Ink System Calibration Failure
This error indicates that the printer failed to successfully complete an ink system calibration. This can lead to inaccurate color reproduction or print quality issues.
- 1Faulty or expired printheads
- 2Insufficient ink in cartridges
- 3Air in the ink system
- 4Malfunctioning service station
- 5Dirty encoder strip
- Poor print quality (color shifts, banding)
- Printer unable to complete calibration process
- Error message on display
- Print jobs have inconsistent colors
- Printer prompts for repeated calibration
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The process of adjusting the printer's color output to match a known standard, ensuring consistent and accurate color reproduction.
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.