Recent content by hobbeschild

I went for it, as it had dried overnight. But it has actually got worse. I'm not cross - it was worth a try. It's lasted a long while and I'm resolved to get a new printer. I really appreciate the time you have taken over this.

Him is a her. :) The black was well and truly stodged up - it was still leeching out almost 24 hours later. The magenta was the second-worst but not nearly in the same league. It eventually stopped and I have just dried it with kitchen towels. Should I let it air dry for a while? The...

I have had that ink since 2012! Crustiness was all across the surface of the sponge, where it is visible through the hole on the bottom of the cartridge. I just recently bought a joblot of 3rd party cartridges because I suspected refilling the OEMs had run its course. I have now replaced all...

Oops, apologies for the image misnaming. I am in the UK so we have Fairy. 1. Top-fill. 2. The ink is from OctoInkjet and labelled as such. 3. I use all colours once a week. 4. It's been stripey for a month. 5. I continued to print (eek). 6. I noticed whilst refilling magenta that its...

Hello, I have read the FAQ and I have got as far as removing the printhead, but on the bottom it has a spongy bit and a metal/electrical contact bit, and I lost my nerve - should I really get it wet? Should I take some bits of it off before washing? The printer is several years old, and I...