I have a HP 960C printer, put in a new black cartridge and now I get lines through my words.ran calibration?
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perform a 'cleaning' cycle.  Regardless of the cause, some jets are clogged.  too many 'cleaning' cycles, and it will exhaust the ink cartridge....so beware !
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That is you ink light.   Look at your ink monitor and see which cartridge is registering as empty.\n\nReplace that cartridge.\n\nProblem Solved.
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I assume you are using a HP722c - \nClick Start and Run\nType in hpfcfg14.exe, and enter\nClick continue in the HP Deskjet configuration window that will open.\nRemove check marks from the following:\nPrint cartridge query\nBidirectional communication\nLaunch toolbox when printing (when available)\nClick OK\nRestart Windows
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I think that is an ink jet, so it may just need new cartridges, or replacing the ink in the old ones. If the printer has been sitting a long time, you may be able to use the extreme clean section of the head cleaning program. Another possibility is that the FORM FEED button is being held down. Of course, it could need a new control board, which would have the same effect. If you have the original disk, there should be a diagnostic program on it, or you can download it from the HP website, and that may be able to help you resolve this issue.
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It's not caused by your ink cartridge, try to uninstall the printer driver and reinstalling them, other possibilities are virus or your software has a wrong setting or something else, better check it. I'm pretty sure it's not your printer's fault.
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YOU ARE HAVING "SPOOL" PROBLEMS.\n\nMost of the time, you can reinstall the Drivers. ( The Disk) that came with it.\n\nYou might do a uninstall first, just to avoid any other issues. \n If you have only 1 printer, delete anyother printer programs you have, they may be conflicting.\n\n\nGood Luck.
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Is the port clogged for the black ink? Also I have bought brand new ink cartridges and they were bad (so wouldn't put out the ink) and returned them for a different one and that one worked fine. Try cleaning the heads/ports and if that doesn't take care of it, return the cartridge and for a new one/different one (that one may be no good). Also on the slim off chance, make sure it isn't in backwards. I do know someone who did that. She didn't know how to change one, as her husband had always done it. I had to show her how to put it in right.
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Try cleaning the print heads.  You can usually do this by using the printer software that came with your computer.
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The electronics on your cartridge are probably dirty or damages.   Remove the cartridge, look at the back.  Make sure that there is no tape or debris obstructing them.\n\nIf the contracts appear to be a dull brown color then they dirty/corroding.   Take a pink eraser and gently wipe in one direction.   \n\nIf all else fails it may be time to replace the cartridge, or even the printer.
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If you add the printer model and your operating system to this question, you should get better answers!\n\nMost printer programs will show you the levels in their troubleshooting screen.\n\nSometimes accessed by Control Panel > Printers & Faxes >\n\n*your printer* > \n\n(right click to) Printing Preferences >\n\n§§
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You print cartridges has a blockage.  Run a few print head cleanings.  Your manual will tell you how to do this.
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if its the same cartridge of course its the right one. maybe its empty? maybe the metal contacts have ink on them? maybe you should turn everything off and turn it back on? maybe you should open whatever software that came with your printer and begin the long and boring process of figuring out why your printer is acting stupid. .... try the easy ways first.
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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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hi...if you are using win2k or win xp just go to control panel and choose printer and fax category ( make sure you are in classic view or if not switch it to classic view")\n\nMake sure that your HP printer is your default printer (have a black check mark on it.)\n\nCancel all documents that is still on pending and after that connect your printer device. Make sure the software is properly installed and cables are properly or securely in place. \n\nIf that didnt work then might as well unistall your software and install it back in. Follow the steps that is indicated in your HP usermanual.\n\nhope that helps..
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Problem :\n\nThe printer is working, but the printed output shows smears or smudges of ink or the image itself is smeared.\n\n\nSolution :\n\nTry increasing the ink drying time or decreasing ink volume. \nOpen Director, then click Settings, Print Settings, then Printer Settings. \nThe printer Properties dialog box opens.\nClick the Basics tab, then the Advanced Features button. \nClick and drag the Dry Time slider toward More or the Ink Volume slider toward Light. \nTry decreasing print quality to Normal or Fast. \nOpen Director, then click Settings, Print Settings, then Printer Settings. \nThe printer Properties dialog box opens.\nClick the Paper/Quality tab and choose a lower print quality setting. \nTry a different paper. Heavier weight paper may not smear as easily as lighter weight paper. \n\nIf none of the steps above have solved the problem, print and evaluate a self-test report.
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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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The issue is may be due to the improper communication between the printer cradle and the cartridge contacts.\n\nSo, I suggest you to remove the cartridge from the capping station and then try to clean the cartridge contacts manually and again insert the cartridge and then try printing and check the results.