Why does my printer 2550 say wrong print head when it is the one that came with the printer, never changed it
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That problem occurs with many Canons. Canon knows about the problem, but has done nothing to help people with the issue. When we e-mailed them about the error, they basically just wanted to sell us a new printer. This is part of their response, "...You are eligible for Canon's Loyalty Program. This is for out of warranty units which have been diagnosed to require service, or for some reason are incompatible with a new or upgraded system. This option allows you a one-time opportunity to purchase a replacement product, discounted from the list price, and with free FedEx Ground shipping. If you would like to take part in this option, please call our Sales Department..." Our printer wasn't that old, just past the one-year warranty. So, we bought and new printer, but it is not a Canon. If you visit the Canon Forum website and search for the error, you will find more frustrated customers with the same problem. Sorry.
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My printer said the same thing, but I went ahead as if it was a normal ink carridge and it worked just fine. Don't let the printer tell you what it wants, tell it what it is getting and move ahead.
1577410
It LOOKS exactly the same as the print head on my 7500A. I know how ridiculously expensive a print head and ink cost for any HP printer. I'm sorry I can't give a more positive answer but it does LOOK the same.
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I am not sure if it is the proper one for your printer; however, I strongly suggest that you go through Kodak to reorder your printhead. The one I ordered online didn't work and was ten dollars more expensive. I went straight to Kodak paid ten dollars less and my printer was up and running within 24 hours of placing the order.
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The printing heads may be misaligned. The printer's DVD comes with some diagnostics software. Run those and you should get a more explanatory error code and error message from the printer.
2007806
I'm not sure about your particular error message. My problem was that the printer went through all of its usual motions, but there was no ink coming out of the print head (even with new ink cartridges installed). I did buy Printhead Cleaner Original, did a few cleaning cycles (the instructions say to do one - I did three) just to make sure there was no more dried up ink in the printhead, and after a few nozzle cleanings the printer works like brand new - the cleaner did work really well in my situation. For the price it couldn't hurt to try it, since if your printer is anything like mine was, there are few replacement parts to be found and nobody around cleans printers anymore. Hope that helps! I'm not sure about your particular error message. My problem was that the printer went through all of its usual motions, but there was no ink coming out of the print head (even with new ink cartridges installed). I did buy Printhead Cleaner Original, did a few cleaning cycles (the instructions say to do one - I did three) just to make sure there was no more dried up ink in the printhead, and after a few nozzle cleanings the printer works like brand new - the cleaner did work really well in my situation. For the price it couldn't hurt to try it, since if your printer is anything like mine... » Read More I'm not sure about your particular error message. My problem was that the printer went through all of its usual motions, but there was no ink coming out of the print head (even with new ink cartridges installed). I did buy Printhead Cleaner Original, did a few cleaning cycles (the instructions say to do one - I did three) just to make sure there was no more dried up ink in the printhead, and after a few nozzle cleanings the printer works like brand new - the cleaner did work really well in my situation. For the price it couldn't hurt to try it, since if your printer is anything like mine was, there are few replacement parts to be found and nobody around cleans printers anymore. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Not quite sure. My printer is am MX860. have you tried to look for the model number on your printhead and see if it matches? It should be embossed on the printhead itself.
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The HP printer does have two print heads with the yellow/black being one unit and the other print head is for the second magenta/cyan combination. mes
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I have a HP6500 officejet. Have you already taken the other printhead out? I bought a refurbished one from Amazon and it was like new. I followed the instructions in my handbook that came with my printer. If yours is like mine. You open the top of the printer as if you were changing the ink. At the right hand side there is a gray lever, raise it up. That will release the pressure and you can remove the ink cartridges. You then, pay close attention to how the printhead comes out, then just place the new one in there, put ink cartridges back, put gray lever back down to lock in place. You then need to run a test print page. I have a HP6500 officejet. Have you already taken the other printhead out? I bought a refurbished one from Amazon and it was like new. I followed the instructions in my handbook that came with my printer. If yours is like mine. You open the top of the printer as if you were changing the ink. At the right hand side there is a gray lever, raise it up. That will release the pressure and you can remove the ink cartridges. You then, pay close attention to how the printhead comes out, then just place the new one in there, put ink cartridges back, put gray lever back down to lock in place. You... » Read More I have a HP6500 officejet. Have you already taken the other printhead out? I bought a refurbished one from Amazon and it was like new. I followed the instructions in my handbook that came with my printer. If yours is like mine. You open the top of the printer as if you were changing the ink. At the right hand side there is a gray lever, raise it up. That will release the pressure and you can remove the ink cartridges. You then, pay close attention to how the printhead comes out, then just place the new one in there, put ink cartridges back, put gray lever back down to lock in place. You then need to run a test print page. « Show Less
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I believe the print head is in the printer. Standard seperate color cartridge with computer chip on top and a cellophane cover over the ink receptacle. Once I placed an original cartridge I was good to go. Hope this helps.
2017774
Sorry, I don't know. I did not use the print head I bought--returned it right away.
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I purchased a used same printer from amazon and I had to reprogram it since my computer still thinking the old printer that i replaced. Go to the printer and delete the program of the old one and install again the printer program.
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I tried everything ------my printer needs a new print head---- for a epson 3880 the cost of a new head ,almost the cost of a new printer. Nick P.
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cleaned the print head with some clipperside and an air can, you have to un-screw the actual head from the body, two small screws on each side and spray the pathway from the ink tank moun to the head and the head also. then turn off printer and back on do a print head allingment and a nozzel check then mine worked. hope this helps.
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I bought this printer head not even a year and now it doing the same thing it only 6 months old is there a warrenty I even ssent them my old one
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try running a print head clean with a new cartridge, otherwise you may need a new print head
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I just bought my pro901 and the printhead is clogging....and now the printer wont work