Printer problem

SkeeterUK · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:37

I have a epson stylus c42 ux. Got it for my birthday years ago.

The last year the black hasnt printed very good. I.e no matter how many nozzle cleans i do the black print test pattern has white lines in and the black test is fuzzy.

What can i do to get it like the colours which print ok?

Ucof · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:42

get a new ink cartridge.

Ryan0r · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:43

It may have dried out of it isn't getting regular use. If you're sure it isn't completely full, i'd replace it.

You could try and take it out and physically clean the open end with a bit of paper or kitchen roll to see if that helps. It may have dried up though.

True_Scotsman · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:44

You could take it to an epson repair centre (check the epson website http://www.epson.co.uk/Express-Centres/index.htm) they may be able to fix it for you, and they used to offer a discount on a new one by trading in your old one, i dont know if they still do this offer though.

Ryan0r · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:50

May not be worth it - C42 is as old as the hills sadly.

SkeeterUK · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:44

Its not the cartridge as its happened with 2 diff carts. Its the nozzle for the black i think theres something thats causing quality decline. Not sure how to fix it.