SUDDENLY, new printer won't print or copy in black. Color yes. Cartridge new. No ink out messages. Help!?
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you may have clogged cartridge, clean nozzles 2x.  If it still does not work call Epson Tech Support and they will probably send you a new one.   If you can't wait just replace it and they will send you a new one anyways.  Save the old one sometimes they want them back to test them.
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try to re-install the driver. if it is not working, try the print test page and printer maintenance menu. if it's not working... just claim the guarantee
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First, be sure to un-install all the old drivers and programs installed originally with the printer.  Then download and install the latest drivers for the printer.  Then, plug it into a different USB port than the one used before.  Usually works.
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If it worked properly at first, and it is locked in correctly it may have been handled too much and is soiled. Remove the cartridge and clean the contacts in the printer socket and the cartridge itself with rubbing alcohol. CAreful not to leave bits of paper or rag behind. Inspect areas with bright light and magnifying glass and remove any debris.\nIt could also use a reinstall of software.\nIf it isn't available, quite often deleting the software, shutting off the computer with the printer turned on, wait 5 minutes and turn the computer back on. It should discover the printer and reinstall appropriate software for it.
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You have to select those area in the your file you have to print in black & then take printer properties select black then priint.                                 or remove your colour cartridge then give print it wll print in black.
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If you have gone to the trouble of replacing both the black to no avail then unfortunately the contacts inside the printer are shot.     The only thing to do is replace the printer.   You can pick up very inexpensive printers new these days.  Or in a pinch pick up a comparable printer at a pawn shop so you can still use the cartridges you have purchased.\n\nLuckily for you, but not to the general public lexmark made a bunch of printers that take the 16/26  I have seen them as low as $5 as cash converters.
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try removing and reinstalling the printer--\nstart-printers and faxes-right click the printer and select delete.\nThen add the printer as you would when you first installed it.\nIf you would like expert service (this is my job) contact me at absolutjerry(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
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check your printer settings, i can print any page just fine...\n-nny
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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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Restart your computer with your printer already on. If that doesn't work, re-install your printer drivers, be sure to follow the directions exactly.
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The one thing that you didn't mention trying is this: Uninstall the printer and reinstall the printer. Do you have the cd that came with the printer? If you do not, you can download the drivers from the HP website. ALSO you might want to see if there are updated drivers on the HP website --- Hope this helps!
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If you have already installed the software, reinstall it again. Try closing down all programs. If not, contact the company that manufactures the printer.
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unplug the printer and plug it back in.  This should soft boot the printer and get rid of any false errors.\n\nAlthough the better option would be to replace printer with HP, that way you aren't stuck paying outrageous prices for cartridges from dell.
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Buy a new one you can get a new cartridges from"ink4everyone" for under £1.25
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It may be that the printer is not compatible with your new computer. \nIt is best to buy a new complete XP computer system.. Including Printer, keyboard, monitor, external drives etc.. Do not add any old hardware to XP.... Windows XP does like OLD hardware and nor does it like some of the older software.  And you may ruin your computer.  This has happened to me before, so i learned the hard way. \nE
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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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If your text is black, your colour cartridges will work out the permutations and print it as seen - black.  With respect to the last answer, I would not check 'black' as the printer will print from the black cartridge, which I assume you do not wish to do.\n\nRefilling the 'black' cartridge is fairly straightforward but very messy.  Well worth a try.  You will find instructions with the 'refill' ink.