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» Printhead Error Codes

Printhead Error Codes consist of 4 digits which explain whether a Printhead is In or Out of Warranty and what problem has caused the Printhead to fail.

The following table explains the first 2 digits of the Printhead Error Code:

Code
Explanation
00
Black Printhead In Warranty
01

Magenta Printhead In Warranty

02
Cyan Printhead In Warranty
03
Yellow Printhead In Warranty
10
Black Printhead Out of Warranty
11
Magenta Printhead Out of Warranty
12
Cyan Printhead Out of Warranty
13
Yellow Printhead Out of Warranty

The following table explains the last 2 digits of the Printhead Error Code:

Code
Explanation
01 to 08
Acumen Error - Replace Printhead, clean Carriage and Printhead flex circuit, replace faulty Printhead.
09

Printhead Thermal Error - Replace faulty Printhead; if the problem continues, replace Carriage Assembly.

10 to 17
Printhead Electrical Error - Clean Carriage and Printhead flex circuit, replace the faulty Printhead, check the other Printheads; if the problem continues, replace Carriage Assembly.
18 to 24
Printhead Thermal Error - Replace faulty Printhead; if the problem continues, replace Carriage Assembly.
30 to 33
Printhead Electrical Error - Clean Carriage and Printhead flex circuit, replace the faulty Printhead, check the other Printheads; if the problem continues, replace Carriage Assembly.
34
Acumen Error - Reseat Printhead, clean Carriage and Printhead flex circuit, replace faulty Printhead.

NOTE: Try the above recommened actions one at a time and check if the problem disappears.

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