Ink System Initialization Failure
This error indicates that the printer failed to properly initialize its ink delivery system during startup. This prevents the printer from becoming ready to print.
- 1Defective ink supply station (ISS)
- 2Faulty printheads
- 3Improperly installed ink cartridges/printheads
- 4Air in the ink system
- 5Main PCA failure
- Printer stuck on 'initializing' screen
- Printer unable to reach 'ready' state
- Loud noises from ink system during startup
- Error message on display
- No ink flow detected
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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.