Printer Epson Stylus CX4600 doesn't recognize the ink cartridges. How can I get around this and print?

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The printer wanted more yellow ink, so I replaced that cartridge.  Now it doesn't recognize any of the cartridges even though I only changed one.  I only want to print with the black ink anyway, but this #%@!! printer won't print in black if one of the colors is empty.  Any quick advice before I dropkick this unit out the back door.  

Note:  it has done this before and I tried everything I could think of and finally got it to work.  I just don't remember what magic trick finally worked.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Ha...I say dropkick the freakin' thing:-)

I have a CX4800 and I honestly can't remember what to do...

But...

Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. To run the Head Cleaning Utility, follow the instructions below.

For Windows users:

1) Make sure that your printer is ON and the error light is off.

2) Access the printer software.

3) Click the Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button.

4) Follow the on-screen instructions

5) When the power light stops flashing, click Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle

If you find that any segments are missing from the nozzle check pattern, you may need to repeat the head cleaning and print the pattern again.

Or u could consult the user manual...and if u don't have one call this #...(800) 922-8911

Oh, and I also heard that u should let the ink settle for 12-24 hrs???  

Hope I helped...

keels · Answer

Epson Stylus Cx4600

david c · Answer

In some instances when the cx4600 doesn't recognize the ink cartridge or thinks the ink cartridge
is empty (even when it isn't) it won't do the 'nozzle-cleaning-dance'.

deklerk · Answer

Epson Cx4600

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