does anyone out there have any ideas for fixing printers?

 I recently purchased recycled (refilled) ink cartridges because they were cheaper and also because my local supermarket no longer stocks them. 

All was well for a while, then two days ago, the paper feed wasn't feeding properly. Instead of spitting out a printed sheet of whatever, it would advance the paper very slowly, about two centimeters at a time. 

I open up the front and discovered the coloured ink cartridge has been leaking:


see all the blue and yellow? The black cartridge seems to be fine. So here is my question: Is the leaked ink gumming up my paper feed and how the heck do I clean it? 

I can say with 100% certainty that I will never again purchase recycled cartridges. And I also don't wish to buy yet another printer. 

Comments

  1. chicaMay 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM

    Puxa, que pena isso,River!
    Eu não tenho a resposta pra tua pergunta! Mas torço que consigas tudo limpar e que a impressora funcione bem novamente!
    beijos, chica

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  2. Jenn JilksMay 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM

    Our previous printer died due to the recycled cartridges.
    Q-tips and rubbing alcohol. And old rags!

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksMay 12, 2026 at 2:06 AM

    Sorry, I'm a techno-idiot.

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  4. WisewebwomanMay 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM

    Yes, you need to get all that ink out of there pronto, rags and like someone said, Q-tips. It's gumming up the works right now. Recycled cartridges are a no-no. You have no recourse when things go wrong.
    Deepest sympathy though.
    XO
    WWW

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