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    Posted: 03 Jun 2017 at 6:47am
Printer People,

I have an HP Deskjet F4140 All in One printer. I use the printer infrequently; copying, printing the occasional article, and printing game walkthroughs.


Months may pass between printer uses. The problem is that the ink dries up between uses. Is there a way to prevent this? Will removing the cartridge between print jobs and then reinstalling before use make the cartridge last longer?

Any ideas?
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3 college students with their own machines all hooked up to my printer... I wouldn't know a thing about drying up between uses. My biggest concern is finding ink at 0230 when one of them remembers a paper they HAVE to finish by their 0800 class.... and of course it's ~my~ fault it's out of ink/paper.   
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Snaike,

Things must get hairy when all four of you queue up at the same time
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Almost like the bathrooms.... loudest dance wins.   
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Originally posted by Snaike

Almost like the bathrooms.... loudest dance wins.   


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copied from ...

http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/keep-printer-ink-drying-out-10662.html

How To Keep Printer Ink From Drying Out

If you have printers in your office that you seldom use, you run the risk of the printer ink drying out. When you attempt to use these old cartridges to print your business documents, the output will be unclear and barely readable. Fortunately, you can take several steps to keep your printer ink from becoming unusable.

Keep Cartridges Active

One simple way to prevent printer ink from drying out is to use the ink cartridges. Make a point of printing at least several pages a week, even if you simply print a test page and then discard it. Additionally, make sure the documents that you print utilize all of the colors in your ink cartridges. This will ensure that seldom-used colors won’t dry out and render the cartridges unusable, creating headaches when you are in a rush to print important documents.

Moisten Cartridges

Regular moistening can extend the life of your printer cartridges, particularly if they don't get a lot of use. Put on protective gloves and remove the cartridges from the printer. Gently wipe the top of each cartridge with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel to remove residual ink from the surface. This helps to prevent the cartridges from becoming clogged, ensuring a continuous flow of ink during print jobs. Dry the moistened cartridges before reinserting them into your printer.

Adjust Temperature

Maintaining a moderate temperature in your office can go a long way to prevent printer cartridges from drying out. Ink dries out faster when exposed to excessive heat or cold, so try to maintain a comfortable 68 degrees in your office. Besides extending the life of your cartridges, this measure will create a more comfortable work environment for your employees.

Properly Storage

If you don't intend to use a printer for an extended time, you can preserve the ink cartridges by removing them from the printer and storing them separately. Put on gloves, remove the cartridges and securely wrap in a damp cloth or paper towel. Place the cartridges in a sandwich bag or airtight plastic container and store in an area that is not subject to extreme temperatures.

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You might also want to take a look at

http://www.worldstart.com/keeping-ink-cartridges-from-drying-out/

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Best advice is to USE A LASERPRINTER !! 

A laserprinter's "ink" cannot dry out.



Edited by forrest74 - 09 Jun 2017 at 8:54pm
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forrest74,


Thank you so much for the link and all the useful information. I thought removing the cartridge would help but the storage of it was a mystery to me.

My roommate and I keep the temperature at a steady 80F and after reading your reply; I understand one of the reasons for the drying ink cartridge.

PS. Thanks for the update; a laser printer is a very good idea. The building where I live has a computer with a laser printer that I use for printing when my cartridge runs dry.

Edited by jaypeetee44 - 10 Jun 2017 at 2:29am
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