New HP Black Cartridge Not Printing? Do This First Before Buying Another One (2026)
Is your HP printer refusing to print black ink even after installing a brand-new cartridge? You are not alone and the fix is simpler than you think.
In this video I walk you through the exact 4-step process that fixes this problem 90% of the time without buying a new cartridge or calling a technician.
In this video you will learn:
✅ Why a brand new HP black cartridge sometimes does not print
✅ How to check and clear the cartridge vent hole
✅ How to do a manual ink prime test at home in 30 seconds
✅ How to clean the copper electrical contacts correctly
✅ How to do a proper hard reset on an HP OfficeJet Pro printer
✅ How to get your HP printer printing bold black text again without spending money
CHAPTERS:
Introduction — New cartridge but no black ink?
Step 1 — Remove the orange pull tab completely and clear the vent hole.
Step 2 — Manual ink prime test using a damp cloth
Step 3 — Clean the copper electrical contacts
Step 4 — Hard reset procedure (do NOT use the power button)
Testing — Print test results
Recap and final tips
This fix works for most HP printers including:
HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9015
HP DeskJet 2755 | HP DeskJet 3755 | HP DeskJet 4155
HP ENVY 6055 | HP ENVY 6455 | HP ENVY Photo 7155
HP OfficeJet 5255 | HP OfficeJet 5258 | HP LaserJet Pro M404n
If your model is not listed, this fix will likely still work. Try it before buying a replacement cartridge.
What you need for this fix:
A lint-free cloth or clean white tissue
A small amount of clean water
Your HP black ink cartridge
About 3 minutes of your time
No special tools required. No technical knowledge needed.
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