Why does the printer not print after refilling the cartridge. Why, the printer does not print, although there is ink The printer does not print ink

If, after installing a color cartridge, the printer did not start printing, you need to perform simple manipulations with the equipment, after which work will resume. Black color is usually consumed faster than others, but this does not mean that it is color printing that is faulty. There can be many reasons why black prints and others do not. Most often they are very commonplace - colors are consumed to a lesser extent.

The black color changes with the usual movement of the hands, but when setting the colors correct position cartridge is broken. The surfaces of the compartment where the black regularly changes can be worn, smooth, and ink refilling is easier. In any case, if a color printer prints in black, you need to fix it somehow. The reasons for this behavior of technology may be more serious.

What will be discussed:

Continuous Ink Supply System

Some breakdowns are common to all printer models. Regardless of whether Canon, HP or Epson prints in color, there is only one solution. There are also specific failures. For example, a color printer may fail after ink replacement if the cartridge is manufactured by another company. The manufacturer recommended using branded products, and he was right. Bought a defective item. Work will resume only if a new cartridge is installed - high-quality.

More serious causes may cause color or black and white printing to stop. There is a risk that the replacement of the cartridge at this moment is a coincidence, and nothing more. Really need expert help. But before you sound the alarm, panic, contact the service center, you should do everything that depends on the user, is within his competence. Sometimes the reasons why equipment is idle are very simple. It's easy to fix everything.

Plugs not closed

Since the ink has been changed, there is a risk that the ink was placed unevenly, and therefore the printer does not print with color ink, although it was expected to. This risk always exists. It takes a few minutes to change the paint. It is the rush that causes a color printer to print only a fraction of the colors after recharging the cartridges. There is no time to read the instructions, the manufacturer's recommendations, inspect the compartment, all the elements of the continuous ink supply system.

So, if the printer does not print with color ink after replacing a color cartridge, there is a possibility that the new one is not installed correctly. We still need to check again. Perhaps the big plugs and the small ones are in the wrong position. This prevents the equipment from getting to work. The details are fragile. They should be carefully closed, as shown in the photo. After that, the ink will begin to flow into the writing head.

If the CISS is supplemented with a chip reset lever, it must also be handled with care. Sometimes filters are installed in the compartment instead of a small plug. They prevent small litter from entering the mechanism, clog over time. These filters must be changed in a timely manner, otherwise the paint will stop flowing. Their condition also needs to be checked.

It also happens that the printing process is disrupted just because they forgot to remove the orange stripes from the cartridges. This is true if the HP printer does not print in color. The photo shows which strips are in question. They must be removed prior to installation. Otherwise, air exchange will be disturbed and printing will be blocked. They cover the vent. This is a way to protect against drying out. Sometimes it is worth cleaning the holes with an ordinary pin. After this procedure, the technique prints better.

Wrong cartridge position

The position of the cartridge is standard in Canon, HP, and Epson. The tray looks almost the same, it may differ, of course, due to different dimensions, materials from which the equipment is made. But the principle used by different manufacturers is the same. So, if the position of the new cartridge is broken, it is easy to determine. If the tank is in a slightly raised position, there is a risk of ink leaking into the mechanism, and the color printer will automatically block user commands. And only after leveling the position, the technician prints. When the reservoir is below the desired level, the ink simply stops getting from the cartridge to the writing head, the device prints only a part of the colors.

It is possible that the ink level has exceeded the required mark during refilling. This could be the reason too. In this situation, it is necessary to pump the small compartment: using a syringe, gently push air into it. After that, the small compartment is closed, the large one is left open, the cartridges are put in place, controlling the position, and the print is checked again.

The writing head is clogged

The ink can clog the print head nozzles over time. The probability of this increases if the color printer has been used for a long time, and it works with water-soluble inks. Both the Canon printer and the HP printer will refuse to print. You will need to clean the print head of the printer.

For a printer that uses water-soluble ink, it is recommended that you print at least once a week or check the system operation using the appropriate driver. If pigment inks are used, it is advisable to print on the printer twice a week at least. In this case, both the Canon color printer and the HP color printer will last longer without pauses and stops, but sooner or later you may still need to clean the write head and its nozzles. So it is better to perform preventive cleaning regularly. With proper care, the printer always prints much better.

