Ink System Sensor Failure
This error indicates a problem with an ink system sensor, which monitors ink levels, pressure, or temperature. A faulty sensor can lead to inaccurate readings and printer malfunctions.
- 1Defective ink pressure sensor
- 2Faulty optical ink level sensor
- 3Ink supply station failure (integrated sensors)
- 4Main PCA communication error with sensors
- 5Ink contamination on sensor
- Inaccurate ink level readings
- Incorrect ink pressure warnings
- Printer unable to prime or de-prime
- Error message on display
- Printer stuck during initialization
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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.
Optical or mechanical sensors that detect the presence, type, width, and position of print media loaded in the printer.
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.