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Anonymous Posted on May 27, 2010

The printer won't print. Shows the following

The printer won't print. Shows the following message: The type of print head is incorrect. Install the correct print head.
What can I do? It studdenly started showing this message. I have only changed an ink cartridge lately. Thank you very much

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It's mean you should replace a new print head

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