Fix That Clogged Ink Cartridges The Easy Way

Inkjet printers as we all know uses inkjet cartridges, and that's a fact that every printer user knows, but not everyone knows for a fact that the nozzle of every ink cartridges may clog. This problem normally arises on areas with low humidity, particularly on tropical and desert countries. If you live on one of these countries, it is not surprising that you often experience clogged nozzles with your printer's cartridges.

One way of combating this problem is by placing a humidifier into the room from where you keep your printer. By using a humidifier you'll keep the balance of moisture that will help prevent your printer's ink cartridges from clogging. But you should be careful of using a humidifier, as it may sometimes cause excessive moisture to the room which may lead to another printer problem which is paper jam, possibly because of using moist papers when printing. 

Aside from the reason of having low humidity, a printer that has been stocked or rather left unused for more than a month or two, can also be a possible caused of having clogged ink cartridges. Even HP printer users do experience this kind of problem with their HP inkjet cartridges. Good thing there are simple ways that you can try in order to get that clogged cartridge working as good as new. Be careful of doing this, as it can be really messy and somehow complicated if you don't focus your attention to what you're doing.

First, you need to take out the clogged cartridge inside your printer. Then prepare some paper towels or old newspapers to prevent ink spills from staining on the place you're working. Get some hot water and place it on a bin or tub (with a flat surface) just enough to sink about less than half of the cartridge. If you're ready, put the clogged cartridge on the hot water by facing down the part where ink comes out, then let it rest for several minutes. 

After a few minutes, or once you notice that ink comes out from the cartridge then it's a sign that the method is definitely working. It will take about 10-15minutes most probably before the ink moisten and comes out of the cartridge, otherwise you have to wait until the process takes effect.

You'll know when it's done if the clogged cartridge releases some ink. Now take it out of the tub then carefully dry it off, make sure you'll left no damp or moist part before you re-install it on your printer. Once the cartridge is totally dry and ready, turn your printer on and install the cartridge back to its slot then try printing a test page to see if it's now working.

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