Need Help Now Please!

SallyUK

Hi Everyone

I really, really need to print out something for today at the latest, so don't have time to order anything off the net.

I have an HP Photosmart C3180 printer which takes HP338 cartridges. I refilled the black one last night and it's showing an error code for some reason. When I looked at buying a new black cartridge it's around £25 - £30 which I personally think is ridiculous. I'm thinking I'd be cheaper buying a new printer!

Can anyone recommend a good all in one printer that will take thick card, prints quite quickly and has reasonably cheap priced refill cartridges?

Thanks!

Sal
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AirCooledHeaven

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-photosmart-e-all-in-one-wireless-multifunction-printer-07374406-pdt.html

stilltheone

AirCooledHeaven wrote: »

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-photosmart-e-all-in-one-wireless-multifunction-printer-07374406-pdt.html

They have the same model at Argos. 99p more though.

santer_2

What is the error code?

SallyUK

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Santer, it's showing a red cross, nothing else on the screen though?

Sal
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santer wrote: »

What is the error code?

T_T_2

SallyUK wrote: »

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Santer, it's showing a red cross, nothing else on the screen though?

Sal
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Take the cartridges out, give them a good shake like you are doing zumba and then place them back in again. If the error message still shows, turn the printer off at the mains and leave it off for about 30 seconds before turning it on again. That should resolve it.

As for the cost of ink, it is a common problem. Most home printers these days are sold at bargain prices but the ink replacement cartridges can cost typically anywhere between 25%-100% of the cost of the printer itself.

It is generally better to spend more money on a printer that offers more cost effective replacement cartridges.

SallyUK

Having looked at the printer on the link above, it looks just what I'm after.

Does anyone know if it will print on some thin card too?

Also, as far as I can see the refill cartridges aren't too bad, am I right, or am I looking at the wrong ones - lol

Santer, it's showing a red cross, nothing else on the screen though?

Sal
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snaggletooth

when i refil my cartridges they often give an error message try cleaning the head with a damp cloth see if it helps or try puting more ink in
also refill the empty cartridges yrself its saves ££££

AirCooledHeaven

SallyUK wrote: »

Having looked at the printer on the link above, it looks just what I'm after.

Does anyone know if it will print on some thin card too?


Sal
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From the product specification:

Paper Plain paper
Inkjet paper
Photo paper
Envelopes
Transparencies
Labels
Cards
HP premium media
Iron-on transfers
Borderless media

santer_2

Doesn't mention red cross but says to

Reset the power module

1. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Unplug the power cord from the power module.
4. Wait 15 seconds.
5. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
6. Plug the power cord back into the power module.
7. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. Do not use a power strip, surge protector, or three-prong to two-prong adapter.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00476294&tmp_task=solveCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=1146331&key=null&site=null#N8309

These have a refill by post option of £7 for black and £9 for colour, as well as genuine and compatibles, maybe not the cheapest for those but it will show the cartridge numbers

http://www.refreshcartridges.co.uk/HP+Photosmart+C3180-c-24_757_2138.html

Do you know anyone with a printer you can use, then you can deal with the printer you have?

SallyUK

Sorry guys, just read the cost of the ink cartridge on website, off to get one from Argos now - thanks for all your help!

Sal
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