Clogged ink cartridges cut down on productivity. Missed deadlines or running around town to print off a document wastes time and energy. Keep you printer's manual, so you can locate your ink cartridge. If you have lost your manual, contact your printer's manufacturer. Many printers have completely different internal hardware. Be sure you are pulling out the ink cartridge before pulling on anything from the printer.
Instructions
1. Open the printer and locate the both the black and color ink cartridges. Pull out the clogged one.
2. Lay down some paper towels in the sink to avoid staining the sink.
3. Turn on hot water and allow three-fourths print head to soak for 10 seconds. Dry the cartridge with a soft cloth, reinstall it and check by printing a test print.
4. If the clog remains, mix one cup of hot water and one cup of ammonia. Place the ink cartridge in the mixture and let it soak for two hours.
5. Take the ink cartridge out of the mixture and wipe with a soft cloth. Place it back into the printer and print off another test strip. If this doesn't work, the cartridge is probably dead and you'll need to buy a new one.
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