Yellow full but it will not print

This printer has been sitting for at least six months; maybe longer. It has plenty of yellow ink left, but it won't print any yellow color. what do i do?

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Take all the cartridges out. Get a wet tissue paper or better still a 'moist wipe' put it on a plate stand the cartridges on Does the print head come off on this model? If so do that same with the print head. Always print something in Full colour at lease once a week. If you are unable to do this then take the cartridges out put them in a plastic bag with damp tissue to stop them drying out and store in a cool place Also go to www.fixyourownprinter.com

Posted on Jun 10, 2007

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