Printhead Failure (Specific Color)
This error indicates a specific printhead is failing or not communicating properly. The '0xXXXXXXX' portion of the code usually identifies the problematic color or printhead slot.
- 1Defective printhead for specific color
- 2Poor contact between printhead and carriage
- 3Ink residue on specific printhead contacts
- 4Carriage flex cable damage (specific channel)
- 5Main PCA printhead interface failure
- Printer displays '0x00C1000B 0xXXXXXXX' error code
- Missing specific colors in prints
- Print quality issues for a particular color
- Printer unable to prepare for printing
- Printer prompts to replace specific printhead
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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 numeric or alphanumeric code displayed on the printer's front panel or in diagnostic logs that identifies a specific hardware or software malfunction.
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.
The HP 711 Printhead (C1Q10A) is the replacement printhead for HP DesignJet T120, T520, T125, T130, T525, and T530 printers.