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my priter show error code 0042-0117 how to fix this problem in hp designjet T650

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This is a carriage jam error, meaning the printhead is not moving freely. Could be as simply as a bit of paper stuck in the printhead path that is stopping normal movement. Can also be caused by a dirty encoder strip that does not allow the system to track where the printhead is. A broken carriage belt or mal-functioning service station can also trip this error. Depending on the age and amount of use, debris is the most common cause or failure to secure the printhead properly after replacing it or an ink cartridge failed to lock in properly and has popped out.

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