Air in cartridge lines

Over time, the continuous ink supply system wears out. One problem is air seals. Many printers of different brands fail in this regard. A sure sign of a malfunction - printing is possible only if the ink level is above the maximum mark. But this trick only helps for a short time. Soon the air seals finally fail.

Air gets into the cartridge loop and during normal operation - in a small amount. For prevention, you need to open the list of printer properties from time to time and clean it.

Black prints but others don't

Does it matter which color is not printed: all colors or just the one that was changed, or only black, or one of those colors that remained in place? A color printer is a sophisticated, smart technique that, through color, feed interruption, can report the specifics of a breakdown.

Very often, users are faced with the fact that the HP printer does not print in black. In truth, some immediately panic. But you shouldn't do that. This kind of problem is faced, perhaps, by everyone who has a printer at all. But why is this happening? What to do in this case? Let's try to understand our today's difficult question.

Print head damage

The first option, which is quite common, is damage in the printer. In this case, even a new cartridge will not work with the equipment. True, diagnosing the problem can be difficult.

Does your HP 3525 printer not print in black? Then it's time to take your equipment to a specialized service center. Tell us about your suspicions of a head malfunction. If the "diagnosis" is confirmed, then you will be offered a choice of several options for the development of events. The first is the replacement of a broken part (often malfunctions can be corrected), the second is the purchase of a new printer.

There is no need to panic. Print head damage is very common. And it is not a fact that the HP printer does not print in black precisely because of this. If you first want to exclude simpler reasons, then you should postpone the visit to the service center for a while.

blockage

The next scenario is perfect for home fixes. If the HP 5525 printer does not print in black, you don’t know what to do, but you don’t want to carry equipment (not only 5525, but also other models) to a service center, then you can independently check what happened.

Try printing a test document. Did not work out? Although the settings show that there is black ink in the printer? Then try using a specialized washing solution for printers. Drop it on the print head and wait a bit. Please try again after cleaning. Happened? Then no more wrestling with black. HP or any other - it doesn't matter. The main thing is that the problem is found and fixed.

But what to do if flushing the head did not bring results? Of course, look for the cause of this kind of behavior somewhere else. Let's try to figure out what else can cause this phenomenon.

no paint

The most banal thing is when the printer runs out of ink altogether. With all this, the computer may not inform the user about this event. Then the HP 5525 printer does not print in black. What to do? By the way, this applies not only to the listed printer models, but to all printing equipment. When it runs out or has already run out of paint, you will have to collect it and install it in the device.

Quite often it just happens. This is done either on your own or in service centers. In addition, some printer models require direct refilling of an already inserted cartridge using a specialized syringe and ink. This procedure is carried out at home mainly.

After you fill the cartridge, shake the equipment a little and check. HP 5510 printer not printing in black (or any other model)? Then the reason is not at all in the paint. The problem is resolved? Great, keep an eye on how much black ink you have left.

Poor quality refueling

Sometimes, as practice has shown, printers refuse to print even after ink of the corresponding color has been "poured" into them. In our case, black. The reason for this can be a lot of problems. But often this is nothing more than a poorly conducted process. What are we talking about?

You or you did not fully insert the cartridge into the equipment or did not properly seal the existing one. In this case, everything is fixed extremely quickly and easily. Insert the cartridge firmly into the printer. To a slight click. If the ink was "filled" into the already inserted equipment, then you will have to take adhesive tape and stick it tightly on the "prick" site. So you can fix the situation with the printer refusing to print in black.

After completing the steps, try to check the operation of the equipment. Often you will no longer be bothered by problems with printing documents for some time. But that doesn't always happen. Does your HP 3525 printer not print in black? What to do - do not know? Then it is advisable to check some more rather interesting scenarios. And only then make a conclusion about the breakdown of the printer as a whole.

Nozzles

If the printing equipment is not used very often, but suddenly it refuses to work, try cleaning the nozzles inside. After all, very often the cause of this behavior is nothing more than the drying of paint on these details. In this case, your HP printer does not print in black.

