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Photosmart C5180. Will work after +1 year whithout any use? i don't want to waste in new cartridge (115 Views)
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Photosmart C5180. Will work after +1 year whithout any use? i don't want to waste in new cartridge

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‎11-18-2011 02:55 PM - edited ‎11-18-2011 02:58 PM

I have a Photosmart C5180 sitting around for about 1 and a half year with all color cartidges empty. Is it posible that the printer head will be clogged?

 

I don't want to spend in 5 new cartriges only to trow it away.

 

I have one a new black ink cartridge but the printer won't print whithout all cartridges installed.

 

Other than that the printer is ok.

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‎11-19-2011 10:17 AM

Was the printer stored with the cartridges not installed?  If so the ink delivery system is likely clogged, possibly beyond recovery.  If you have the old cartridges I would suggest installing them and then try printing a test page.  If there are at least wisps of black and color then a fresh set of cartrdiges and three cleaning cycles may recover proper printing.

 

For your case the HP Photo pack might be a less expensive way to get the ink you need.  This contains a set of six 02 cartridges and some photo paper for $40.  If the printer turns out to not be usable it would be less expensive then buying a set of full size cartridges.

Bob Headrick, Microsoft MVP Windows Expert - Consumer.
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