How to Clean Dried HP 61 Ink Cartridge - Printhead Blocked & Clogged

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  • I will show how easy it is to fix and clean the HP 61 ink cartridge of your printer if it has dried out / clogged or is being blocked. Amazon link for replacement ink: amzn.to/32Kop6R
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  • @KenDebono
    @KenDebono ปีที่แล้ว +82

    First I tried to swab the dry ink from the cartridge with Q-tip and rubbing alcohol, but that didn't solve my problem. Printer was still missing ink on lines of the document from top of the page to the bottom. After watching your video I boiled a bit of water, poured a little under 1cm of it into a coffee cup and left the cartridge in there for 4 minutes. Wiped it dry as you describe and put it back into the printer. On the first document the print was perfect! Thank-you.

    • @craighendrickson7938
      @craighendrickson7938 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine were perfect for about two pages. Then each page was faded more and more

    • @lizskyline17
      @lizskyline17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Need to soak a bit longer ?

  • @arcjackson1
    @arcjackson1 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Greetings! you saved me frustration and money! after months of wondering what was wrong with my printer lol thank you it worked!

  • @wandatruillo-dickey2365
    @wandatruillo-dickey2365 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You did it! Brand new cartridge wasn’t able to exchange. Tried this. And it worked. I was so relieved

  • @gailconder7027
    @gailconder7027 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was ready to buy new ink until i watched your video and followed your instructions. It worked and it saved me lots of money. Thank you so much!

  • @Spork2
    @Spork2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks so much! My ink cartridge was full and I had no idea what to do as I didn’t want to buy another expensive cartridge. This worked out great 👍

  • @LRoufa
    @LRoufa 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very good video - your solution worked. So easy. Thanks.

  • @DaCollecta
    @DaCollecta 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you. After buying a new printer altogether.... just saw your vid now, tried it..... And it worked 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @michaelbaumann42
    @michaelbaumann42 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You just saved me like 80.00 with this information.. highly appreciated and thank you so much

  • @nevillelee3824
    @nevillelee3824 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HP troubleshooter couldnot solve blank sheets.
    Found this video. Followed the instruction and the method worked. Left cartridge in warm water for less than 5 minutes. Reinserted an hey presto printing page !!

    • @artfquinn
      @artfquinn ปีที่แล้ว

      The method works. Depending how often you use your printer, it may take very long time to soak in the water. I have some cartridge only needs sit on the water for 3 minutes. And one time I haven't used the printer for 4 months, it took 3 hours in the water to have the cartridge works again.
      So it could be 3 minutes or 3 hours.

  • @Goatmasterfunk
    @Goatmasterfunk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Made an improvement for me. I rarely use my printer but my black cartridge seems to create problems. I only soaked it for a couple of minutes but I think longer may even give better results.

    • @djprojugs6606
      @djprojugs6606 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If it's a dried ink issue, the chance of fixing varies by how long it's been sitting unused as well as how much ink left inside the cartridge. From my experience If it's been a year or more and still pretty much full it's worth trying but you will want to soak it and dab it dry and repeat that multiple times. I've had to do over 5 or 6 times before getting decent results and a final soaking one time I even boiled the water. Basically the ink dries from the bottom and works it's way up the longer it sits unused. So basically what your doing with each soak is getting a layer of ink wet again removing it when dabbing and then you repeat the process to soak that next dry layer of ink. So my opinion if you still can't fix it after 10 tries max is probably too far gone and better off just replacing that cartridge.

    • @rytnico
      @rytnico 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@djprojugs6606 might have better luck using a steamer

  • @just_beautiful
    @just_beautiful ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I didn't have to buy a new cartridge because of your video. Thank you!

  • @rainrose2801
    @rainrose2801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this method totally worked - perfect print on the first try after soaking for 5 min! thank you!!

  • @barbarawilder2956
    @barbarawilder2956 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you so much. Your video came up just as I was going to buy a new cartridge. Worked PERFECTLY. I have subscribed and look forward to future videos.

