There's a problem with the printhead

For the HP C5180 printer, I suggest you first activate a CLEAN PRINTHEAD routine from the TOOLS/MAINTENANCE menu to see if you can blow/suck ink down and thru the PRINTHEAD nozzle plate. You may also need to place a damp cloth under the printhead to help \'wet\' the nozzle plate in an effort to remove residual black ink buildup...you can find some youtube videos on how to do this. For additional HP02 support information, please visit our HP02 system support page which includes videos of procedures below: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1372



If you observe an INK SYSTEM FAILURE message then the permanent PRINTHEAD may be electrically damaged (unfortunately it is not replaceable; you can verify this by performing the following):



To bypass INK SYSTEM FAILURE message please see the HP Printer Diagnostics Tests file (pdf) for instructions: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1813



Verify the permanent built-in PRINTHEADs electrical performance inside this legacy printer model by running the TAP 43 diagnostic test (either one of the procedures below applies to all printers which use HP02 or HP363 ink cartridges): For additional HP02 support information, please visit our HP02 system support page which includes videos of everything mentioned below: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1372



A.HP02 ink-series printers with KEYPAD (i.e. keypad numbers 1-9)

Tap 43 PRINTHEAD Health Diagnostics:

Video Procedure: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=2391

1.Press * and # keys simultaneously.

2. "Enter Special Key Combo" will be displayed.

3.Press 123 to display the \'Support/Service\' menu.

4.At \'Support/Service\' menu, click the Right Arrow 3 times until Special Reports menu is displayed.

5.Select Ok, then click Right Arrow 2 times until the \'print-mech button tap\' menu is displayed.

6.Select Ok (\'code = 0\' will be displayed); click and hold Right Arrow until \'code = 43\' is displayed. Use the Left Arrow if you need to decrease numerical count.

7.Select Ok. The test page prints.

8.Check the 4th line at the top of the printed report; an electrically good/stable PRINTHEAD \'Pen Status\' will state "Pen Status: Pen OK".........if any other message is displayed then the PRINTHEAD may have failed and may need to be replaced (if part is still available). It is suggested to perform the \'Printer Reset\' procedure below to first rule out printer firmware related problem.

B.HP02 ink-series printer models that DO NOT HAVE a KEYPAD:

Internal Test Print:

1. Press the Menu button, press the Right Arrow button to select \'Tools\', and then press \'OK\'.

2. Press the Right Arrow button several times to select \'Print Test Page\', and then press \'OK\'. The test page prints.

Tap 43 PRINTHEAD Health Diagnostics - See Video Procedure: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=2377



1. Turn ON the printer.

2. Press and Hold the "Print Photos" & "Red Eye Removal" buttons.

3. Release both buttons.

4. You will see a new screen that says, "Enter Special Key Combo"... The Key combo is: press and release in sequence the "Red Eye Removal", "Print Photos", and then "Red Eye Removal"

5. Scroll through the menu by pressing the right arrow button until the display says \'Special Reports\'.

6. Select Ok, then press the arrow button until the \'print-mech button tap\' menu is displayed.

7. Select Ok (\'code = 0\' will be displayed); click and hold Right Arrow until \'code = 43\' is displayed.

8. Select Ok. The test page prints.

9. Check the 4th line at the top of the printed report; an electrically good/stable PRINTHEAD \'Pen Status\' will state "Pen Status: Pen OK".........if any other message is displayed then the PRINTHEAD may have failed (unfortunately the PRINTHEAD is not replaceable). It is suggested to perform the \'Printer Reset\' procedure below to first rule out printer firmware related problem.



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http://www.costcoinkjetrefill.com/pricing





For additional and advanced HP printer diagnostics, please visit: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1813



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1. The printhead in your printer might be scratched (evidenced by thin white streaks through your print). This is common, and the most likely cause. Printhead must be replaced.
2. Material might be stuck on your printhead (usually evidenced by wide white streak vertically through print). Printing surface of printhead can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol and cotton ball.
3. The ribbon might be wrinkling due to uneven tension, producing intermittent diagonal streaks in your print. This is somewhat common, but doesn't fit your description as well as 1 & 2 above. Mechanical adjustment and/or proper media loading solves ribbon wrinkles.
4. Poor pressure and/or printhead alignment. Evidenced by grainy, light or no print on one side or the other of the media. This is somewhat common, but doesn't fit your description as well as 1 & 2 above. Mechanical adjustment solves printhead pressure and alignment issues.

