Ink Maintenance Cartridge Full/Missing
This error indicates that the ink maintenance cartridge (waste ink tank) is full or missing. The printer cannot operate until it is replaced or properly installed.
- 1Ink maintenance cartridge is full
- 2Ink maintenance cartridge is missing
- 3Ink maintenance cartridge not properly installed
- 4Faulty maintenance cartridge detection sensor
- 5Non-genuine or defective maintenance cartridge
- Printer displays '0x00C10009' error code
- Printer unable to print
- Printer prompts to replace maintenance cartridge
- Printer unable to perform cleaning cycles
- Printer continuously attempts to initialize
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A replaceable cartridge that collects excess ink from printhead cleaning cycles, spitting, and other maintenance operations.
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 complete system that stores, transports, and delivers ink from the cartridges to the printheads, including tubes, valves, and pressure regulators.
A collection of wear parts and consumables designed to be replaced at specific service intervals to prevent failures and maintain print quality.
HP 711 ink cartridges are available in black (80ml/38ml), cyan, magenta, and yellow (29ml) for DesignJet T120, T520, T125, T130, T525, and T530 printers.
HP 727 ink cartridges come in 6 colors for DesignJet T920, T930, T1500, T1530, T2500, T2530, and T3500 printers.