Printer not printing black!

buffyo · #1 August 30th, 2003, 10:39 AM

Probably should of posted this elsewhere but was unsure!
My problem is with my printer.
Epson stylus color 300.
It was part of a used package i bought privatly and i have had this problem since i got it.
It doesnt print black! all the colours are fine but the only time i can see black is a couple of plotter prints at the begining of the nozzle check.
I expect it has had it but if any one has any other ideas i would be v appricietive.
Buff

**AnnMarie** · #2 August 30th, 2003, 11:37 AM

Hi buffyo - I guess you have tried replacing the ink cartridge. Are you using Epson cartridges or generic ones? If the latter, sometimes it takes several rounds of printer head cleaning to unclog the nozzles.

buffyo · #3 August 30th, 2003, 11:46 AM

Yes i got a brand new epson cartridge and i done 10 rounds of head cleaning and printing but still just two small lines of black on nozzle check and nothing on test print

**AnnMarie** · #4 August 30th, 2003, 12:03 PM

It sounds like you either have a dud cartridge or the nozzles are still blocked. The only way to find out is to go a few more rounds or to try another cartridge.

buffyo · #5 August 30th, 2003, 12:43 PM

the cartridge is epson and was sealed from a well known stockist, it was expensive so wont buy another new one!! i would be better off buying another old used printer. i have tried another 4 rounds no change

thanks for your help i think i will have to dump this printer

**AnnMarie** · #6 August 30th, 2003, 12:53 PM

Awww, perhaps someone else will have a suggestion. I own an Epson 600 buffyo. I have had it for a few years but I did once get a bad Epson cartridge. I use the generic ones now and I have never had a problem with them (aside from having to clean the nozzles a bit more often but the cost saving is still justified).

buffyo · #7 August 30th, 2003, 01:17 PM

well you wouldnt expect it to be that way would you! you would think you could always trust the original. Especially when there so expensive, i just saw printers for sale that are the same price that i paid for this cartridge!! mad!
Thanks i will look and see from time to time to see if anyone else has anything but i wont hold my breath!!
Buff

Bill Walker · #8 August 31st, 2003, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by buffyo

well you wouldnt expect it to be that way would you! you would think you could always trust the original. Especially when there so expensive, i just saw printers for sale that are the same price that i paid for this cartridge!! mad!
Thanks i will look and see from time to time to see if anyone else has anything but i wont hold my breath!!
Buff

I have had great success cleaning several Epson printers, using the methods here: http://www.inkjetart.com/tips/cleaning/