Ink System Valve Failure
This error indicates a problem with one of the ink system valves, which control the flow of ink. A faulty valve can cause ink flow issues or leaks.
- 1Defective ink valve (within ISS)
- 2Ink valve stuck open or closed
- 3Electrical fault to ISS valves
- 4Ink supply station failure
- 5Main PCA communication error with ISS
- Ink not flowing correctly
- Ink leaks (if valve stuck open)
- Printer unable to prime or de-prime
- Error message on display
- Poor print quality (missing colors)
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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.