My printer only prints color..have installed new black cartridge but still only prints color so installed another new black cartridge and still only prints color
Office Equipment & Supplies - Kodak - ESP - ESP 3 Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner
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Unlike most printers where the print cartridge and printheads are attached and sold together, the ESP 3 has a separate printhead from the cartridges.
Remoe both cartridges. Then look at the place where the cartridges sit. There is a latch you push down in the back. This will release the printhead to allow it to be removed.
Remove the print head
Take a cotton swap and a little alcohol and clean the printhead of all ink. Repeat this until it is totally clean.
Make sure the printhead is dry and clean of all ink and alcohol.
Replace the printhead.
Place cartridges in and test.
If this does not work, then you need a new printhead for this printer.
here is an example of how to remove and replace printheads for thsi unit.
http://faqs.kodak.com/atg/faq/attachments/AUR1780-2.pdf
to gt a new printhead you must contact kodak
http://www.kodak.com/go/contact
probably as expensive or almost as expensive as a new printer.
The seperate printhead from the carts are why kodak can have their ink so cheap. Those other brands cost that extra 15-20$ for the attached new head with each cart.