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    lamore242 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 17, 2011, 01:28 PM
    My printer isn't printing the black ink.
    It's a mfc 240c. I have just replaced all cartridges with brand new ink. The black does not work. I only use this printer once in a while, so it has only been used 4-5 times in the last year. :(
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    Apr 17, 2011, 06:26 PM

    Inkjet printers need to be used regularly to avoid the ink drying out and clogging the print head/nozzles. It may be possible to revive it with repeated cleaning cycles. Routine maintenance is covered in the appendices of the User Manual. For intermittent use, laser based printers are less hassle.
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    Apr 18, 2011, 12:03 PM
    A laser printer is the best way to go. Inkjet printers dry up, get dirty and costs tons of money.

    Just my 2 cents
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    May 1, 2011, 07:01 AM
    You need to clean out the print head before you install your Canon mfc 240c ink cartridge. The ink must be dry up in the printer print head.
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