HP Deskjet 3070a - No black text printing

Since a couple of days my printer "HP 3070a" is refusing to print black text or black at all.
I did a clean printhead several times and all the colors looks very good see print screen
After this i did a Print Quality Diagnostics Page and there is no black inkt see print screen
My inkt cartridges "364" are almost full.
I'm useing Windows 7 64bit
This post " http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Ink-Toner-Cartridge-Printhead-Issues/Black-not-printing/m-p/2926025#M32... " didn't solved my issue.
Tanks in advance.

EmilioEstevez,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums! I see you are not able print in black ink on your HP Deskjet 3050a, I would like you to complete the steps listed here: Fixing Ink Streaks, Faded Prints, and Other Common Print Quality Problems
Now continue here: Printer Does Not Print Black Ink or Color Ink, or Prints Blank Pages
Are you now able to print in black ink? Please let me know the outcome!
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