Printhead Not Calibrated
This error indicates that a newly installed printhead has not been calibrated, or a previous calibration failed. This can lead to print quality issues.
- 1Printhead alignment not performed after replacement
- 2Failed printhead alignment process
- 3Dirty or faulty printhead
- 4Dirty or faulty carriage optical sensor
- 5Incorrect media used for calibration
- Printer displays '0x00C10002' error code
- Print quality issues (banding, misaligned lines, color shifts)
- Printer prompts to align printheads
- Calibration pattern shows defects
- Printer unable to complete calibration routine
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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.
The process of adjusting the printer's color output to match a known standard, ensuring consistent and accurate color reproduction.
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.