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My printer has quit printing black.  It does all the other colors.  I have replaced the cartridge twice with HP cartridges.  I cleaned the cartridge heads.  I ran the alignment program several times using clean, white paper. It does not align.  I unplugged the unit for over a minute.  Any suggestions?

 

If my only option if to purchase a new printer, is there one that will use the same ink cartridges?  Unfortunately, I have a lot on hand. Thanks!

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@YZ2

 

I have gone through your Post and I appreciate all your efforts and expertise in troubleshooting this issue

 

At this point this seems to be a Hardware issue

 

I suggest you contact HP Support for Service Options

 

Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/ and select your Country to get the Contact details for HP Support

 

Thank you

 

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