Printer head nozzles are blocked by dried ink and you might need to undertake cleaning steps to make it run smoothly. If you have already taken necessary steps to clean the clogged nozzles on an inkjet cartridge and you have removed the dried ink off the print head, but still experiencing no print at all then you can clean the metal contacts on the cartridge to verify that the contacts are clean and free from ink. Remember that metal contact and printhead should both be free of any dried ink to ensure a full contact of cartridge to printer for better performance and quality printing.

It is important to maintain your printer cartridge by cleaning it regularly before using it. For cleaning your printer head, do not use tap water as the impurities and dirt can damage the cartridge. Cleaning your printer ink cartridge is much cheaper than buying a new cartridge. So, take proper care and carry out a regular maintenance program. 

The best way to keep your printer in good running condition and free from clogs is to form a habit of printing regularly. The bottom line is- the more you print the fewer problems you will have with the machine. Printing regularly also keep the ink in the print head to move and stay fresh, thereby preventing the ink from drying up. It is true that printing at least a page per week in black text and a color print containing all three colors cyan, magenta and yellow, is good for maintaining top quality printing performance in the long run.