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oldrnwisr

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May 27th, 2007 14:00

Dell printer

All of a sudden my printer acts like it is out of ink (barely visible print on the page) and the second line of every page is a straight line instead of letters. It is showing 50% on the ink chart. Is there something wrong or am I out of ink???
  • LatinMcG

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    Posted May 27th, 2007 14:00

    its set to draft on printer settings of advanced.
  • fireberd

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    Posted May 27th, 2007 15:00

    One issue with many ink jet printers, such as the Dell's and Lexmark's, is that the ink nozzles can get clogged, especially if not used frequently.  Soak the nozzle end of the cartridge in warm (not hot) water for about 10 minutes, blot dry and then try printing.  If it works you are "good to go", if not in almost all cases you will have to buy new cartridges.
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