Repairing ink cartridge that has dried up?

[Lightman2]

Is it realistic to remove ink cartridge and clean the ports (with alcohol?) to revive a dried up cartridge?

Is there some other way this repair can be done? Thank you.

[Valsimot · Accepted solution]

Hot water will dissolve dried up ink, but you will hardly get 100% clean print again.

[Lightman2]

Thanks. I do not use my printer often enough so cartridges drying up is a common issue.

[Valsimot]

Yes, if you don't use it regularly drying is normal after some time.

[Lightman2]

Define "some time" please. If I arrange to print something once a week, will that be enough to keep the drying up process to be eliminated? Thanks

[Valsimot]

It depends on the environment, once-twice a week is minimum. Leaving an inkjet printer unused for a month is a problem.

[Lightman2]

Thanks