Ink Cartridge Low/Empty
This error indicates that one or more ink cartridges are low on ink or empty. The printer will prompt you to replace them to continue printing.
- 1Ink cartridge is genuinely low or empty
- 2Faulty ink cartridge chip (incorrect level reading)
- 3Non-HP or refilled ink cartridge (inaccurate level reporting)
- 4Dirty or damaged ink cartridge reader contacts
- 5Printer's internal ink level tracking error
- Printer displays 'low ink' or 'empty ink'
- Print quality degradation (fading, missing colors)
- Printer stops printing
- Error message on display identifying cartridge
- Printer prompts for cartridge replacement
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A replaceable cartridge that collects excess ink from printhead cleaning cycles, spitting, and other maintenance operations.
A print mode where the printhead deposits ink in both directions of travel (left-to-right and right-to-left), doubling print speed compared to uni-directional printing.
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.