Refilling Printer Ink Cartridge Doesn't Work?
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Get a Zappit to reset the chip, £3-99 woolworths\n\n\nhttp://www.epsonchipresetter.com/ or this.
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could be an issue with the USB connection. remove savely that printer from the PC, reboot the PC (without connecting the printer) and when the PC is running again, plug in the printer - maybe this solves the problem.
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check the ink, unplug n replug the cartrege and check if there is any borken part in printer or try to change it
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Make sure your cartridges are installed correctly.\n\nWhen they are run an alignment.
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ok shirley, following the instructions the others have suggested get me to where i need to go, but they do not reveal any ink levels, which is what i expected.\n\nnot all printers allow you to check the ink levels on your system.  mine is a laser and there is a menu on the printer which allows me to find the usage.  however, my daughters doesn't have either.\n\nsometimes you need to watch it yourself.  if you feel that the ink carts you have in the machine have been printing for like forever, feel free to get a new one as a back up.  keep it in a cool dry place, as a warm dry place will dry out the cartridge if kept there too long.\n\nwatch the pages as they print.  when you notice that the ink is getting lighter or you begin to see streaks in the printing it is time to replace the cartridge.  if you are able and wanting to refill them, DO NOT RUN the cartridge empty, as it will ruin the cart and you will not be able to refill it.  once you remove it from the printer, you may dispose of it, place it in a plastic zip close bag with a slightly damp paper towel until it can be refilled, or use it at your local officemax/staples to get a free ream of paper, or maybe your local video store will give you a free movie rental if you turn it in.\n\nagai, not all printers allow you this opportunity.\n\nhope this helps\ngood luck
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Run through the cleaning process in maintenance. If this doesn't work & inks do not need replacing, you may have a problem with your print head. I had to change the print head in my printer when it started printing badly. It was just worn out.
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Not an easy question to answer.You have not said what is wrong with it. It could be anything ?  \nWill it print OK?    Have you any lights flashing ?  Will it print a test page ok?   Have you an empty ink cartridge ?\nSomeone might be able to answer your question if you give us more details
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Hi there:\nYou have a very good question, which is asked repeatedly in\nthe ANSWERS forum.\nYou do not state the actual model numbers of the Dell and Epson, so that I can only reply with general information, which may not be correct, since both DELL and Epson have hundreds of different models. The answers to the " COMMON"  models that one might find today, are listed below. These are cut and pasted from previous answers I have given on DELL and Epson, and you can read more information by browsing through my ANSWERS section.\n\nGenerally, answering your question, NO you cannot harm your printer if you refill your ink carts -- IF the printhead is actually on the carts. This would be typically true on HP, or LEXMARK, common printers. EPSON, typically has the printehead BOLTED to the large round rail that the print assembly moves on, and you have to tear apart the entire machine to get the printhead out. If you used a really bad ink refill, or bad ink foam cart on the top of the unremoveable printhead, and clogged the head, then you would be rather stuck. DELL typically has an HP or Lexmark type of printhead, which has a gold plated plastic carrier with gold or chrome printholes glued directly on the ink cartridge, so that replacing the cartridge replaces the printhead. If clogging the head with incompatible ink should occur, the printer itself is unaffected. Just get another cart, and everything is back to normal. \n As for " trying" to refill the ink carts, I have hundreds of bottles of refill inks, and try to refill everything. There are a few difficulties with a few ink carts, and a few bad ink refills, but generally, they are well worth it. Most ink refill manufacturers have special formulas made for each specific brand, so that incompatabilities are eliminated. Any local computer shop will have both clone carts, and refill kits, and you are best to shop around. The refill / clone market changes constantly, so I won't make recommendations! As far as I know, ONLY DELL will supply actual DELL carts, so that you are more or less forced to buy from them or, you can try to refill.\n\n Here are 3 questions and my answers on DELL and Epson, which give a great deal of information.\n\n_______________________________________________\n\nHow many times can you NORMALLY refill Dell ink cartridges before they start failing?