My printer printing black in fine patches since replacing

Middy

I have a Epson Stylus SX215 and since I have replaced the black ink cartridge with a 3rd party one its printing very patchy,

I have gone through the nozzle clean and head cleaning several times, took out the cartridge to shake it etc. Not a difference.

Any ideas?

HiMyNameIsLauren

Hi Middy, have you updated the printer drivers?
http://www.epson.co.uk/gb/en/viewcon/corporatesite/products/mainunits/support/3539

Also, in your print preferences, have you the option of printing at a higher quality? Worth a shot at this too.

santer_2

Does the nozzle check show the colours OK with just the black having parts of the pattern missing?

Have you used the same make of compatibles before, if so, change it again if you have another one.

If not, contact the supplier as they should exchange it

booler

I also have an Epson and I have found that on occasion compatibles don't work as they should. When this happens you need to scrap the faulty cartridge.

Sheel

booler wrote: »

I also have an Epson and I have found that on occasion compatibles don't work as they should. When this happens you need to scrap the faulty cartridge.

I wouldn't scrap it unless you've tried a few things first. My present Epson sometimes says a cartridge i'm using is not compatible , but after taking the cartridge in question out and putting it back in again (maybe a few times) i've always managed to get it to work.

booler

Yes, I have did this too on an odd occasion.

(I have also spent an hour or two getting my hands covered in ink and my patience strained to the limit trying to salvage a £2 cartridge but I have learned from my experiencies.)

Sheel

booler wrote: »

Yes, I have did this too on an odd occasion.

(I have also spent an hour or two getting my hands covered in ink and my patience strained to the limit trying to salvage a £2 cartridge but I have learned from my experiencies.)

You're doing something wrong as i've never got ink on my hands.