Is it true if you use non HP inkjet cartridge, you'll ruin your printer because ...?
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The printhead contained in an inkjet cartridge is designed to last the life of the cartridge, so refills aren't a good idea. There is nothing wrong with using compatible brands, though, most HP cartridges are made by Canon anyway.
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If the printer is using liquid ink, you can open it up, take out the ink cartridge, and shake it to listen and guesstimate how much you have left. If you start to see streaks and lines in your printed material, thats when you're running out.
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This must be problem with print head. Nothing wrong in the computer or printer driver. Clean the print head with distilled water and lint free clean cloth. Instead of water some solvent like Diluted Iso propile alcohol or Ammonia solution may work better. Try it. Hope your problem will resolve.\n\nBy the way "How frequently you use your printer?" The problem with all kind of inkjet printers are if not in regular use, the head gets dried up and all its nozzles are getting clogged up with dry ink.
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follow the advice of the other answerers, replace the cartridge, but i, too would recommend a thorough cleaning first.\n\nvery gently with a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol take the printer apart and clean, clean, clean.  just be careful to put it back the way it was.\n\nhope this helps.  good luck.
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I have a Dell printer as well and sadly you can only purchase it from them to avoid damage to your printer or invalidating your warranty (if you have one)
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No.  i know of a business that has 7 computers hooked up to an inkjet printer.  HP advertises some of their inkjets/officejets to be print server compatable.
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yes. There is larger initial cost for a laser printer, but it's life span is far greater than that of most ink jet printers. I've learned this the hard way.  I've had numerous ink jet printers that all died on me for one reason or another.  But my HP laser jet has been running strong for the last 5 years!   Laser jets are well worth the more and will save u money in the long run.  I haven't replaced the toner for the printer yet and I've easily printed off thousands of pages.
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Don't get caught up in the printer maker misinformation that you can only use cartridges made my Lexmark, or Epson, HP, etc., etc., etc.\n\nI have 3 Epson printers and have been using 2nd source cartridges for several years with no problems or issues.  They are brand new cartridges, not refilled, and heres the price difference for my cartridges.  And yes, the brochure that came with the Epson printers said I absolutely needed to use the Epson cartridges because.....yadda, yadda, yadda.\n\nEpson or Staples   Black + Color Cartridge     $54\n\nimarketcity    Black + Color Cartridge               $3.50\n\nYep that's right $3.50 for a pair.  \n\nGive it a try.  I think you'll be happy with the results you realize.\n\nhttp://www.imarketcity.com\n\nHope this helps.
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Most All-In-Ones (including HP) will allow the printer to function, even without scanning capabilities.\n\n§§
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YES\n\nBut if you print it, don't even try to use it, 1st illegal but also it won't even look or feel right!
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Wow, a lot of folks are referring to inkjet cartridges in these responses.  What you have (as you likely know) is a high volume toner cartridge with an integrated drum.  You cannot refill the toner cartridge, but you can purchase them in one of two states, refilled or remanufactured.  Refilled toner cartridges contain used drums which is a concern.  Either way, reliability drops right along with print quality to some degree.  If you go this route, be sure that the company that provides you with the "used" cartridges has a policy to service your printer when and if they fail, because when they do, they tend to make a mess.
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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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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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if you are really not sure of what type of cartridge your printer uses, just take out that cartridge and bring it to a computer shop near you. the techinicians there would now what right cartridge to give you.... you might want to check also the website of your printers make and model just to make sure. im sure its over the internet . or if its not, post another question here in yahoo answers. im sure someone will  have an idea.
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I believe you can but I don't suggest it, go buy a new cartrage the print head will build up with old ink and the viscosity of your ink will increse causeing more clogs and "dirtier" looking prints
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I don't have those particular printers but I hate HP products in general (except for their laptops).  I won't buy an HP printer or digital camera, I've had lots of problems with them.  I buy Lexmark printers now, no problems at all.
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Generic replacement cartridges are a risky proposition. Personally I have seen a printer completely cease to print after installing generic cartridges, which resulted in the need to replace the printer, which negated any cost savings on the cartridges.\n\nOn the other hand, there are many people who have used generic cartridges and have had no problems at all. I think it is not worth taking the chance though.\n\nIn my opinion, the quality of generic cartridges is not consistent, as they may be made by several different manufacturers even though they are packaged the same. You may get a few good ones and then a bad one, and it only takes one bad one to ruin your printer.\n\nPlay it safe and use the manufacturer's cartridges.