If It Prints, I'll Let You Know

Running out of ink on your printer is probably one of the computer user’s most dreaded things, especially if in the process of printing something important. While it seems easy enough to go out and buy an ink cartridge, it’s not as appealing when you find yourself strapped for cash. Those with a limited budget may find themselves buying a compatible ink cartridge, which is far cheaper than their OEM counterparts, but what do you do if your printer doesn’t recognize the compatible cartridge? Was your money ill-spent?

You can try checking your cartridge’s ink first. Is it really incompatible with your printer? Printers today are programmed to accept only certain kinds of ink, which are often specifically made only for one printer type. Factors such as ink viscosity and thickness can affect the way it flows down the printer’s nozzles, and using the wrong ink type can damage your printer.

Also anticipate the possibility that your cartridge might not have the exact ink type for your printer. Clean the printer heads before you install the cartridge, as this can improve the chances of your printer accepting the compatible ink cartridge. Clogged printer heads can be a problem, especially if the printer has been sitting idle for quite a long time. Dried ink can lead to problems later on, and even if you have full ink in your cartridge, it will not flow down to the paper because of the clog.

There are also instructions on how to best install your ink cartridge. Make sure that you follow them exactly as prescribed, since doing so greatly increases the probability that your printer may accept the compatible cartridge.

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