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If you\u2019ve made the investment in an inkjet printing solution, it can be pretty frustrating to have that printer put out less than stellar results. Here, we\u2019re talking about the frustrating experience of having your printed documents come out streaked, patchy, or otherwise showing signs of a fault somewhere in the printer.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got the document in your hands, you know that the message got there. But if the quality of your printing jobs is lacking, it might be time to check the printing heads. Blocked or clogged up printing heads are a common problem with inkjet printers, particularly with those that see infrequent or intermittent use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that they aren\u2019t all that hard to check out and troubleshoot. Read on here for the three methods we recommend for cleaning up and maintaining your inkjet printing heads.<\/span><\/p>\n First things first, if the low ink light is flashing, the issue likely isn\u2019t a result of any blockage. You may just need to replace a depleted cartridge with a new one. For an inexpensive brand-name replacement cartridge, look to us here at TonerCity. If your inkjet printer isn\u2019t telling you anything about low ink levels, then it may be time to get in there and implement one of these three solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a good chance that your printer actually has an internal cleaning mechanism. If you\u2019ve caught it early, and the blockage is only partial, utilizing your printers internal cleaning mechanism might be more than enough to set your printer on the straight and narrow.<\/span><\/p>\n Internal cleaning mechanisms are present in most modern printers, and they typically work by flushing out the printing heads with air. Printing heads tend to be quite delicate, and these internal cleaning mechanisms are designed so that they do not overload and damage these printing heads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s for this reason that these internal cleaning mechanisms are best used more frequently and work best when clearing out light obstructions and partial blockages. If you\u2019ve run an internal cleaning mechanism, and the results still aren\u2019t up to scratch, it might be time to ramp things up.<\/span><\/p>\n Ink is designed to dry out. When it dries out in the wrong spot, it can be tricky to clear it away. If you\u2019ve tried the internal cleaning mechanism, and you\u2019re still getting sub-optimal results, you might want to try manually clearing away the dried ink that is causing problems with isopropyl alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\nCheck That the Cartridges Haven\u2019t Simply Run Out<\/b><\/h2>\n
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