Printhead Not Detected
This error indicates that the printer cannot detect one or more printheads. This is often due to improper installation, dirty contacts, or a faulty printhead.
- 1Improperly seated printhead
- 2Dirty or damaged electrical contacts
- 3Defective printhead
- 4Faulty carriage PCA
- 5Damaged flex cable to carriage
- Printer displays 'missing printhead'
- Specific color not available for printing
- Printheads not recognized during initialization
- Error message on display identifying a printhead
- Printer unable to start print job
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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.