You should not be afraid. The nozzles are cleaned with alcohol and a cotton pad. Wipe them off and then let dry. Only then proceed to test the printer. Users say that on most printing equipment, the nozzles need to be cleaned regularly. Otherwise, it will soon stop working.

Everything is not right

Also, problems can be observed in the case of using low-quality printed materials. This applies to ink, and cartridges, and even paper. Often, the HP printer does not print in black due to the wrong selection of components for this undertaking.

In order to avoid problems, it is enough just to buy only high-quality materials, as well as components identical to those inserted into the equipment. If there is a suspicion that you bought something incorrectly, then it is enough to take the printer to a service center for diagnostics. There you will quickly confirm or refute the theories put forward. So there is no need to panic when the equipment does not print in black.

Drivers

The last reason why the HP 5510 printer does not print in black (or any other model) is a problem with the computer. In particular, drivers for printing equipment. In this case, it is best to reinstall them. And in general, reinstall the drivers immediately after the first manifestations of problems with the printer.

After the action is completed, you will have to check your equipment. A test page will be printed. From it, it will become clear whether the printer prints in black or not. Not as often, but reinstalling the drivers does help. Especially when the printer is brand new.

Faults and breakdowns

True, if even after all the manipulations carried out, the equipment did not start printing in black, then it is quite normal to believe that it is all about its breakdown. That is, you will have to take the printer to a store or service center. The first scenario is preferable. After all, you have to buy a new printer.

If your equipment is still under warranty, then take it to a service center. There you should diagnose a breakdown and offer a new similar printer, or alternatives(cheaper or more expensive). As a rule, this is the only solution to the problem with a broken printer. The new model, after setting it up on your computer, will not cause you any trouble.

Advice for the future - clean the printer from dust and dirt in a timely manner, and also monitor the amount of ink in it. This will help to avoid many situations in which the equipment stops printing in black.

Why does the cartridge not print after refueling?

So, you refilled an inkjet cartridge, inserted it into the printer, and the printer either refuses to print and gives an error, or it prints but the sheets come out empty (or the colors are wrong). What could be the problem and how to try to solve it?

These problems mainly occur with those HP and Canon printers that have only two cartridges: black and color (tri-color). This is due to the fact that the cartridge itself is a print head with an ink tank in one housing. There are several "weak" points in this system:

The print head itself, namely the nozzles. These are very small channels. The consequence of a small diameter is rapid drying during downtime, clogging with various contaminants.
Print cartridge electronics. The very principle of operation of HP and Canon thermal inkjet cartridges involves heating the ink in the nozzles to "spit out" the drop. Therefore, if for some reason there was no ink in the channel, the print head overheats and the electronics and, accordingly, the entire cartridge fail.

Now let's try to determine the reason why the cartridge does not print and try to make it work. To begin with, we will agree that you filled the ink into the cartridge and there is ink there. Describes the inside of the ink cartridge and describes how to determine the correct refill port.

The first thing to do after refilling is to check if the ink is coming through the nozzles of the print head. To do this, take a refilled cartridge and a clean paper towel. We put the napkin on a flat surface and lean the cartridge with the printing part against the napkin for a few seconds, then remove the cartridge to the side and see what we got (Here you need to be careful because the ink can quickly soak the napkin and stain the tablecloth under the napkin, so it’s better put something non-absorbent under the napkin).

You can see the result of these actions in the table.

	Partially or completely missing color	Imprint of a working cartridge, all colors are present without gaps
Black cartridge
Color cartridge

If you see clear ink stripes on a napkin, one black or color triple (yellow + red + blue together), then the cartridge is refilled and the ink flows well through the channels. This cartridge should print.

If there is no ink print on the napkin at all, or it is intermittent, or (in the case of a color cartridge) there are not three color stripes in the print, then there is a clear problem with the ink supply to the print head.

There are three reasons here:

1) No ink

2) Air lock in the channels of the print head

3) Drying of the channels of the print head

There are three options for solving cartridge ink system problems:

In the case of an airlock, it can be used to bleed the cartridge and remove air from the channels of the print head. The cartridge must be inserted into the device and, using the syringe included in the kit, draw air out of the print head until drops of ink appear in the syringe.
If you do not have this device and need to print, you can try to force the air out of the print head by shaking the cartridge like a mercury thermometer. When using this method, you must first wrap the lower printing part of the cartridge with a napkin or something else in order not to splatter everything around with ink, and do this in the bathroom.