  • @zmaninpgh
    @zmaninpgh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for saving us all money!!!

  • @djprojugs6606
    @djprojugs6606 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If it's a dried ink issue, the chance of fixing varies by how long it's been sitting unused as well as how much ink left inside the cartridge. From my experience If it's been a year or more and still pretty much full it's worth trying but you will want to soak it and dab it dry and repeat that multiple times. I've had to do over 5 or 6 times before getting decent results and a final soaking one time I even boiled the water. Basically the ink dries from the bottom and works it's way up the longer it sits unused. So basically what your doing with each soak is getting a layer of ink wet again removing it when dabbing and then you repeat the process to soak that next dry layer of ink. So my opinion if you still can't fix it after 10 tries max is probably too far gone and better off just replacing that cartridge.

  • @suzanne11-11
    @suzanne11-11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm going to try your method tomorrow and hopefully it will work for me. Thank you for sharing this tutorial video. Your explanation method is wonderful. So easy to follow and understand. Much appreciated. Wish me luck please.

  • @princess15292
    @princess15292 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually tried it and it worked perfectly well.

  • @KM-ey5vs
    @KM-ey5vs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot. I tried it now for 652 tricolor cartridge and now it can print color. Before it was only printing black from the black cartridge

  • @betelhemajijo976
    @betelhemajijo976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate you. Cause of ur method my printer starts working! Thank you.

  • @eileenseitz
    @eileenseitz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I rubbed the metal area with isoproly rubbing alcohol and it worked great.

  • @W.F.Scott3
    @W.F.Scott3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i used paper towel with super hot water and rubbed it on the silver ribbon and the ink started flowing. Thank you!

  • @iamsuemitraa
    @iamsuemitraa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this actually helped, thank you so much. I was quite close to throwing out the printer as it had been problematic. My bad for not printing regularly too xD

  • @RhianeHacker
    @RhianeHacker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for this video!! I was contemplating buying some new cartridges but you've saved me needing to now!

  • @julieball9467
    @julieball9467 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It worked for a couple pages, and then I think I reached the next layer up of dried ink. Also, my ink indicator is now on last bar (1 out of 4 with 4 indicating full), so maybe I should just go buy a new cartridge. But, very helpful.

  • @TheDragonDelasangre
    @TheDragonDelasangre ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, this fixed my nearly full cartridge to perfect working order.

  • @lizskyline17
    @lizskyline17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My ink cartridge haven't been used since 2023 or only used once or twice since 2021! This method worked. After soaking for 10 mins in warm water. Nicely prints 🖨 👌
    I would like to give you a big thanks for your video and it has really helpful to me.
    God bless you abundancely ! ❤😊🙏

  • @dsuthapong
    @dsuthapong ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg!! It worked!!! You save my printer… 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you 😃😃😃

  • @junkyinny
    @junkyinny 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hot water and q tips worked great

  • @pamelafredrick2127
    @pamelafredrick2127 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    OMG. This worked!!!! Thank you...

  • @juliegibbs4812
    @juliegibbs4812 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant. worked first time, saved my day!!

  • @jaysingh05
    @jaysingh05 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great "how to" video. Thanks - appreciate it!

  • @jslash208
    @jslash208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. this video helped me get my cartridges working from being all dried out. 👍🙂

  • @aaronsmith8346
    @aaronsmith8346 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, this worked exactly as you said it would!

  • @zainkemkem8949
    @zainkemkem8949 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! It’s worked. You’ve saved me lots of money. Thanks much.❤

  • @AJ-dr5jr
    @AJ-dr5jr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This worked! I just cleaned it with a qtip. Thank you

  • @JSdeen87
    @JSdeen87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked like a charm thanks!

  • @luiginomongera7676
    @luiginomongera7676 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Complimenti, spiegazione chiara ed esaustiva. Risultato ottenuto. Grazie!

  • @linkfan-6421
    @linkfan-6421 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked like a charm, thank you so much!

