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COuld using off brand ink cartridges instead of HP brand be causing my problems with "Printhead not detected" error message.  I have already tried the remedies from other users who are having the same issues. 

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Very unlikely, printhead error is known on that printer model using genuine inks too.




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any further ideas on how to remedy my problem? 

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Printhead replacement, but it will not be cheap, printheads are +200 US$




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