You can try to soak the drying of the channels of the print heads of the printers. There are special flushing fluids for this, for example here. You can also use improvised means, for example, "Mr. Muscle" green has proven itself well. The problem with using manual washes is that it is impossible to 100% predict the result of the reaction of the liquid at hand and the internal parts of the cartridge. Special washes are guaranteed safety.

In general, flushing inkjet cartridges is a topic for a separate article.

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After all the procedures, your cartridge should leave such prints on the napkin.

This means that the ink supply is working properly.

The cartridge leaves an imprint on the napkin, but the printer still does not print, why?

1) Electrical problems

The ink system of the cartridge is working, but in order for the printer to print, the electrical system of the HP or Canon inkjet cartridge must also be working.

If, after installing the refilled cartridge in the carriage - the printer gives a message that the cartridge is defective or missing - you can try to remove the cartridge from the printer and gently wipe the golden electrical contacts of the cartridge with a rubber eraser or alcohol (with subsequent drying).

It is also useful to look inside the printer in the carriage (this is the place where

Cartridges are installed) and check the electrical contacts, including there. Often in the carriage, everything is stained with ink at the contacts - this is the reason for the non-working cartridge. Wipe the contacts in the printer, of course, with the power cord disconnected from the mains.

2) Problems of overfilling the cartridge.

Quite often, this situation occurs: after filling the cartridge with ink, when checking on a napkin, a clear imprint remains (either black or three-color), but the cartridge does not print, or does not print in all colors. The reason may be a banal excess of ink in the foam sponge of the cartridge. A sign of such an excess is the formation of a drop of ink from the bottom of the cartridge at the outlets (when you lift the cartridge, you see ink oozing out of the cartridge). This should not be! The cartridge in a calm state should not leak!

The explanation is pretty simple. When printing, the accumulated ink drop prevents the droplets from shooting onto the paper and may leave blotches.

If you have all the signs of refilling, just pump out a little ink and make sure that nothing leaks from the cartridge and after wiping it with a napkin, the nozzle part of the cartridge remains clean.

Important notes!

If the printer detects the cartridge, but shows that the ink is at zero, then you should not worry. The whole point is that no ink level sensor in the cartridge , of course, no printer does not know that you refilled this cartridge. You just need to ignore the messages about the lack of ink and print calmly.

If the cartridge is detected by the printer and gives good prints on a napkin, but blank sheets come out during printing, it is most likely that the cartridge is electrically defective and nothing can be done about it. Buy a new cartridge, for example, and refill it on time, preventing printing with a "dry" cartridge.

Despite all the attempts of printer manufacturers to achieve the most optimal combination of price / quality in their final product, the problem when the printer does not print after refilling the cartridge remains very relevant today. What to do in such a situation? How to avoid the "whims" of household office equipment? Where can I find a universal printer maintenance manual? These and many other user difficulties are in front of your eyes in examples of practical solutions.

Nothing foreshadowed problems, but the unexpected happened ...

After the acquisition (and the material of the article is devoted exclusively to the budget class of printing devices of the mentioned type), the user, literally after a few printed photographs, may find himself in an extremely difficult situation. As a rule, the "hero of the occasion" is a color cartridge that has exhausted its colorful resources. And everything would be fine - I took it and bought it! However, the price of a printing element sometimes acts very soberingly (often the user is in a state of euphoria, anticipating creative victories). There is only one acceptable solution - to fill the exhausted tank yourself.

The printer does not print after refilling the cartridge: possible causes and solutions

To understand why your printing device has stopped working, you need to make sure that you have chosen the right consumables and analyze the charging process that you performed. You may have missed something important. For example, often for the sake of economy, the user acquires not quite high-quality ink. It may well be that the cartridge type is not refillable. With superficial knowledge, mistakes simply cannot be avoided. Therefore, carefully study the material of the presented article, and it is likely that you will find a miscalculation made, which, by the way, can be completely corrected.

Reason #1: Colorful

It is possible that the solution to the question of why the cartridge does not print after refilling lies in ink incompatibility. What should be done?

