HP Deskjet 5740 Printer acts like it's printing, but blank pages come out.

I have an HP Deskjet 5740 printer. It has worked until recently and now when I try to print it won't out of any applications. It acts like it's printing, but pages come out blank. When I do a test it works or when I try on my work mac it works as well. So I know it's not a printer problem or USB cord. I have tried to reinstall the driver and also to "repair disk permissions," but to no avail. Thanks for your help!

Take out one of the cartridges and make sure you pulled off the tape covering the head and pin hole. I haven't dealt with Epson printers for a while but I remember buying cartridges for one of my printers that the tape always seemed to peel off leaving the hole plugged.
If this isn't the problem then it boils down to two things: bad cartridges or printer problems. Different printers are susceptible to two different problems; dried ink in the ink lines and air bubbles. You can try cleaning again and again, using the power cleaning mode if Epson offers that. This wastes ink but you have little choice if you want to resurrect the printer. If this doesn't work try returning the cartridges for a refund and see if that works.
Three simple rules tend to keep inkjet printer problems at bay: print something at least once a week. This will keep the ink from drying out. When the printer tells you ink has run out get a new cartridge. This will reduce the chances of getting an air bubble in the line. Buy ink only from reputable vendors and don't fill your own.

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I noticed that your HP 8500 will print but no ink comes out, and I am happy to help you!
I am also glad that you had already put new ink in, and cleaned the printheads.
For further assistance, I will need to know your printer's Product/Model number. As there are multiple HP 8500 printers. To find your printer's Product/Model Number follow instructions in this link. Finding Your HP Product Model Number.
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When the printer is not printing black ink and printing out blank sheets ... beware the cartidge sometimes does not insert in proper alignment even though you hear the click. Look closely at the cartridge after you insert it. Make sure it is not slightly tilted. And make sure it is dead center, not further to one side than the other because it will not make proper contact. Also 2 more good suggestions here... http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Ink-Toner-Cartridge-Printhead/HP-Officejet-6500-Wireless-will-not-print...
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