DesignJet T2600

Carriage Assembly Failure

This error indicates a problem with the carriage assembly, which holds the printheads and moves across the paper. It suggests the carriage motor, encoder strip, or belt might be faulty, preventing proper movement.

System Error: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the printer's internal hard disk drive. The HDD is used for job storage, processing, and firmware functions.

Ink System Error: Printhead Failure (General)

This error indicates a general failure of one or more printheads. The printer cannot communicate with or use the printheads, preventing printing.

Ink System Priming Failure

This error occurs when the printer fails to successfully prime the ink system, meaning it cannot draw ink from the cartridges to the printheads. This prevents printing.

Printhead Temperature Sensor Error

This error indicates a problem with the temperature sensor on one or more printheads. The printer cannot accurately monitor the printhead temperature, which is crucial for proper operation.

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.

Ink Cartridge Authentication Failure

This error indicates that an ink cartridge cannot be authenticated by the printer. This can be due to a non-HP cartridge, a faulty cartridge chip, or an authentication system issue.

Paper Handling Error: Media Advance System Failure

This error indicates a critical failure in the paper advance system. The printer cannot load or move paper correctly, preventing printing.

Service Error: Motor Driver Failure

This error indicates a failure of a motor driver circuit, preventing one or more motors from operating. This is a critical hardware failure.

Service Error: Watchdog Timer Reset

This error indicates that the printer's internal watchdog timer has reset the system due to an unrecoverable software or hardware fault. The printer has crashed.

Carriage Error: Encoder Strip Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the encoder strip, a clear plastic strip that tells the carriage its position. If dirty or damaged, the printer cannot track carriage movement accurately.