What should I do if the print-heads are blocked with dried ink?
If your cartridge has been sitting outside for more than a couple of days, it is very likely that your print-heads may be clogged. Step 1: Place the clogged nozzles in warm water and soak them until the dried ink begins to flow from the nozzle. Step 2: After a few minutes of letting the dried ink flow, remove the nozzles from the water and dry it with a soft tissue or cotton swab. Step 3: Reinstall the cartridge and run the print-head cleaning mechanism (described in your inkjet printer's manual). Step 4: If this does not work, repeat the procedure. Step 5: If your cartridge still does not print after repeating, uninstall the cartridge and place it on a soft tissue or cotton swab with rubbing alcohol in an upside down position. Let the cartridge sit on it overnight. Step 6: Reinstall the cartridge and run the print-head cleaning mechanism (described in your inkjet printer's manual). Step 7: If none of the procedures above works, then you did your best, unfortunately you will need to purchase a new cartridge because the print-head is probably clogged permanently and/or damaged.

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