Printer Problems

[hc4361]

I have a Kodak EPS 5250 all in one printer which has been working well.

It wouldn't print and made a lot of very strange noises and a 'paper jam' error came up. I removed the access cover but could see no paper, blew it with air and no bits of paper came out. The 'paper jam' error still came up.

I calibrated the printer and cleaned the printer head. Paper jam error disappeared but now it fails to print. It makes the appropriate noises, takes the paper in and spits it out but the paper remains blank.

I am stumped as to how to solve it. I have removed the inks and put them back in. The ink levels display on the printer show they are nearly full.
I don't have any new cartridges to try and am reluctant to buy any in case the printer is only fit for the tip.

Any suggestions?

[PeelerPal]

If you have the disc driver reload the drivers for it (if using windows 7 or above) or go online to fine the driver recovery for your model and install and update the drivers. Remember to uninstall your printer first before reinstalling it. if that doesn't work, unplug the the device from the computer and the power supply, upen a first floor window and lob it out, then go to where it lands and smash it with a hammer until it is in tiny pieces just so it know not to mess with you.

[hc4361]

I'll try the drivers first. Ta

[PeelerPal]

I have a HP wireless printer that every so often tells me that there is a paper jam or low on ink when it isn't so I uninstalled it and reinstalled it and it's fine. I think its something to do with automatic updates on your computer, when your computer updates the printer doesn't and these errors come up. I might be wrong but best of luck with it.

[hc4361]

Uninstalled everything, reinstalled everything.

Still blank. :(

[hc4361]

Kodak is very helpful :|

The problem appears to be something you cannot fix yourself.

Use our online repair tool to determine the warranty status of your product, and order a new printer.

[Tuvok]

Take out the cartridges and clean the contacts.

Also take a tissue/toilet roll/kitchen roll and dab the print heads - if you get ink then try them back in - if not, if you have any cd cleaning fluid (eg. isopropylacohol) give the heads a wipe with that.

[PeelerPal]

I would say it is trashed