Printer problems with HP printer.

My hp printer has some black cartridge problems? how do i fix this?

• The printer I have is Hp Deskjet 3050. I refilled an 61 XL black hp cartridge. Every time I put it into the printer, it says, 'Black Cartridge problems'. Also, when we took it to the shop where we refilled it, the assistant put the black cartridge in to one of the shop's printers and it was working perfectly fine. What has happened? I refilled it the first time and it's expiry date is May 2012.What do you think happened? If my printer has problems, what problems does it have?

• Answer:

  Just because the cartridge worked fine in his machine does not mean there is not a problem with the cartridge. The only way to know for sure whether or not the cartridge is the problem is to get another black cartridge and try it again. Before you do that try cleaning the contacts where the cartridge makes contact with the printer, using a wet, lint free, cotton cloth. With the machine off and the ink cartridge removed, dab the contacts, only slightly rubbing them, then dab them dry. Blow air inside to make sure everything is dry. If that does not work, and getting a new cartridge does not work then it is time to get another printer.