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From: leverich@randvax.UUCP (Brian Leverich)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: HP DeskJet deprime problem (design flaw?)
Keywords: HP issues free repair kit
Message-ID: <2361@randvax.UUCP>
Date: 18 Jan 90 22:12:15 GMT
References: <8505@cbnewsm.ATT.COM>
Reply-To: leverich@rand-unix.UUCP (Brian Leverich)
Organization: RAND Corp., Santa Monica, CA
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I've had problems with DeskJet ink cartridges clogging, and a friend here
at RAND pointed out a fix.  Pull the cartridge out of the printer, stick
the green protruding part of the cartridge with the arrow on it in your
mouth, and blow forcefully.  There's a vent hole in the arrow, and what
you're doing is forcing air into the cartridge and ink out the print head.

Incidentally, it's a good idea to have a paper towel or some such out in
front of the print head - otherwise, you'll spray ink all over creation.

Cheers!  -B
-- 
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