Today, almost any model of an inkjet printer from the budget line of HP is the best option for high-quality printing in the home. Despite the general advantages and affordability, the printer cartridge may fail. In most cases, the cause of the inoperability of the print head is ink dried in the nozzles.
HP Printer Cartridge and Device
A fairly simple ink cartridge design consists of parts such as:
- The upper part is a cover, almost always with holes for refueling and to maintain optimal pressure in the cartridge chamber, as well as air outlet. Always closed by a sticker.
- The contact pad is a nozzle control module through which commands are sent to the print head.
- The print head consists of nozzles (nozzles). Depending on the printing scheme used, the location and size of the nozzles may vary.
It should be noted that the smaller the nozzle diameter, the more realistic the printed image, but the risk of ink drying is higher. Using a cartridge for HP, we get a rich and clear picture. The almost imperceptible graininess of the picture puts the print quality at a fairly high level of performance. For domestic use, such a result is more than sufficient.
HP print cartridge does not print: what to do and how to make it work?
There are many ways to restore cartridge performance. Let's look at the most loyal of them, which allows you to return to the cartridge "colorful life" with a 100% guarantee.
Before the HP printer cartridge undergoes a “resuscitation” process, you must prepare the appropriate tool and components for the recovery solution.
You will need :
- small glass bowl with low sides;
- conventional cosmetic cotton swabs;
- gloves
- distilled water and components of a solution of a regenerating action: glycerin, alcohol.
Revitalizing an HP Printer Cartridge
So let's get started. At the bottom of the prepared container we lay 3 tampons (on top of each other). We put the cartridge with the print head down on them. We position the cartridge case by substituting a certain emphasis object, for example, a box of matches, under the back.
A neutral solution consisting of 80% distilled water, 10% alcohol and 10% glycerol is slowly poured into the prepared container. Cotton swabs should draw in 1/3 of the liquid that we have poured. We leave the cartridge in this position for 8-12 hours. After the specified time, a cotton swab should leave a clear trace of the squeezed out ink. Gently wipe the print head with a napkin, install the cartridge for the HP printer and enjoy the completed fullness of the colorful palette.
Where can I buy a cartridge for an HP printer?
If you still decide to purchase a new cartridge, you should use the services of a specialized store. Only there they will offer you high-quality and original goods, as well as provide consulting assistance.
Do you know that there are two types of cartridges: standard and oversized? It is advisable to purchase cartridges labeled XL. This amount will permanently deprive you of worries about fast running out of ink and threatening printer warnings: "You'll need to replace the cartridge soon ." So make the right choice!