I found this advice Elaine.
Has it broken down or is it just that the ink has dried up due to lack of use?
Printers have to be used regularly or that happens.

It is worth repairing a printer if the repair cost is less than half the price of a new one and the printer has valuable features or is a high-end
model. However, if it's an average, inexpensive printer, or if parts are hard to find, replacement is often more economical. Consider the printer's age, how often you use it, and its overall lifetime usage to make the best decision.