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Anonymous Posted on Sep 24, 2014

How to clean and align HP B209a printer

Suddenly doesn't print. Almost new ink cartridges.

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Every time I had this problem it was the printer head. Try removing the cartridges, then the printer head. Be sure the head is seated firmly. Try printing again. The printer head expires long before it's suppose to so don't be surprised if this is the problem.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: HP 2210 xi printing problem - alignment

Try your question here http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/printer-support/49664-hp-psc-2210xi-problem.html

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sagarjd

JD Kiran Sagar

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  • Posted on Nov 21, 2008

SOURCE: Printer won't print properly.

Hi,


Please perform the following steps:

  1. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the input tray.
  2. Press the Setup button.
  3. Press the down arrow button to select Tools and then press OK .
  4. Press the down arrow to select Align Print Cartridges and then press OK . An alignment page prints.
  5. After the success or failure message displays, click OK to continue. Recycle or discard the alignment page.


Regards,

Sagarjd

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 29, 2008

SOURCE: Print Cartridge Alignment Failure

two option:-

1. cartridge is not proper. or
2. not proper installed.

Anonymous

  • 8 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: 4315 Hp Printer will not align.

restart your printer like this: go to control panel>
performance and maintenance>administrative tools> services> scroll down until you come to print spooler, click on this then on the upper side of your screen you will see restart, click on it.
This should get you up and running. Shame on your repair man for not showing you how to fix the problem.
You could even try not aligning the cartridges, this will just cause your printer to spit out an alignment page each time you turn it on but still should go ahead and print for you.
let me know how if this helps.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 24, 2009

SOURCE: hp psc 750 won't print with new color ink cartridge

To solve the printing problem..


# Hold the cartridge upside down, with the bar-code label facing you and take a damp paper towel.
# Use the towel to wipe the printhead of the cartridge on the bottom (where the ink comes out). Wipe the printhead horizontally in one direction only (left to right).
# Continue doing this until it looks clean.
# Then dab the cartridge on the towel to make sure the ink is flowing.
# Next, look inside the printer and locate the carrier that holds ink cartridges. Caution: Make sure the cartridges are not installed at this point.

1. Look for a shiny piece of metal underneath the contacts at the back of the carrier.
2. Take a damp cotton swab (use water only!) and wipe along the bottom of the shiny metal piece. Note: You may need more than one swab.

# Reinstall the cartridges, making sure you snap them correctly into the printer.


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