Black ink cartridge faded

[Crod003]

Black Ink cartridge is printed faded. 

[TEJ1602]

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[FastRob]

Cleaned heads repeatedly, test pages come out different but still black is inconsistent.

[TEJ1602]

@FastRob, Welcome to HP Support Community!

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[FastRob]

Thanks for replying.

Yes, enrolled in the instant ink program.

Used at least 10 pages trying to get the black working.

Went away for the winter, did not use the printer.

 5200 P# M2U75A

[TEJ1602]

@FastRob

To assist you better, We would need some information related to your Instant Ink Subscription. This information cannot be shared on a public post.

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[FastRob]

TEJ1602,

Replied to your PM.

Thanks

[FastRob]

Alright, got it fixed. 

Thanks TEJ1602.

Despite repeated head cleanings problem of faded ink  did not clear up even though there was lots of ink in the cartridge.

Although I signed up for instant ink, did not switch out the original cartridges, not sure how long they had been in the machine or the temperatures, humidity they had been exposed to. 

Happy Camper, let the ink flow!

Rob