How can you prevent the ink cartridges from drying out if possible, also if they do dry out is there a way to reverse it if so how? Mainly my cartridges are half full but dried out. Thank you for your time null

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RayMan · Accepted Answer

One approach is to print occassionally - once a week? Do not buy high capacity. There are online suggestions to revive but they take time and do not always work.

Jedi · Answer

If it drys out just take the cartridge out and clean it with alcohol.

littleman · Answer

I have used rubbing alcohol on a q-tip to revitalize the ink.

Frogtail · Answer

HP now sells Economy Ink. Less ink for those that don't print that often. Nothing you can do to prevent ink from drying out or fixing it once it does.

Suavebolla · Answer

Keep the printer turned-off when not in use.

Sully · Answer

If your not using your print enough, I would run a Test page every few days to keep the ink flowing.

m6g1 · Answer

We've never had a problem with the ink cartridges drying out. Maybe you're storing them in a hot dry place and that's causing a problem; not sure if they can be reversed?

Asia · Answer

To prevent drying out inks, keep your printer on only when you use it. Store your inks in reasonable environment not to dry or to hot. I never had any problem with dry ink, but I always buy it from Best Buy store

Answered by Asia 9 years ago

tienbb13 · Answer

Never happen to me. Always use them up.

Evie · Answer

You would need to print at least a page or two every other day. Clean the printer regularly. I had the same issue when I used to buy bulk ink from costco, such a waste.

AJLL0603 · Answer

Turn off the printer

Bestchild · Answer

Once your toner ink cartridge is dried out...you pretty much have to get rid of it, but; before you do try shaking the cartridge to loosen toner in the cartridge because it clumps up when sitting too long and if you can release it by shaking it you will somewhat refresh it's powder to a soft state therefore; possibly restoring it to a workable solution.

Trekker2 · Answer

Try bagging them in a Zip Lock baggie when you don't plan to use them for an extended period of time. I've had luck doing that for three months. This seemed to prevent the ink from drying up during that time frame.

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