Ink System Leak Detected
This error indicates that the printer has detected an ink leak within the ink delivery system. This is a critical issue that can damage internal components.
- 1Damaged or cracked ink tubes
- 2Loose ink tube connections
- 3Faulty printhead leaking ink
- 4Overflowing waste ink tank/service station
- 5Defective ink supply station
- Visible ink leaks inside the printer
- Excessive ink accumulation in service station
- Poor print quality (smudges, streaks)
- Printer unable to print
- Error message on display
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The complete system that stores, transports, and delivers ink from the cartridges to the printheads, including tubes, valves, and pressure regulators.
A numeric or alphanumeric code displayed on the printer's front panel or in diagnostic logs that identifies a specific hardware or software malfunction.
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.
HP 728 ink cartridges are available in 4 colors for DesignJet T730 and T830 printers.
HP 730 ink cartridges come in 6 colors for DesignJet T1600, T1700, and T2600 series printers.