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Question posted by robynsadler on January 4th, 2013

Stored Printer, Not Used For Months

I have been given a Lexmark X1250 printer that has been used then stored. Rather than go to the expense of buying new ink cartridges, as it doesn't contain any at the moment, and discovering it doesn't work I was wondering if you can advise me whether the ink nozzles may be blocked and how to unblock them if they are? Thanks

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Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

Remove the print cartridge(s).

Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on a flat surface.

Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps 3 and 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again.

If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again.

Repeat step 7 up to two more times.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s).

Preserving the print cartridges

-Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them.

-Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if they are left exposed for an extended period of time.

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