Printer doesn't recognize a full black ink cartridge.

[JackAubrey]

I've tried cleaning the cartridges, aligning the printer, and use the manual printhead cleaning instruction suggested on the support page to no avail.  The printer still does not recognize a full black ink cartridge when I attempt to print a Status Report.  It just reports black as empty, i.e. blank.  Short of replacing the printhead, is there anything else I can try?

[TEJ1602]

@JackAubrey, Welcome to HP Support Community!

If you have already performed the steps from the document Black or Color Ink Not Printing, Other Print Quality Issues and the issue persists, it could be a hardware failure.

Please reach out to the HP Support in your region regarding the service options for your printer.

Hope this helps!

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[JackAubrey]

Thank you from the information.  I have tried the suggestions listed.  If I order a new printhead and the problem still isn't resolved can I return the new printhead under its warranty for a refund?

[TEJ1602]

@JackAubrey

Return and refund options will be explained to you by our support team. Kindly reach out to them 🙂

Thanks for understanding!

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[JackAubrey]

Hello,

I was able to restore black cartridge printing by pressing on the cable connecting the print head to the printer.

Richard Chase

[TEJ1602]

@JackAubrey

That's great! Happy to hear that.

Let me know if you need any further assistance.