LB - I suspect my printer problems might be solved if I put a new ink cartridge in it .
After many years playing by the 'rules' and only using genuine HP cartridges (very, very expensive - especially as mine needs 6...) I bought some non-genuine replacements about 5 years ago. They're much cheaper and generally work fine. I suspect there's a bit of 'something' in the black one which partially clogs the hole from time to time. Then it sorts itself out and away it goes again.
It's always worse if I haven't used it for a bit so perhaps the ink dries up a bit. That cartridge has probably been in there for 18 months ( again!) - so can't really complain.
If the printer 'goes' completely I can get a replacement within 24 hrs on John L*wis Click & Collect so not too serious an issue.
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LB good luck frustrating for you I know how you feel. Topbird yes hp cartridges are expensive. I'm not sure of the difference, intensity of the ink etc. Mine died a death some years ago. It was working and then I arrived home and it was completely jammed. Switched off, took out the two cartridges, removed paper, which wasn't jammed. Had a clean around, put everything back, switched on and still jammed, didn't have Bluetooth or WiFi just a 'straightforward' printer, you would think. Anyway after many attempts it never recovered, gremlins.
Sounds like my cordless vac which I used to v*c the hall carpet just before we locked the front door to go away on our last trip. Fine. Put it back on the charger plate. Fine. Came home 10 days later - went to use it - nothing.
Fortunately it was less than 2 years old so D*son replaced the power pack free of charge. All working fine again - but next time it goes it will be £60 thank you very much. Expected a battery to last longer than that.
And (being a Rezzer😉) my vacuum cleaner is not exactly over used😁
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
TBird. I am sick of vacuum cleaners going wrong . I loved my old Hoover Junior ( other makes were available ). I could strip it down clean all the parts and when something went wrong I would nip into Leeds market where there was a stall that sold Hoover spares .The parts were relatively easy to install . Now I have 2 vacuum cleaners waiting to be repaired ,they are not that old and there is no way that I could repair them .
That is great news SGL. Its like an early C*******s present. You can all look forward to the festive season with a sense of relief now. Double hugs for all the Poppets.
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Morning all. Sun and blue sky this morning so will tackle the leaves on the drive way where they're piled up next to the car.
Hazel, hope your son's car gets sorted ASAP.
After many years playing by the 'rules' and only using genuine HP cartridges (very, very expensive - especially as mine needs 6...) I bought some non-genuine replacements about 5 years ago. They're much cheaper and generally work fine. I suspect there's a bit of 'something' in the black one which partially clogs the hole from time to time. Then it sorts itself out and away it goes again.
It's always worse if I haven't used it for a bit so perhaps the ink dries up a bit. That cartridge has probably been in there for 18 months (
If the printer 'goes' completely I can get a replacement within 24 hrs on John L*wis Click & Collect so not too serious an issue.
Sounds like my cordless vac which I used to v*c the hall carpet just before we locked the front door to go away on our last trip. Fine. Put it back on the charger plate. Fine. Came home 10 days later - went to use it - nothing.
Fortunately it was less than 2 years old so D*son replaced the power pack free of charge. All working fine again - but next time it goes it will be £60 thank you very much. Expected a battery to last longer than that.
And (being a Rezzer😉) my vacuum cleaner is not exactly over used😁
Thank you all for your good wishes.
Oh Hazel that's sad news about Gary Rhodes, no age at all. So very sad for his family and friends, especially at this time of year.