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Ink not working, bad printing quality - FAQ

by PGregory 18 Jul 2025

Troubleshooting Guide for Printing Issues

If your ink isn't spraying properly, you're seeing white lines in your prints, missing patterns, or incorrect colors (e.g., red prints appearing blue or colorful patterns printing in single color), follow these steps:

For Desktop Coffee Printer Users:

1. Clean the Ink Cartridge

Whether you're using:

First try cleaning the metal plate at the bottom of the cartridge (the printhead) as shown:

How to clean ink cartridge

Important: Always wipe in one direction only - do not wipe back and forth.

2. Shake the Cartridge

If cleaning doesn't help, try gently shaking the cartridge to help ink flow to the printhead:

How to shake ink cartridge

3. Soak the Printhead in Warm Water

If steps 1-2 don't work, soak the printhead in about 60°C (140°F) water for 4 minutes, gently shaking it occasionally:

After soaking, wipe the printhead again and check if the issue is resolved.

Maintenance Tips:

  • Clean the printhead every 2 days during use
  • If unused for more than 3 days, remove the cartridge and store it with the protective cap
Ink cartridge with protective cap

More ink usage tips: Ink Cartridge Care Guide

For PrintPen Users:

Watch this video for PrintPen ink cleaning instructions:

Still Having Issues?

  1. Locate your model number on the back of your device
  2. Take clear photos of the issue
  3. Contact our support team:
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