Print-head error problems/ Have other people had problems with "Printhead error," which rendered the printer unusable? Mine had a problem after about one month of use.
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Mine had a printhead error after 2years of use. Lexmark replaced the printhead on the extended warranty overnight.
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It is one of the built in features of this printer, coupled with the auto ink waste system this will ensure that you spend a fortune trying to get a usable printout from this printer. Best bet, don't ever buy a Lexmark again. I believe one of the firmware updates reduces this error, it also makes it almost impossible to use anything but Lexmark inks.
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I had s similar problem with printer not working. I ended up purchasing a new printer through Amazon. Sorry I can't help you further.
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One of several error codes that are plaguing this model and many others. I would never again advise a friend to buy a Canon printer. For the reasons why, I suggest you Google "Canon U052 Wrong Printhead Error" for the full story. There is a class action lawsuit under way.
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I had same exact problem, Office Max told me printer heads need cleaned. You have to take it semi apart to pull out heads.. Very frustrating..
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You will probably have to buy a new printhead. The company misleads customers by advertising that "you can save on printing and ink. They don't tell us that it uses both cartridges to print in color and in black only too. If you don't use it frequently it will start to malfunction. I put a brand new black cartridge in and I barely used it when it malfunctioned because I didn't have a color cartridge. Not pleased with this product!
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I have never had that problem. What printer setting are you using? I believe just the normal print setting is suggested; that's what I use.
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I had same problem. There was no fix after working with Kodak technician. Printer had worked flawlessly for two years. Technician offered a free refurbished printer (same print cartridges but no fax) with 90 day warrantee...I pay shipping cost...$10. This print head jam seems to a common problem. It is not a paper issue.
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Oh my I had the opposite problem! I was getting the ink system failure message before which made me consider a new printhead. I didn't know Amazon had them so I've ordered a new printer. Since it didn't help you maybe it wouldn't work for me. The reason for my problem-using remanufactured non OEM ink, the black cartridge was leaky. I thought it would be alright after wiping off and I did print some pgs. The problem was when I tried again about a month later..that's when I got the "ink system failure" msg and nothing I did took it away!
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My printer was over two years old before the heads became a problem. When I tried to use it in draft print mode the printed sheets were too faint to read and then the regular print mode began to look faded too. The printer never actually said "replace heads" however it tried to clean them a lot but without any success.I hope this helps.
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I would replace the printheads ... because this is a high volume - heavy duty printer, and it will be much cheaper than buying a comparable new one
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Not mine, it's worked great for me. I replaced it about 4 months ago and use it every week. Does it print well? After all, that's the most important thing. Good luck.
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My would not print black. I tried cleaning the print head with instructions found in the chat room. Cleaned it up but still would not print black. Replaced the print head. Still would not print black. It was 7 years old. Upgraded to an HP Officejet Pro 8620. Works great.
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I just bought my pro901 and the printhead is clogging....and now the printer wont work
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if the printhead does not move back and forth, it probably is and certainly not worth repairing. I wouldn't ever buy another one of these again. mine only lasted slightly over 1 yr, by that time the warranty was over. Just the way they like it...
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I recently got the B200 error on my MX860. My printer is about three years old and worry free until the infamous B200! Based on other posting on the web I guessed that I had fired the print head. One of the ink cartridges was dry and a sheet of paper was jammed in the printer right before the error. I took a chance and ordered a new print head off eBay for about $56 and sure enough this fixed my problem. The print head will go bad over time and you will speed up its dismise if you continue printing until the ink completely runs out. This can burn out the print head nozzel and cause a B200. Good luck. I recently got the B200 error on my MX860. My printer is about three years old and worry free until the infamous B200! Based on other posting on the web I guessed that I had fired the print head. One of the ink cartridges was dry and a sheet of paper was jammed in the printer right before the error. I took a chance and ordered a new print head off eBay for about $56 and sure enough this fixed my problem. The print head will go bad over time and you will speed up its dismise if you continue printing until the ink completely runs out. This can burn out the print head nozzel and cause a B200.... » Read More I recently got the B200 error on my MX860. My printer is about three years old and worry free until the infamous B200! Based on other posting on the web I guessed that I had fired the print head. One of the ink cartridges was dry and a sheet of paper was jammed in the printer right before the error. I took a chance and ordered a new print head off eBay for about $56 and sure enough this fixed my problem. The print head will go bad over time and you will speed up its dismise if you continue printing until the ink completely runs out. This can burn out the print head nozzel and cause a B200. Good luck. « Show Less
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have you tried a new printhead? you can get them on amazon or ebay for about $18. got one recently for my printer and it prints like new. if you're thinking about a new printer though - go for it. this kodak is a pain in the ass.
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Apparently that is the nature of this printer as I had to do the same after I'd replaced the black/yellow printhead, also replace the magenta/cyan printhead. I hope this helps, Dave.