HP Deskjet 2652 Printing Blurry

[rr15900]

I'm trying to print pictures but they keep coming out blurry (image 1). I just replaced the ink cartidge and I ran the self cleaning tools on the printer but it's still printing blurry despite the color coming out well on the report pages (images 2-3). Any suggestions?Image 1Image 2Image 3

[Valsimot · Accepted solution]

You have no black ink coming out of the ink cartridge, you will need to replace the black ink cartridge.

[rr15900]

Thank you so much! It worked. I do have a follow up question though. Does ink expire? Because my black ink was still full which is why I hadn't replaced it, but it has also been like a year since I last printed something.

[Valsimot]

Each ink cartridge has an expiration date, but the most common issue drying ink inside the cartridge if the printer is not used. You can install a new cartridge but if the printer is unused for a longer period it's very likely that the ink will dry.