Aaargghh!! On a deadline and the Black Ink cartridge isn't working!

Now I see a gazillion people have had this issue, with no real solution than either throwing out the printer or waiting for some magical thing to happen. Or a secret message from Ciara B. C'mon, HP. This is ridiculous. Give me a better solution.

@photoellen
As it's out of warranty, one thing worth trying is soaking the printhead as described below...
1) Get a pan and put 1/2" of very hot (not boiling) water in the bottom.
2) Next remove all the ink cartridges, then remove the printhead assembly.
3) Gently put the printhead nozzles down in the water and let it soak for five minutes.
4) Remove the printhead and gently dry the electrical contacts.
5) Put the printhead back in the printer and then reinstall the ink cartridges.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-printing-questions/Photosmart-Premium-c309a-Black-prints-out-gree...
Troubleshooting print quality issues on OJ 7000
https://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c01758227
Can you let me know if this works?
Thanks, Ciara
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I changed the black ink cartridge - does not print

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@BabyBluePanda, welcome to the community!
I read about the black ink troubles you've been having with your Photosmart 7525, and I'd like to help.
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If the black ink is still not printing, a faulty cartridge or printhead could be to blame. If that seems to be the case, please give us a call.
Please call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
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Hello Traceey,
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Check the ink level on the ink cartridges, it should be > 25% full.
Press the SETUP ( wrench tool icon button ), then
Press the TOOLS and then select CLEAN PRINTHEAD .
You might have to perform the above mentioned steps atleast for 2-3 times.
If issue still persists, call HP TECH SUPPORT for further assistance.
If you are in US , the toll free # is 1-800-474-6836 .
If you are not in US , then log on to www.hp.com , at bottom-left corner there is a world map icon, click on it and then select the region you belong to, which would then provide support options for you for that region.
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