Check out this link.
http://www.out-of-warranty.com/ink-system-failure-error-0xc18a-hp/
Hi!
This problem generally arises when you replace some cartridge which was refilled.
You should need to follow the procedure of changing the entire set of cartridges with a new
fresh set and start the 'clear ink failure status' procedure. This will definitely help you.
Thanks
SOURCE: HP ERROR CODE 0XC18A0401
There is one fix for the 0x errors and it doesn't always work but this is the only option.
Press and hold the "*" key. Press the "#" key and release both keys.
Display should say "Enter Special Key Combo"
Press and release in sequence the "1", "2" and "3" buttons.
Display should say "Support" and display the FW rev (something like R0631R)
Mine reads R0631M
. Press and release the right arrow button until the display says "System Configuration Menu".
Press and release the "OK" button.
Display should say "Hardware failure status". If not there already, Arrow Key over to "Hardware failure status",
Press and release the "OK" button.
Display should say "Hardware failure status: Clear. Press OK to clear".
Press and release the "OK" Button. Message changes to "Hardware failure status Cleared. Press Cancel to continue".
Press and release the "CANCEL" button as many times as necessary, so that, either the "Welcome to Photosmart Express" screen appears, or, the "Ink System Failure" screen appears. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PRINT AT THIS STAGE.
Using the Power Button, turn the unit OFF and unplug the power cable from back of the printer and wall outlet.
Wait 30 seconds for the power to get discharged and then plug the power cable into the wall outlet first and then into the back of the printer.
Turn the unit on. The printer may display message "USE POWER BUTTON TO SHUTDOWN THE PRINTER" followed by "PRESS OK TO CONTINUE". Press OK. The Printer will start the "ONE TIME INK INITIALIZATION PROCESS". Allow this process to complete and do not interrupt. Once the initialization process is complete, the printer will print out a Diagnostic Page. Good Luck!
SOURCE: HP Photosmart C6180 All- In- One Printer "ink system failure"
hELLO PLEASE TRY
There there to much to tell you what to do but I found a link for you to see it will tell you what to do just click on the link it will take you there.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01458034&lc=en&dlc=he&cc=il&lang=he&rule=6783&product=3655608
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All The Best: Pineworks
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