Problem with an HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One Printer

Regarding the issue with the black ink not coming out, despite multiple cleanings of the print heads (by the way, these are HP brand cartridges), I eventually removed the black cartridge and inserted a fishing line into the nozzles that pump the ink. This involves the two small nozzles, one at the top and one at the bottom when removing the cartridge. I inserted about 10 to 15 cm of line into them. Then the black ink started to come out during printing. I followed up with another cleaning of the heads (using the software), and voilà, it works.

For me, the problem was resolved after several prints. I have a decent job with normal printing. I keep the fishing line in the nozzles, and I recommend it to everyone.

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The printing problem happened to me again. After a long time without printing and with almost empty ink tanks. Despite 3 cleanings of the printheads, there are still unprinted streaks. Once again, a fishing line got stuck in the nozzles for about 15 cm, replaced the inks that were almost empty (and expired), 2 cleanings of the printheads and we're off again!

Good evening. Well, I tried but it's not convincing. However, I have a decent result when I print in optimal quality. So I'll keep this setting for now. Maybe in the long run!!!!! Thank you for your help! And I'm sorry for the 2 mistakes in my message!!!!

If the printing works in high quality without any issues, the standard quality printing should improve after several prints and head cleanings. Some micro nozzles may be clogged. As a result, this doesn’t show when printing in high quality because a significant amount of ink is delivered (and I suppose you are printing simple color pages and not photos, so there is no visible difference). Good luck.

We can't get the prints to come out well, do you have a solution? I'm about to throw it out the window... lol

Hello, the cartridge you changed is a remanufactured one (not HP brand)? You can first remove the cartridge and then gently wipe the contacts with a clean cloth. Secondly, reset the printer by pressing the red cross; if the result is negative, it means the cartridge is defective (damaged contact). For any information. Moderation CCM

Hello, the same response as the other person: clean the switch well, meaning to dampen the small black dot of the cartridge or a faulty cartridge. Good luck.

"At worst, try to do a printer test to see Fred. Can she see Fred by doing a test? That is the question! It's funny how phrases turn out when you don't use punctuation! lol!"

Is the issue resolved? Because for my part, suddenly, the black cartridge is not giving any ink at all, even after changing it and running multiple cleanings: same result! By the way, the HP C5180 printer has inks without a seal.

That's what I thought about doing, but I didn't dare. But since you did it, I'll give it a try. I had also read about sending denatured alcohol into the jets, but that's more complex. I'll be back soon to say if it worked.

super the fishing line trick in the nozzles - now my cyan ink cartridge appears full .... FINALLY .... and it's back to color printing