You need a new printhead. Difficult to find for this old printer. Not cheap (100 EUR). Think you better get a new printer.

The error can be the result of firmware code, printer contacts or the printhead itself failing. There is a firmware update for your model that addresses this problem. Please follow the steps below on how to successfully update your printer.

1. Open the printer cover to remove the printhead. The carrier will come to the center automatically. Once you've taken out the printhead, close the printhead latch and close the printer cover.
2. Proceed with the firmware update. Please visit the Lexmark website to download and install the Lexmark S600 Series Firmware Update.
3. Once the update is complete, re-insert your printhead. Close the printhead latch and check for errors.
4. If no error appears, open the printer cover again to re-insert the cartridges.
5. If that doesn't help, I would highly recommend that you contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for assistance

Hello.
If there is a way of removing the print head try soaking the head part in a saucer of freshly boiled water! it is a simple method but extremely effective. Just be sure not to get any water on any contacts.
Soak it for about 2-5 mins depending on how clogged it is, and dont let it soak to long and the water go cold, it will re-block the head!!!
I hope this helps Regards GM

Cathy
I have the same problem with my S605!! Although it is 18 months old.
Reading various blogs on the internet, this seems to be a common problem. Other users reporting it to Lexmark seem to get replacement printheads, sometimes more than one. Others get their machine replaced!
After having read all these negative reports my advice to you is to return it to your vendor and ask for it to be replaced with another machine from a different manufacturer.
Lexmark machines seem to have a constant ongoing problem with their printheads (for years).
Sorry to be so negative but you and I have bought ourselves a load of trouble.
Good luck
Ron

Hi there!
The Printhead that you're looking for is available at amazon.com. Here is the exact link:
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Canon-QY6-0073-Printhead-IP3600/dp/B002AUT2DE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1309124079&sr=8-2

that completely depends on the model of printer.
If printheads aren't available for your printer where you buy your ink, there's a good chance you can't replace the printheads.
Most lower end printers (under $150) don't allow printhead change because it's more cost effective to buy a new printer than replace the heads.
if printheads ARE available for your printer, the instructions on how to replace them will be included with the replacement heads.

This is out of the service manual. Generally you can just remove the sides and home everything and it will work fine.
Harry

The 7,007.49, 7,008.41, 7009.42, and 7,010.43 errors indicate that the
Printhead was unable to tilt normally on its axis. Possible causes include:
■ The printer was powered off in the middle of a cleaning cycle and the
Wiper Blade has frozen to the Printhead.
■ A Drum Maintenance Camshaft lobe is broken and holding the Drum
Maintenance Kit’s oil roller against the Drum when it should be retracted
to its home position.
■ Process Drive not being aligned correctly.
■ A damaged Printhead Restraint.
■ Ink spilled in the Roll Block preventing proper Printhead motion.
■ Ink or other debris under the Printhead preventing proper motion.
■ The Wiper Assembly not being aligned correctly or ink spilled in the wiper
tracks.
■ The Head Tilt Gear not being homed correctly.
■ The X-Axis Motor nose cone not being installed correctly.
■ The ferrite torrid on the Printhead interface cable has slipped behind the
Printhead causing the Printhead to bind when it tilts backwards.
■ The black plastic shroud on the back of the Printhead is snapped off and
binding the Printhead when it tilts back.
Caution
After servicing the printer, manually set the following assemblies to their
home position before powering on the printer. See Section 6 for
instructions on setting these components to their home positions.
■ Printhead (tilted forward and disengaged from Printhead tilt gear)
■ Head Tilt Gear (disengaged from Process Drive train; arrows on left
frame point to each other)
■ Wiper Assembly (bottom of travel)
■ Process Drive (holes on Transfix Camshaft and Drum Maintenance
Camshaft line up with marks on frame, large gears within assembly
line up with holes in Process Drive housing)

Hi,

Try running the cleaning process a few times. If its still not working, buy another black cartridge and stop refilling it with cheap ink that can easily clog the internals and complete cease function. If its already clogged, it will cost more to fix than the cost of a new printer.

Thank you !!