Learn more about what type of paint is used in your modification.
Universal ink is not always an acceptable option. It is better to spend some money and get the original paint.
Be sure to pay attention to the production time of the "artistic" substance.

Reason #2: Typing

What else can cause problems when refilling cartridges? Various consumables are available for inkjet printers, some of them are characterized as disposable. However, cartridges are no exception. Therefore, pay attention to the marking of your printing element: if it is not refillable, this is a somewhat unpleasant moment, since this species cartridges are equipped with a special chip that works as long as there is ink in its containers. As a result, the user has to purchase a new consumable component. However, in this case, it is advisable to purchase a high-capacity PZK (refillable cartridge), which will significantly affect the comfort of servicing the printing element.

Reason #3: Dried out

Yes, this is the most common reason for the often occurring difficulty with this definition: "After refilling the cartridge, the printer does not print." That is, when the PZK is in a state of inactivity for a long time, the paint remaining in its nozzles inevitably dries up. In order to avoid this kind of "ink" troubles in the future, the outlet holes should be sealed with a special film. Then wrap tightly in a plastic bag. This action neutralizes the adverse effects of air. However, if your cartridge is still dry, do not panic. With a high degree of probability it can be restored.

Reason #4: Airy

Air should not be allowed to enter the inside of the cartridge chamber, since such an "omission" can become the main cause of the same problem that occurs: "After refilling the cartridge, the printer does not print." The fact is that air bubbles can prevent the passage of ink through the nozzles of the print head. Therefore, after you have filled the PZK containers, close the filling holes with adhesive tape.

Reason #5: Hardware

Often the user installs the cartridge incorrectly, as a result of which the contact plate does not reach the printer's receiving pad or is not positioned properly. It may well be that the interface of the device is somewhat dirty. Which, in general, is a common thing when refilling cartridges.

after refueling: step-by-step elimination of the main causes of the malfunction

Depending on the type (design feature) of your cartridge, the printhead recovery process may vary slightly.

Step #1: Cleaning the nozzles with the printer

Print a diagnostic page.
Run refilled cartridges through several complete cleaning cycles.

Step #2: Incorrect refilling of cartridges

The printer does not print after refueling if the PZK has been exposed to cold temperatures. Due to the fact that the cartridge has been in the “wrong” position for some time, problems can also arise, since the outflow of ink from the print head is simply inevitable under the mentioned conditions. However, after you install the cartridge in the printer, after a few hours you can start a test print mode.

Step #3: Cleaning the nozzles with a special liquid

If the printer does not print after refilling, and the used cartridge has been inactive for some time, then this can only mean one thing - the ink has dried up in the nozzles. In order to restore the functionality of the printing element, a number of actions should be taken.

Place the cartridge in a shallow container, on the bottom of which lay a piece of cloth of medium hardness.
If you do not have a special washing agent, then pour some glass cleaner (soaking the substrate).
In this state of "soaking" the cartridge should be 10-12 hours, after which the print head must be gently wiped dry with a napkin.
Install the slam-shut in the printer and perform several complete cleaning cycles.

In Conclusion: How to Repair a Fixed Printhead

In addition to the considered combined (printing element and container) PZK, there are two more types of cartridges that can also be subject to an unpleasant clogging moment. In order to clean the nozzles of these typical modifications, it is necessary to make a simple device.

A rubber tube is put on the syringe, the diameter of which must match the needle protrusion on the print head.
A few milligrams of regenerating fluid is drawn into the dispenser and injected under pressure into the cartridge.
After a few hours, the syringe is removed and a container of paint is installed.
The printer runs several full cleaning cycles.

In this article, only the main causes of the problematic situation were considered, when, after refilling the cartridge and how to deal with it, you now know. It remains only to apply the knowledge gained and not to forget about the simple rules for operating printers. The main thing is not to leave the cartridges idle for a long time, otherwise ...

Creative success to you and colorful printing!

What a shame it is when a device dear to your heart suddenly, for no apparent reason, simply refuses to obey you. You offered him a simple file to print, and the paper is evenly laid in the tray, but there is no result. Whether the MFP printer is silent and does not buzz. What happened and how to solve the problem?

