Epson 6400 Will not Print Black

gandulf · 09-01-2008, 07:29 AM

I have an Epson 6400, and changed the black ink cartrige. Now it will not print black. It will print in color normally.

I have Cleaned Heads, and checked the Nossels.

Help Please.

Gandulf

yisgood · 09-03-2008, 08:07 AM

Did you remove the tape from the black cartridge? It's amazing how many times people, including me, have forgotten to the do that. The tape covers a tiny air hole which is needed. If no air gets in, no ink gets out. If you have removed the tape and it still doesnt work, the problem is either the cartridge itself is dried out or the print head is clogged. Do you see ink coming out of the cartridge? When you shake it, do you hear ink slosh around inside? If not, you have a bad cartridge. If yes, your heads are clogged. Try dropping some rubbing alcohol into the nozzle on the printer where the black ink goes. Wait a while for it to unclog the head and evaporate. Then try printing and see if it got any better.
For cheap compatible ink cartridges which work well try http://ccs-digital.com/ink.asp I've been using them for years.

09-01-2008, 07:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
gandulf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 48 OS: xp	Epson 6400 Will not Print Black I have an Epson 6400, and changed the black ink cartrige. Now it will not print black. It will print in color normally. I have Cleaned Heads, and checked the Nossels. Help Please. Gandulf

09-03-2008, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
yisgood Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34 OS: xp sp2	Re: Epson 6400 Will not Print Black Did you remove the tape from the black cartridge? It's amazing how many times people, including me, have forgotten to the do that. The tape covers a tiny air hole which is needed. If no air gets in, no ink gets out. If you have removed the tape and it still doesnt work, the problem is either the cartridge itself is dried out or the print head is clogged. Do you see ink coming out of the cartridge? When you shake it, do you hear ink slosh around inside? If not, you have a bad cartridge. If yes, your heads are clogged. Try dropping some rubbing alcohol into the nozzle on the printer where the black ink goes. Wait a while for it to unclog the head and evaporate. Then try printing and see if it got any better. For cheap compatible ink cartridges which work well try http://ccs-digital.com/ink.asp I've been using them for years.