D5160 - printed output streaked, even after cleaning and replacing cartridges

Question

SYSTEM SETUP:
1. I purchased my HP Photosmart D5160 over 3 years ago (12/20/06). 
2. I use only HP ink cartridges (98 for black, 95 for tri-color). 
3. I print photos on professional glossy inkjet photo paper.
PRIOR TO PROBLEM:
1. Until a couple of months ago, I have been printing flawless photos with the setup mentioned above.
2. Sometimes after installing new HP ink cartridges, a printed photo would print out with streaks.  To resolve this issue, I would "Clean the Print Cartridges" via the "HP Photosmart D5100 series Toolbox" and the photos would then print out flawlessly.
PROBLEM:
1. Beginning about two months ago, I am unable to have my photos print out flawlessly.  The photos print out consistently with some streaking.  I use the same paper as I always have.  I purchase the same HP ink cartridges as I always have.
2. Using the "HP Photosmart D5100 series Toolbox," I clean the print cartridges and do an intermediate clean and then a prime.  Problem still remains.
3. I then cleaned the print cartridges manually per the following HP doc (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docnam​e=c01711664&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=1155996) but problem still remains.
4. I then replaced both the black and tri-color ink cartridges and problem still remains.
QUESTION:
Is it time to buy a new printer or is there something else I can try?
Thanks,
Angela
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old computer: HP Pavilion PU131AV / a1050y, Windows XP MCE, SP3 32bit, Nvidia GeForce 6600, Intel Pentium 4 CPU, 3.20 GHz, 2GB of RAM
new computer: HPE-180t, Windows 7 Pro (64bit), Nvidia GeForce GT 220, Intel Core i7-930 quad-core CPU @ 2.80 GHz, 8GB of RAM
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UPDATE:
After printing 10 pages on photo paper, all with streaks, I shut off printer.  The next day, I tried again, and no streaks.  I am considered looking into an extended warranty for this product.  FYI, to inquire about extended warranty services, you can contact:
HP Technical Support Team Sales Dept at 866-234-1377
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old computer: HP Pavilion PU131AV / a1050y, Windows XP MCE, SP3 32bit, Nvidia GeForce 6600, Intel Pentium 4 CPU, 3.20 GHz, 2GB of RAM
new computer: HPE-180t, Windows 7 Pro (64bit), Nvidia GeForce GT 220, Intel Core i7-930 quad-core CPU @ 2.80 GHz, 8GB of RAM