\n\nBest Answer - Chosen by Asker\n\nDell does not make printers. What you are looking at is the same factory type of Lexmark or HP printer carts, with the gold foil on the bottom, which is the actual print head. I like these the best, as, if you are careful ( CAREFUL ) not to press, deform, or mechanically abrade the gold or chrome print hole surface itself, you can use for YEARS, -- I have one that is 10 years old. There are a few situations though, that might give you problems such as a few types of BLACK ink that are incompatible with many standard refills, and if you put in black ink, the cart immediately quits. If you soak the cart in water about 3/4 the height of the cart overnight, you can print a page or 2, and then it quits again. I have not heard any explanation for this behaviour, but a typical cart is the dark green capped black cart in a LEXMARK printer 5XX or 6XX printer with the 16/17 26/27 carts. The color, on the other hand, can be refilled for years. The best carts just have various compositions of ordinary FOAM in them, sometimes with a layer of fiber on the top or bottom, but the foam is the holding mechanism. NEVER drill an existing vent hole on a cart if it contains micro-baffles that allow a tiny amount of air in, without allowing dry air outside to dry out the foam. HP uses a dual bladder air charged black, on a few models, and a few other ones do as well. These require more time and care in loading and taping.\nIf you purchase an ink refill kit, there is usually online instructions\nand/or a manual that explains where to drill holes and tape etc.\nThey may even explain ab
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You probable already emptied your recycle been and rebooted. The only thing I would suggest is contacted lexmark, they have a experienced staff that may be able to tell if there are any anomalies on your computer that are preventing it from accepting application of your printer.
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not sure what kind of printer you have, but some printers have a refresh button, try that.
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Maybe the ink has caused the problem or its meant to happen. You should have read the manual carefully regarding refilling the cartridge or it was not designed to be refilled. Your friends may not have problems because they different models. Different models have different settings and requirements almost. Or maybe the cartrtidge is damaged. Clean the part where you can see a electronic device exposed. That's where the printer can detect if a cartridge is full or not, or nothing is present.
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It is not suggested to install the cartridge that is leaking as this can even effect printer hardware functionality.\n\nTherefore, I suggest you to install a new cartridge for the printer instead of installing the cartridge that is defective.\n\nHowever, you may return the cartridge where you have purchased if it is in warranty and claim a new cartridge.
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The cartridge style is actually and HP 02.  You should have about 6 of them.  To answer your question, the cartridges actually have a smart chip on them, so while it may be entirely possible to refill them, it is highly unlikely the printer will ever recognize that cartridge again, thus preventing it from working.
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This is silly, but it has happened.  Make sure the protective tape on the ink cartridge has been removed before installing it into the printer.  I have an IT friend who made this very embarrassing mistake.
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Do you have a new HP? \n\nThe new HPs are notorious for under-filling cartridges.   I would recommend trying a re-manufactured cartridge.  You can pick one up  from any place that sell cartridges. The majority of them will be old HP bodies, so there shouldn't be any risk to the printer, provided the print head is not integrated.  Chances are that you are going to get more ink for less money.   Although from time to time there is a loss of quality.  Just ask if if there is a satisfaction guarantee.   You can also look for a placed that runs a rebate recycling program.   I know that Staples here is giving $3 off if you bring in an empty cartridge.
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thereis dry ink in print heads of your printer, i guarantee thats the problem (that is assuming your printer is ok, and you have installed cartridge correctly).\n\nclick Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Printers (and Faxes). right click on the icon with your printer name. click properties. look for a tab that say "tools" or "utilities" or "service" or something similar. there usially in a "clean print heads" (or something with the same meaning) button in it. insert paper into your printer and click that button. you might have to try in a couple of times.\n\nthe only other problems i can think of that would produce this result would be (1) cartridge is not instaled correctly (2) there's something wrong with the printer (3) bad cartridge. in this order of probabilty.\n\ngood luck
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I know I found cheap ink on ebay.  They are normally so cheap because they are refills.  Check on there.  or try www.shopping.com