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Tamas Rudnai wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have a Dell AIO 950 and I did not use that printer for a year.
> Yesterday I wanted to print something and realised that the black ink
> does not work. I think it could have been dried out? Is there any way
> to get it back, or should not bother just buy a new cartridge? (but
> then I won't use that again for a year so dunno what to do with an
> inkjet if that happens every often...) Any advise?
> 
> Thanks
> Tamas

Had exactly the same problem as you (Canon MP610). I tried alcohol,
detergent and soap and none worked. What _did_ work, however, was very
hot water. I got a bowl full straight from the hot tap and soaked the
print head for 15 minutes or so with the nozzle just under the surface.
Repeat that a couple of times so the water doesn't get too cool and it
worked first time.


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