printer problem

Factual Questions
1

i just bought a used hp 663cse printer…it started out well, but-the black characters (new cartridge just installed) print out like it is just starting to run out of ink!
does anyone know how i can fix it quickly? and, more to the point, cheaply?
also, isn’t there a website which says something like “If your printing looks like this, do this…”
thanks.
hh

2

If it’s a used printer, chances are good to excellent that it is running out of black ink. But, you can try running a couple head cleaning cycles, and see if that clears it up. If you haven’t got a manual, I’ll see if I can dig up instructions on doing that.

3

Ack, didn’t see the “new cartridge” bit. Try the printhead cleaning.

4

Website:

BTW, as mentioned before, after you put in a new cart you should do a cleaning.

5

just back!
well, i can’t find a manual…how can one do a printhead cleaning cycle?
thanks,
hh

6

To clean the print cartridges:

Download and install the HP 663cse printer drivers and software from the hp site. Then go to Printers/HP663cse/Properties/Services/Clean the Print Cartridges.

7

Not to ask an obvious question but is the plastic strip completely removed from the new cartridge? If it is chances are you have a defective cartridge.

See also

How do I print internal test pages?
HP Deskjet printers have internal tests built into them. Printing internal test pages can be used to verify if the printer is working properly and to clean plugged cartridges. Click here for instructions on how to print internal test pages.

8

Hmmm, I searched the world & no on has a printer called a " hp 663cse printer" Are you sure thats the model nbr?