Printer prob.

[Ice.Maiden]

I'm using an hp printer which I'm quite happy with, but just lately, when I've been printing off some sheets for my son, the type fades - as you'd probably get if the ink catridge was running out. It's not, and the printer's kept dust-free, etc., so does anyone know what's wrong with it, and how to put it right? Thanks.

[kitesurfer]

hey icey.i here octapus' squirt ink. have you tried putting one of them in the machine?

[Dagman]

Ink cartridges usually have a breather hole of some type on the top, one for each colour. If blocked, the ink can begin to come out slowly because air can't go inside to fill the gap where the ink was. Could your breathers be blocked?

[Ice.Maiden]

The problem's now been sorted.
Hope your replies didn't take up too much of your time.

[DaisyMae]

Hello Ice maiden, could you please tell us how you solved the problem, I have only just seen your post and have the same problem with my printer. Thanks.

[Ice.Maiden]

It appears that the problem was because it was loaded up with a different sort of paper Daisy. Gone back to my usual, and it's working fine now.