any idea how to clean the ports? Any info will be gratly appreciated.
They make a universal cleaning kit that works great ...can't remember at the moment who has them , I believe I got it from Amazon....
Thank you. If the other suggestions don' work, I shall look into it.
Aug 28, 2013 14:23:19 #
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