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01-11-2018
09:38 PM
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01-11-2018
09:42 PM
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Cheron-Z
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03026717
I used these instructions for my hp officejet pro 6978 to correct what appears to be a printhead problem. I just loaded all new ink cartridges(hp) and then ran printhead cleaner process several times too. My colors come out fine, but my BLACK seems to be plugged up. I cannot get the Black to give a good, clean, and complete print. How else can I clean the printhead please?
01-11-2018 09:52 PM
The troubleshooting steps in the document here may help resolve black not printing on your Officejet 6978.
If the standard troubleshooting did not resolve black not printing I would suggest removing the black cartridge. Turn it over and examine the area around the ink port. There are four orange plastic spots, left over from the protective cap. Make sure these are flush with the cartridge body, if not carefully trim them flush. If the plastic nubs protrude they can prevent the cartridge from seating properly. Before replacing the cartridge in the printer dribble a few (maybe four) drops of hot water into the ink port in the printer and two drops into the ink port on the cartridge then snap the cartridge back in position.
It may also help to manually clean the printhead as described in the post here.
I have also seen cases where leaving the printer overnight after the cleaning cycles allows black to recover.
If none of the above restores black printing your printer will likely require repair or replacement.
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