Printhead Missing/Not Installed
This error indicates that a printhead is either missing from its slot or was not properly installed. The printer cannot detect the presence of a printhead.
- 1Printhead physically missing
- 2Printhead not properly installed/seated
- 3Damaged printhead electrical contacts
- 4Faulty printhead carriage
- 5Main PCA printhead detection circuit failure
- Printer displays '0x00C10001' error code
- Printer prompts to install printhead
- Printer unable to prepare for printing
- Printhead carriage stuck or not moving
- Ink system priming fails
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The component that deposits ink onto the media. DesignJet printers use thermal inkjet printheads that fire tiny droplets of ink through microscopic nozzles.
A calibration process that ensures all printheads are precisely aligned relative to each other for accurate color registration and sharp output.
When the printhead physically contacts the media surface during printing, potentially damaging both the print and the printhead.
A numeric or alphanumeric code displayed on the printer's front panel or in diagnostic logs that identifies a specific hardware or software malfunction.
The HP 711 Printhead (C1Q10A) is the replacement printhead for HP DesignJet T120, T520, T125, T130, T525, and T530 printers.
The HP 712 Printhead is designed for HP DesignJet T210, T230, T250, T630, T650, and Studio series printers.