My printer an HP-1220C doesn't print red

Out of ink, or clogged?

I don't think it likely the problem is with the drivers.

More Magenta

Your outta ink (I think).

Rick

> My wide carriage HP-1220C doesn't print the color red. Now why would that be? I changed the drivers. My computer trouble shooting doesn't show anything is wrong. Anyone have this problem? Do I junk the beast.

As others said, it sounds like maybe you've just run out of magenta ink.

> BTW, thanks for the website. Just like the good ole days.

Thank you! We're happy to have you.

> Now all we need is that survey maniac, Ted Dura Dura,

He was here... for awhile...

If the cartridge is full you can wipe the cartride print heads & the circuit contacts on the cartridge & in the plotter off with rubbing alcohol - guessing here, I am used to a 450c plotter and printheads.

Our old cartridges, if they weren't used for a couple of days, would sort of "cake" around the head & then you would have to fold up a paper towel over the print head and shake it for a minute or so.

"Do I junk the beast."
No way, do as suggested with a new color cartridge and maybe an alcohol massage.
"Now all we need is that survey maniac, Ted Dura Dura,"
Been there, done that, already sent to the corner for a timeout, exactly like old times. 🙂

I am surprised HP error message did not come up on screen warning on low colour level.

If inks are over a certain age there is also an error message from HP.

If you have not got warnings then would suggest that you have something that is hot.

Radu

When I upgraded my computer from 98 to XP and installed the new driver, I lost the ability to monitor my 1220.
I don't know that it is getting low on ink until it starts printing poorly and then a yellow light flashes on the 1220.
I could monitor it with 98, but not with XP.