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HP Designjet T790 and T1300 ePrinter Series - The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead

The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead

  1. From the front panel, turn the power off then on.
  2. Check the front-panel display message, if it shows the ready message, the printer is ready to print. If the problem remains continue with the next step.
  3. Remove the printhead, see Remove a printheadRemove a printhead.
  4. Clean the electrical connections on the backside of the printhead with a lint free cloth. You can carefully use a mild rubbing alcohol if moisture is needed to remove residue. Do not use water.
      caution:
    This is a delicate process and may damage the printhead. Do not touch the nozzles on the bottom side of the printhead, especially not with any alcohol.
    Figure : Cleaning the printhead electrical connections
  5. Reinsert the printhead, see Insert a printheadInsert a printhead.
  6. Check the front-panel display message. If the problem remains, try a new printhead.