Now we will look at some of the most common cases of why the printer refuses to obey its master. How to keep cool in such situations and not regard such disgusting behavior as unwillingness to cooperate. In addition, we will pay special attention to some of the problems of individual brands and outline ways to solve them. Let's start about everything and in order.

What will be discussed:

What was the reason when the printer does not print in color, although there is ink

In most cases, the problem is solvable, and there is no need to immediately contact the specialists at the service center. At the very beginning, it will be important to exclude some nuances that are not obvious at first glance.

The following are the initial simple reasons why the printer does not print well, although there is ink, or, as a result, failures in the operation of all equipment:

Poor quality consumables. Cartridges are not suitable for this printer model due to their complete or partial incompatibility. One of the cartridges in the kit, color or black, may not be suitable, then the printer does not print at all. The ink could also clog the diffusers due to the fact that they are too thick or simply fake.

The ink level is too low. There are overly "smart" printers that "realize" that the ink is running out and require their urgent replacement. It is impossible to persuade him to print, because the manufacturer inserted such abilities during production, but it will not work to expand the scope. In some cases, instead of a clear color and / or black and white trace, faint faded blackouts will remain on the paper.

The nozzle or nozzles are clogged. Air bubbles occur when a small air bubble hits the print head and prevents ink from getting in. It happens that not only the diffusers, but also the ventilation holes of your cartridge are clogged with waste paint, the smallest pieces of paper or ordinary dirt.

How to help our device overcome all difficulties and earn again

Here you will need to do research to always buy only those cartridges that are compatible and are produced specifically for this model. There are times when sellers' descriptions contain inaccurate information. In this case, you need to contact the manufacturer's official website to accurately determine the consumable code and compatibility.

We immediately replace the cartridges, the ink level in which reaches a critical level;
We launch a special program that cleans the print head in automatic mode;
During long downtimes, we manually clean the head and nozzles without damaging the chip microcircuit and the integrity of the structure;
We try to clean the ventilation ducts from paint residues and other debris using a regular pin.

If, after taking most or some of the suggested steps, the printer at least works again, then the task is at least completed. It remains only to periodically repeat the procedure, especially if we have a small volume that it prints. Inkjet color printers don't like that. By carrying out a successful cleaning, we thereby give an answer to the question: why the printer does not print, although there is ink.

Some problems in the operation of printers equipped with CISS

It would seem that you are using the most modern principle of CISS operation, but the printer still does not print. By the way, CISS is a continuous ink supply system that uses containers big size, which in turn significantly reduces the cost of the printing process and the cost of operating the device. Nowadays, some models of HP, Canon, Epson and other well-known manufacturers are already equipped with CISS systems from the factory. So why does the printer not print in this case, what could have broken in this simple version?

Some causes of the failure, considered on the example of the HP6525 model:

the system has not been transferred to the working position;
paint cans remained clogged;
the ink tanks are set at a lower level than specified by the manufacturer;
there was a bend in the ink supply cable;
paint is completely absent, which has a bad effect on the device;
the train was airy;
the paint has dried out due to long periods of inactivity.

So we looked at what could happen in the HP6525 printer, or the same type of options from other manufacturers. The Epson brand is no exception, built on a similar circuit diagram actions as HP. Now let's start looking for ways to solve the problem that has arisen, if we have already identified it.

We start taking steps to solve the problem

For versatility, we will start repairing the same type of apparatus that was chosen for the example earlier. So, the HP printer does not print, although there are enough inks in the CISS.

Let's take the following steps:

we will transfer the CISS to the operating mode;
install filters for air supply;
raise the paint containers to the desired level;
we drive the air, eliminating the squeezing of the loop;
programmatically clean the head;
trying how the printer prints the test;
carefully examine the result.

That's all, the problem should be solved. We had to sweat a little, but the result was worth it. Now black and other colors lie evenly, clearly and consistently. And if someone from your acquaintances or friends has a bad Epson printer, although there is ink, or any other model of the manufacturer Canon or Lexmark, then we can help them, because the level of our skill has already increased. The instructions are the same for the black or color cartridge. And for the CISS, they are also not difficult, because if you wish, you can move mountains.