  • @thepcmaniaccc
    @thepcmaniaccc ปีที่แล้ว +6

    dissamble it, remove the sponge inside, rinse inside with warm water until clear water comes out from the printheqd of the cartride, works everytime, I mean if the issue is dry printhead not lack of ink or issue with the electronics

    • @random_tek
      @random_tek ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't think you should disassemble it. It's too risky and can cause the cartridge to break

    • @johnemmons9087
      @johnemmons9087 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As a mechanic and knowing how things work, this is a great idea. What’s risky?! Breaking something already broken?! And you can always buy a recycled one for a fraction of the price!

    • @teoubg1
      @teoubg1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No, you don't disassemble a.k.a. break cartridges, unless you already have bought a new one. Not if you are more than 5 year old.
      Next time look at the video you are commenting a.k.a. spamming to.

  • @roberthill3863
    @roberthill3863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I usually just damp a kitchen towel with hot water give the bottom of cartridge and hold the towel on it give it a quick clean on th bottom the give the cartridge a vigorous shake that dose the trick chic the cartridge on your wet towel and it comes out with the three colours same with the black

  • @johnchang3807
    @johnchang3807 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did not work, no matter what i did to it following these methods. Basically this inkjet cartridges are scamm from.printer companies. I even installed brand new ones and still not working . Moved on to laser long time ago and throw away any inkjets

  • @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake
    @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much. This worked perfectly for me. It really helped. 🙏

  • @MohammadShahriar-ko6en
    @MohammadShahriar-ko6en 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for this video its really resolved my issue.

  • @MadanDutt-vl1xv
    @MadanDutt-vl1xv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tip. Worked very well.

  • @freedom174
    @freedom174 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good , It depends of course if the cartidge is not out of ink !!

  • @harikriz369
    @harikriz369 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you 🤍

  • @bepd
    @bepd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This worked for me, thanks!

  • @TEC-9.0
    @TEC-9.0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This worked...like a lot thanks man

  • @niroshniapmuruganmoe8285
    @niroshniapmuruganmoe8285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much it really helps

  • @lindamills2279
    @lindamills2279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good teacher!

  • @vikas19844U
    @vikas19844U 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thx..just saved

  • @clivecoutinho6436
    @clivecoutinho6436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! Worked good as new

  • @Carlosrenteria-gb8zl
    @Carlosrenteria-gb8zl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you! it really worked

  • @Jessica-vv3ty
    @Jessica-vv3ty 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It worked, thank you 🙏

  • @ricechopsticktempura
    @ricechopsticktempura 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My cartridge is missing a color like magenta? How can i fix it?

  • @kirito-iv3ur
    @kirito-iv3ur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man but how can I fix ink is low in printer after refilling it

  • @MissMyRyan
    @MissMyRyan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant sir! Thanks so much 🙏🏽

  • @Masslak44
    @Masslak44 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dzięki!!!

  • @tavogp
    @tavogp ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much i didn't know this was possible you saved me a lot of money!!

  • @Vaneesro
    @Vaneesro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Sr! …It worked ❤

  • @chanelysis
    @chanelysis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It worked, Thanks

  • @4funrc11
    @4funrc11 ปีที่แล้ว

    😃👍 Thanks! Does this also work with hp deskjet 2600 cartridges?

  • @deec5420
    @deec5420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've used this method before on other printer cartridges and it worked. Unfortunately with my HP Deskjet that uses #65 cartridges, the black won't print and the color one prints very faint gray. I bought the printer new a few years ago and after printing a few test pages, never used it again until getting it out yesterday. Ink comes out after soaking and dabbing on paper but still won't print.

    • @phillyirishlass6513
      @phillyirishlass6513 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Darn, that sucks. They're to expensive to give up. I sure hope that you have found a solution & it's working for you. GOD Bless🕊️

  • @DonSlimy
    @DonSlimy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is this for missing lines and color fades?

  • @hhhhhhhhhhhhh5038
    @hhhhhhhhhhhhh5038 ปีที่แล้ว

    does the printer get affected if I don’t use it for long time or just the cartridges ?

