Black ink won't print; can't align printheads

[Ellen12]

I'm not able to print, although I have installed all new HP ink cartridges, run diagnostics, and used the HP Print & Scan Doctor.  The Print Quality Diagnostic page shows no black ink in the left column of the page.  I tried to align the printheads after installing new cartridges -- the page that came out to use as a test will not scan.  It stops after a few seconds and aborts the task.  I would welcome suggestions on how to fix this.  Others in this forum appear to have had a similar problem (no black ink printing), but I have tried all the suggested solutions, it seems.  Thanks!

[The_Fossette]

Hi @Ellen12

Welcome to the HP Forums!

Thank you for posting your query in this forum, it's a great place to find answers.

I reviewed your post and I understand that the printer is not printing black.

Don’t worry, we will work together to resolve this issue and It’s a pleasure to assist you in this regard.

In order that I may provide you with an accurate solution, I will need a few more details.

• When was the last time the printer was working fine?
• Have you made any software or hardware changes on the computer?
• Have you performed any troubleshooting steps before posting?

While I wait for answers, follow the steps in the below article and check if it helps.

http://hp.care/2pbsXtt

If the issue persists, I recommend you to update the firmware and check. Refer to below link.

http://hp.care/2pbifmE

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

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