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‎10-07-2023 05:46 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)

Hi, I have an HP Deskjet3050 J610 that is 12 years old.  I print maybe 100 pages a year (if that).  I purchase HP XL61 cartridges & the black always dries out.  I printed four pages at the end of August & now I tried to print & I get nothing in black.  I believe the ink has dried rock hard in the cartridge, as I've tried putting it in hot water & little black ink blobbed out in the water, a few streaks on some paper towel & now nothing.  Anyway to unclog the darned thing?  Thanks

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