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I have replaced 3 blank ink cartridges and I still cannot get black ink to print.  test page has all colors printing in the boxes except black.  I have aligned and cleaned print head numerous time.  It says to allow automatic something or other to process, give it a few hours but there is no way to start an automated process.  Am I basically screwed and going to need to buy a new printer and are there any suggestions on what is a good printer as I have seen enough complaints already about HP and black ink issues.

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@pegster210

 

Welcome to the HP Forums 🙂 I would like to take a moment and thank you for using this forum, it is a great place to find answers. 

 

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