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02-12-2023 03:45 PM
Just replaced the black ink cartridge and I was prompted to align the cartridges. I can not get a decent alignment page to print (see below). And then when I go to scan the alignment page, I get an error. I don't want to spend another $45 on a black cartridge if something more serious is wrong. The printer sees the black cartridge and sees that it is full. I have cleaned the heads and done the deep clean. I have cleared smears. I have verified I have the latest drivers and firmware. I've unplugged the printer. I have put the old cartridge in for 10 minutes and then replaced with the new cartridge. My Pinter Quality test page is below. Do I spend another $45 and roll the dice on this being a bad cartridge or replace the printer?