How do i work with out replacing black printhead on a hp officejet 9120

SOURCE: The following printhead(s) has a problem Black/Yellow[K/Y].

Simple solution is:

Replace the Black and Yellow Print Catridges. The print heads are mounted to the bottom of the catridges and these, depending on whther they're from HP or not. can have a hard time conducting electricity properly, and in turn.. spitting ink out properly.


Also happens often with aftermarket Catridges because HP puts chips on the catridge. be sure to put an HP catridge. Sometimes you get what you pay for :)

SOURCE: I keep getting the following

Only solution to this one (and I know) buy another printer. I had this problem a couple of years ago on an earlier HP Officejet and the solution given was to spend about $200 less to have it fixed than it cost; made it more beneficial to go out and buy a new one as the new ones cost a lot less than they did a year or two ago (plus this gives you the warranty). "thinks: Seems that all these problems happen just after warranty expires - ah wel......"


One of the most common events for this appear to be during change of cartridge(s) for the printer.

Hope this has helped somewhat

SOURCE: my HP officejet Pro L7580 says the printhead has a problem

Re-insert the print cartridges. It is also possible that the heads are burnt. Get a new set of print heads (black/yellow) and install to the printer. If problem persists, clean the contacts on the printers. Use acetone + cotton swabs.

SOURCE: I have an HP Officejet Pro 7580. When printing in

Press "set up" button until number 6
Number 6 is "tools"
press OK
press forward arrow (to right of ok button)
No.2 is clean printhead
No.3 is align printer
No.4 is calibrate line feed

SOURCE: Officejet d135 says bad black printhead- Replace the pentagon --

To solve the printing problem..


# Hold the cartridge upside down, with the bar-code label facing you and take a damp paper towel.
# Use the towel to wipe the printhead of the cartridge on the bottom (where the ink comes out). Wipe the printhead horizontally in one direction only (left to right).
# Continue doing this until it looks clean.
# Then dab the cartridge on the towel to make sure the ink is flowing.
# Next, look inside the printer and locate the carrier that holds ink cartridges. Caution: Make sure the cartridges are not installed at this point.

1. Look for a shiny piece of metal underneath the contacts at the back of the carrier.
2. Take a damp cotton swab (use water only!) and wipe along the bottom of the shiny metal piece. Note: You may need more than one swab.

# Reinstall the cartridges, making sure you snap them correctly into the printer.


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