  • @ahardybrit
    @ahardybrit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you - it worked!

  • @DevenirRicheMaintenant
    @DevenirRicheMaintenant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried but if I haven't used my cartridge for a long time (like 3 years) it's over right ? I tried without success

  • @ValeZ-sk9cr
    @ValeZ-sk9cr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my pins on cartridge some are black

  • @SkizzyBryan
    @SkizzyBryan ปีที่แล้ว

    hello. when i need thois i on;y saw blue and yellow. the red one doent want to come out

  • @ehsanhaque8302
    @ehsanhaque8302 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks.

  • @Toni_LOTR
    @Toni_LOTR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my colours magenta and blur work fine its just my yellow lol, I can't get it unclogged !!!

  • @JohnDanko-go1wg
    @JohnDanko-go1wg ปีที่แล้ว

    worked.... thanks

  • @kavindaperera1209
    @kavindaperera1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you😍

  • @brianleblancart736
    @brianleblancart736 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting how little information you get from official HP sources. It is already a ripoff. They should at least try to help out their customers. Thanks TTF!

  • @faizan_sheikhs
    @faizan_sheikhs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice

  • @pennierkaide4985
    @pennierkaide4985 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried it and repeated it, but I keep getting an error that the cartridges are defective. I know it had to work bc everything worked like in the video. It's a brand new printer and I only used it twice. I think HP gives you just enough ink, and then you have to buy more.

  • @YRTEverything
    @YRTEverything ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful.

  • @GabrielManzanero
    @GabrielManzanero ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo! This shit worked like a charm!!

  • @mhxxd4
    @mhxxd4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this dilute the ink?

  • @thanassisstamatoglou480
    @thanassisstamatoglou480 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about printhead??do we have to clean them same way??with warm water??? I cannot find that at settings ??somebody told we have to do that as well..any idea??

    • @random_tek
      @random_tek ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They literally said in the video

    • @artfquinn
      @artfquinn ปีที่แล้ว

      This method only applied to the brands (like HP) that have the printer head build in on the cartridge side. For brands (like EPSON) that have printer head built in on the printer side, it doesn't work.

  • @anyan9738
    @anyan9738 ปีที่แล้ว

    i tried this, but my magenta color is still missing even in the nozzle plate. How to solve this? :(
    PS. I tried the blowing method and magenta color shows but still not printing and when I check magenta color, it is again missing

    • @ShishuChildCare
      @ShishuChildCare ปีที่แล้ว

      change colour brand.... i had issue with yellow colour...

  • @paratrooperlane7022
    @paratrooperlane7022 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it's your printer that is causing the problem, cleaning an ink cartridge is useless.

  • @mosabawad9506
    @mosabawad9506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How i know it.s ready

    • @thatboyindahouse
      @thatboyindahouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you just have to try it - make sure you dry it off well - then put it back in the printer and test it

    • @artfquinn
      @artfquinn ปีที่แล้ว

      When you tap the cartridge on the slightly wet paper towel and it shows three color.

  • @joyceparlero8347
    @joyceparlero8347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ano po yan mainit na tubig?

    • @thatboyindahouse
      @thatboyindahouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ito ay mainit na tubig - mula sa lababo

  • @illdisappeardontworry
    @illdisappeardontworry 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did this and my print head is now defective (1 hr)

  • @princesslilipool3145
    @princesslilipool3145 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @sujaybhattacharya6562
    @sujaybhattacharya6562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have better method

    • @alexb2174
      @alexb2174 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Here is your cooki

    • @eddyd8745
      @eddyd8745 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is it?

    • @artfquinn
      @artfquinn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eddyd8745
      French kiss the cartridge. Use your tongue instead of paper towel.

  • @dsuthapong
    @dsuthapong ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg!! It worked!!! You save my printer… 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you 😃😃😃

  • @LauriB111
    @LauriB111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! It worked perfectly!

  • @3teng573
    @3teng573 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. This worked for me. :)

  • @popcornxxx
    @popcornxxx ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much - it worked for me! 😊