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‎07-26-2011 08:34 AM

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Hi guys,

 

I'll keep this brief because I know many have the same problem.

 

My C8180 is giving the dreaded Ink System Failure message.

 

Full error: "Ink system has failed.  Unable to print.  Refer to printer documentation.  Error: 0xc18a0001.  Turn power off, then on again"

 

If I do the hardware status reset via the secret menu, I'm able to print one print absolutely perfectly.


After that one print it automatically does a head clean thing (all the noises) and then wont print again (next print attempt gives the above errror).

 

If i reset again - I can print one time fine (either a full colour copy with lots of colours, a self test or a print alignment via the menu).

 

It's 2 years old so out of warranty, but I'm fuming that HP support tell me to throw it in the bin because the print head isn't replaceable!

 

I've tried replacing all the ink cartidges too.

 

PLEASE help!

 

Thanks

Matt

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